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.

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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 September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, 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).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, 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).

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.