All citations for Alta Gardens Care Center

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 15 of 15 citations

  1. 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 February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  2. 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, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

  3. 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 February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  4. 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, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  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 February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  6. 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 February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 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.