All citations for Chestnut Ridge Health & Rehabilitation

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

December 13, 2025

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  3. 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 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2023).

  4. 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 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  5. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  7. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  8. 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 August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  9. 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 August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0532, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2023).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2020).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2020).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 27, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2020).

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.