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 26 to 50 of 59 citations

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  20. 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 March 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. 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).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

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.