All citations for Yonkers Gardens Center for Nursing 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

February 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2019).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2019).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0224, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
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 August 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2023).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 9, 2023).
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 May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2019).
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 May 22, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 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.