All citations for Gower Convalescent Center, Inc

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 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 44 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 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 October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (November 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
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 October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (November 27, 2023).
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 October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 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.