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 26 to 44 of 44 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  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 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 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. 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.