Facility profile · CCN 555394
Buena Vista Care Center
45 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $68,250.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202645
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$68,250
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
45 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Oct 20, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint |
| Oct 3, 2025 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint |
| Oct 3, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 20, 2025 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint |
| May 2, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 20, 2025 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2025 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Jan 17, 2025 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 23, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 3, 2024 | F568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 26, 2023 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 2, 2023 | F926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 2, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 2, 2023 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Mar 3, 2022 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| Mar 8, 2019 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $68,250 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Fine | $68,250 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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