All citations for Guthrie Cortland Medical Center

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 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 17, 2024).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  4. 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 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  5. 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 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  7. 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 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  8. 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 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  14. 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 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 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.