All citations for Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse

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

January 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

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

    Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0001, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  2. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  3. 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 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  4. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  5. 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 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  7. 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 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  10. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

  11. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 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.