All citations for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC

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

June 17, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2025).
The home is disputing this citation.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2025).
The home is disputing this citation.
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).
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 January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2025).

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.