All citations for Hillside Heights Rehabilitation 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

January 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 51 citations

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  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 August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  5. 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 August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  6. 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 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

  7. 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 March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  9. 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 August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

  11. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

  17. 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 March 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2023).

  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 April 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2026).

  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 January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  21. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 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.