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 24 of 24 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress 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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2025).

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.