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 13 of 13 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  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 October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

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

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.