All citations for Saratoga Retirement Community Health 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

January 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 40 citations

  1. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2025).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  3. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  4. 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 October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2022).

  5. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2022).

  6. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2020).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2020).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2020).

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  10. 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 January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  11. 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 January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  22. 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 October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2022).

  24. 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 October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2022).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 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.