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 19 of 19 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, 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).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, 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).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights 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 food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.