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 25 of 43 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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

  8. 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 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

  10. 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 February 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2023).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 17, 2023).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2023).

  24. 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 February 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

  25. 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).

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.