All citations for Alden Courts of Waterford

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

August 28, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

  1. 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 March 9, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2024).

  3. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2023).

  4. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (March 21, 2023).

  6. 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 August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

  10. 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 October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2023).

  15. 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 October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  18. 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 August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 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.