All citations for Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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

February 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

  1. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).

  2. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

  5. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

  15. 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 February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

  17. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

  20. 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 October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 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.