All citations for Ditmas Park 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

August 28, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

  3. 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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2022).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

  7. 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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

  9. 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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  11. 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 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (September 7, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (August 25, 2026).

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

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

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

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

  19. 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 August 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2022).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2022).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2022).

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

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0111, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

  24. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).

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.