All citations for Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing 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

January 23, 2025

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

  3. 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 February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

  7. 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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

  8. 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 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  9. 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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).

  10. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0908, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  13. 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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

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

    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0791, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  15. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 10, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2026).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

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.