All citations for Van Rensselaer Manor

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

April 1, 2026

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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 April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

  2. 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 April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

  4. 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 April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

  7. 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 April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

  9. 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 April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  20. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for 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 B.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2026).

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.