All citations for Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation

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 20, 2026

Showing 26 to 41 of 41 citations

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

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

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

    Health citation F-0909, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  2. 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 February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  4. 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 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  5. 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 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  11. 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 February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0843, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0844, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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.