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 24 of 24 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, 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).
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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).
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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).
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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0352, 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).
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 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

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.