All citations for North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation 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

August 15, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 62 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  2. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  4. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  10. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  11. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2025).

  12. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  14. 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 August 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2024).

  16. 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 December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2024).

  17. 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 December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2024).

  18. 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 December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0252, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

  21. 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 December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2021).

  23. 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 July 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2021).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2021).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2021).

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.