All citations for Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 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 voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2025).
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 March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 16, 2024).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.