All citations for Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

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

November 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 84 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

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

    Health citation F-0773, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 7, 2025).

  4. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2024).

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

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0659, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  11. 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 November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  12. 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 November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (July 9, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. 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 November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  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 May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2024).

  24. 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 May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2024).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

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

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 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.