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 31 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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.

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

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

  21. 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 March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

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

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services 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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.