All citations for Morton Bakar 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

September 18, 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.

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2019).
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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
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 July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
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 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
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 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
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 July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
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 July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2019).
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 May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 22, 2019).
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 May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2019).
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 May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2019).
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 May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).
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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

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.