All citations for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation 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

March 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

  3. 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 April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.