All citations for The Center at Blue Hills

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

November 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 36 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 26, 2026).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

  3. 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 November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

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

    Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0928, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

  5. 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 October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  10. 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 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  11. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).

  16. 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 July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

  20. 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 October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

  23. 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 July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

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

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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.