All citations for Adviniacare at Northbridge

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

December 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2024).

  3. 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 July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2024).

  5. 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 July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  9. 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 April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  10. 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 April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  11. 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 April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  12. 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 April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  23. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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.