All citations for Nazareth Living Care 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

January 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 83 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
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 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
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 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 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.