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 27 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
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
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).
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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).
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).

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.