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 26 to 50 of 81 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
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 March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2023).
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 March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).
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).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 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.