All citations for Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

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

November 13, 2024

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

  3. 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 November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2024).

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

  7. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 2024).

  8. 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 December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  12. 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 December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2020).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2020).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2020).

  18. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2020).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2020).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2024).

  24. 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 November 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  25. 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 June 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 26, 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.