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 18 of 18 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

    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 May 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2023).

  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 May 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2023).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 25, 2023).

  11. 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 May 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2023).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  13. 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 April 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2021).

  14. 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 April 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2021).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2021).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2021).

  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 April 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2021).

  18. 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).

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.