All citations for Hudson Elms 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 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (March 13, 2020).

  2. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  3. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  4. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  5. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  8. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  9. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  10. 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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  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 January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2020).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (February 28, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.