All citations for Excelcare at Norwood

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

April 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).
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 April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2024).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
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 November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
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 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).
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 July 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.