All citations for Ocean Gardens 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 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).

  2. 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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2026).

  4. 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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2026).

  5. 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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2026).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  8. 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 September 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2023).

  10. 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 May 11, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2021).

  11. 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 May 11, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2021).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2021).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2021).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 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.