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 26 to 50 of 54 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 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 February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
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 February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
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 February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2023).

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.