All citations for Brewster Health 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

June 11, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

  4. 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 June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2025).

  5. 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 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2025).

  6. 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 June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2023).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  17. 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 October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  18. 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 October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  21. 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 October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  22. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2022).

  23. 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2022).

  24. 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2022).

  25. 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2022).

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.