All citations for Vancrest of Hicksville

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

May 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

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

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

  4. 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 January 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

  6. 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 January 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

  10. 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 May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

  16. 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 January 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

  17. 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 January 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2024).

  18. 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 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

  20. 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 May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2021).

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.