Facility profile · CCN 395261
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
37 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202637
Total citations
37
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
37 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 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 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
| Sep 26, 2025 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Jun 12, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 12, 2025 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 21, 2025 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Aug 30, 2024 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard |
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