All citations for Optima Care Castle Hill

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

March 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
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 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2025. Found during an infection control inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2023).

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.