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.

Back to Preferred Care at Hamilton

Last standard health inspection on record

May 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 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 February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 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 February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 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 February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).
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 February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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.