All citations for Complete Care at Meriden

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

February 17, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 61 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 October 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (September 10, 2024).

  2. 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 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).

  3. 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 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

  5. 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 November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

  6. 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 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

  7. 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 November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2021).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2021).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2021).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2021).

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2021).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

  21. 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 November 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2022).

  22. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

  25. 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 February 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 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.