All citations for Autumn Care of Portsmouth

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

February 27, 2026

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

  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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2022).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2022).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2019).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2022).

  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 April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2022).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2022).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2019).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2019).

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.