All citations for Waterville Center for Health and Rehab

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

August 28, 2025

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  6. 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 September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).

  9. 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 August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2025).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 28, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2025).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  13. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 29, 2024).

  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 September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 29, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  19. 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 September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 29, 2024).

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

    Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  21. 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 September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).

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.