All citations for Burlington Convalescent Hospital

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 14, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 53 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).
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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Maintain 15 months of resident assessments in the resident's active clinical record.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0639, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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 February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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 February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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 February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
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 July 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2026).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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.