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

Showing 1 to 25 of 72 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2025).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2025).

  9. 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 October 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2025).

  10. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

  14. 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 May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2025).

  15. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  16. 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).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

  19. 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 May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

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

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

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

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

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.