All citations for Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc

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

February 6, 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.

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  2. 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 February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  4. 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 February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2021).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2021).

  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 April 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2021).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2021).

  13. 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 April 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2021).

  14. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2020).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2020).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0908, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2021).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2020).

  21. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2020).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2020).

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.