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 25 citations

  1. 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).

  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 October 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress 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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke 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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke 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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services 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 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 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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care 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).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care 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).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service 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).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services 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).

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.