All citations for Saugus 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

April 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

  5. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

  6. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

  8. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  11. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  12. 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 June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.