All citations for Ambler Extended 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

March 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).

  2. 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 March 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  4. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

  6. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

  9. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  10. 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 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

  11. 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 March 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

  15. 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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

  20. 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 March 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

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.