All citations for Putnam Ridge

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

October 25, 2023

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

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 July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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 July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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 July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).
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 October 25, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).
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 July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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 July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 24, 2018).

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.