All citations for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac

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

February 6, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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 February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
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 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
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 February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
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 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
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 February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
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 February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 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 February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
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 February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.