All citations for NHC Healthcare, Somerville

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

February 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2019).
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 February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2019).

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.