All citations for Cambridge 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

June 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 39 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  3. 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 April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (May 10, 2024).

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

    A waiver was granted (May 29, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).

  8. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (February 3, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).

  13. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).

  14. 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 June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  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 April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  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 April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2024).

  19. 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 April 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2024).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

  21. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

  22. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2023).

  23. 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 December 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 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.