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 51 to 75 of 89 citations

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

  25. 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 April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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.