All citations for Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation 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

February 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  2. 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 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  7. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  8. 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 November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  9. 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 November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  12. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 3, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.