Buena Vista Care Center
Why this grade
Federal inspection star: 2
Federal staffing star: 3
Federal quality star: 4
-5: Minor deficiency, Apr 10, 2026 · -5: Minor deficiency, Jan 14, 2026 · -15: Actual-harm deficiency, Oct 20, 2025 · -5: Minor deficiency, Oct 3, 2025 · -5: Minor deficiency, Aug 20, 2025
Inspection history
Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.
- ·health survey
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and DietarySeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care PlanningSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care PlanningSeverity GActual harm - ·health survey
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
EnvironmentalSeverity EPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and CareSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care PlanningSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
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.
Resident RightsSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EnvironmentalSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm
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