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 52 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (April 9, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
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 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
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 February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
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 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
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 February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
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 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
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 February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
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 February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).

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.