All citations for Copley at Stoughton Nursing Care Center

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 3, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 42 citations

Harm to a resident
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 G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
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 December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
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 October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).
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 October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
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 October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).
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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).
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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).
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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).
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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an externally vented heating system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2023).
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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2023).
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 July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 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.