All citations for Meriden Health and Rehab

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

July 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 109 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

  9. 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 October 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2022).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2022).

  11. 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 July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

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

    Health citation F-0603, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2026).

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

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).

  15. 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 July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

  20. 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 January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  22. 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 January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2025).

  23. 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 January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2025).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2022).

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

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2022).

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.