All citations for Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial 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

January 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0373, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 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.