All citations for Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale

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 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2022).

  2. 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 May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2022).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  4. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  6. 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 March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  9. 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 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  10. 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 June 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 10, 2022).

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

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

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

    Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0373, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2022).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 25, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 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.