All citations for Caretel Inns of Linden

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

September 9, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 88 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).
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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 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 September 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0791, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 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.