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 10 of 10 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 September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  2. 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 September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 5, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2025).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  7. 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 September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  9. 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 September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 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.