All citations for Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility, the

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 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  6. 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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  7. 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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  8. 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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  9. 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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  12. 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 May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

  13. 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 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 25, 2026).

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.