All citations for River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth

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

August 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
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 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 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 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
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 February 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2022).
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 May 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2022).
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 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2022).
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 August 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 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.