All citations for Stratford Healthcare 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

October 16, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 50 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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 March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2022).
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 May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2019).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2019).
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 May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2019).
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 May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2019).
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 May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2025).
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 December 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
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 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0839, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (February 10, 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.