All citations for Brunswick 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

May 6, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2024).

  3. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  6. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  8. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  9. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  10. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2022).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  22. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2022).

  24. 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 November 14, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

  25. 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 September 29, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 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.