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 32 citations

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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 January 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 January 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

  11. 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 June 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

  12. 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 June 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

  13. 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 June 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

  15. 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.

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 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.