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 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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).

  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.

    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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care 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).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0804, 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).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2024).

  16. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, 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).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, 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).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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