All citations for Autumn Care Of Suffolk

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

September 18, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2021).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 2, 2021).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

  4. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 2, 2021).

  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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 2, 2021).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2021).

  7. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (December 2, 2021).

  8. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

  9. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2019).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2019).

  12. 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 July 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2019).

  13. 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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

  14. 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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

  17. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2021).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0751, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2021).

  20. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2019).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2019).

  22. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2021).

  23. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2021).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2021).

  25. 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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2021).

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.