All citations for Altercare Newark South 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

June 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

  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 June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

  5. 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 May 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 5, 2023).

  7. 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 September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2026).

  9. 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 May 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 September 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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.