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 15 of 15 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness 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 minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0700, 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).

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.