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

June 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  3. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  4. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  10. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  11. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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.