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 15 of 15 citations

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 January 9, 2023. 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

    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 9, 2023. 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

    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, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

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

    Health citation F-0923, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2023. 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

    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, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.