All citations for Hammond-Whiting Care 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 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 83 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
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 October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).
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 December 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).
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 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).

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.