All citations for Bickford Health 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

January 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2026).
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 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2022).
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 April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).
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 April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2024).
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 April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2024).
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 December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2026).
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 January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2024).
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 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).
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 April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2024).
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 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2022).

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.