All citations for Careone at Somerset Valley

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

April 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 31 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  4. 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 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  5. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2026).

  8. 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 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  10. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  11. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).

  13. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).

  14. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  16. 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 September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  17. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  19. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  21. 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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  23. 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 September 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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