All citations for Houghton Rehabilitation & Nursing 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

May 2, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 36 citations

Harm to a resident
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0728, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0836, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2023).
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 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2023).
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 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2023).
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 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2020).
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 November 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 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.