All citations for Gowanda 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

May 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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 J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2026).
The home is disputing this citation.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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 J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).
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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).
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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2021).
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 June 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

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.