All citations for Vasona Creek Healthcare 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

October 31, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

  2. 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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

  3. 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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

  4. 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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

  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 November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

  11. 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 November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2021).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2019).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2019).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2019).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2019).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2019).

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.