All citations for Harvard Gardens Rehabilitation & 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

March 3, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 36 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

  2. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

  7. 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 March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

  9. 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 March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

  10. 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 March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2026).

  11. 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 March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2026).

  13. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

  15. 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 April 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

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

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

  22. 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 March 3, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

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

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 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.