All citations for Kearny County Hospital Ltcu

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

October 24, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (December 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (January 18, 2023).
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 December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).
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 December 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (July 15, 2021).
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 May 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2021).
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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
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 October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
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 May 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2024).

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.