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 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  15. 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).

  16. 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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  17. 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 July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, 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).

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

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0694, 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).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

    Health citation F-0742, 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).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, 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).

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.