All citations for CareOne at New Milford

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

March 6, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 52 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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 J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 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
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
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 January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
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 January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2023).
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 January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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.