All citations for Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric 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

January 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

  1. 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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  2. 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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  3. 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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2024).

  4. 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 May 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2024).

  6. 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 May 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2024).

  7. 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 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  13. 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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2024).

  17. 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 February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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.