All citations for Preferred Care at Hamilton

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

May 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 12 of 12 citations

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  12. 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 May 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.