All citations for The Pines at Medford

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

June 15, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 81 citations

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

    Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0843, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0922, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

  12. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

  16. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

  17. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

  18. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2025).

  19. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2025).

  20. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

  23. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

  25. 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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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.