All citations for Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home

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 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

  1. 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 June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2020).

  4. 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 February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2020).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2020).

  6. 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 February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2020).

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

    Have properly spaced exits within rooms.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0261, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 29, 2020).

  10. 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 June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2024).

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

    Provide large enough exits.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0231, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0233, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0241, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2020).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2020).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2020).

  19. 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 February 27, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2020).

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.