All citations for Hillside Health 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

April 24, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 61 citations

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  2. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  3. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  5. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  6. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  7. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  8. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

  12. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  15. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  16. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

  17. 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 July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  21. 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 February 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2024).

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

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

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

    Health citation F-0620, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 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.