All citations for Sarah S Brayton 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 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 69 citations

Harm to a resident
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 G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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 February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).
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 December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).
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 December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).
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 December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2026).
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 February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2026).
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 February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2026).
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
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).
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 December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).

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.