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 101 to 120 of 120 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

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

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

  13. 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).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 28, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2022).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

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.