All citations for NYS Veterans Home in NYC

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

May 16, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2022).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

  4. 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2022).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 14, 2022).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 14, 2022).

  9. 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

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

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 14, 2022).

  11. 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 July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2019).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2022).

  17. 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 July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2019).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2019).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 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.