All citations for Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing 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

February 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

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

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0111, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2025).

  3. 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 February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  4. 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 February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

  5. 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 February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  9. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  11. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 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.