All citations for Hamilton Respiratory and Nursing 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

April 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

  5. 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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (June 23, 2023).

  8. 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 May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

  9. 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 May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

  11. 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 November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

  12. 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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2026).

  13. 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 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

  15. 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 May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (June 23, 2023).

  16. 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 May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

  17. 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 May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

  18. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

  19. 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 November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

  20. 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 November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 26, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 17, 2019).

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.