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 80 citations

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
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 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
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, 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
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
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).

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.