All citations for Putnam Center

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 6, 2025

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Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2022).
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 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2022).
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 September 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
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 February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2022).
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 February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
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 February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0624, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
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 February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2022).

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.