All citations for Accura Healthcare of Newton East, LLC

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 18, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 65 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (June 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an externally vented heating system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.