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 44 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).
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 July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).
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 July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).
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 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0372, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0700, 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).
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 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0791, 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).
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 July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2026).
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).
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).

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.