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 23 of 23 citations

  1. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  2. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  3. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  6. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  7. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  8. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2025).

  9. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  11. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2025).

  12. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2025).

  13. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2025).

  16. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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 December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 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.