All citations for Massena 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

August 15, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 67 citations

  1. 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 December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2024).

  2. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2024).

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

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

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2024).

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2024).

  5. 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 December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2024).

  6. 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 December 6, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2024).

  7. 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 November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2022).

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2022).

  9. 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 November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2022).

  10. 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 November 19, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2022).

  11. 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 May 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

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

    Health citation F-0840, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  20. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

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

    Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0224, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  22. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  23. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  24. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  25. 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 November 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 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.