All citations for Altercare Cambridge Inc.

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

January 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
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 January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
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 January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2026).

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.