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 12 of 12 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.