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 20 of 20 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  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

    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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, 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).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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.