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 27 citations

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 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
Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0224, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress 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
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, 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
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke 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
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke 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 a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke 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
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 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
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 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
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke 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
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke 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 properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 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.