ElderGrade

Inspection citations at Avantara Norton

75 citations on record, 19 of which inspectors scored at actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Each one is the state surveyor's own finding, not our summary.

Reading the scope & severity code

A–C

No harm, minimal potential

D–F

No harm, potential for harm

G–I

Actual harm to a resident

J–L

Immediate jeopardy

The letter also encodes how many residents were affected — isolated, a pattern, or widespread. Full explainer.

Citations by survey year

Year Citations Involving harm or jeopardy
2026 18 8
2025 19 2
2024 15 5
2023 23 4
D March 31, 2026 Tag F0880 Corrected May 2026

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 31, 2026 Tag F0812 Corrected May 2026

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 31, 2026 Tag F0740 Complaint investigation Corrected Dec 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 31, 2026 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 31, 2026 Tag F0578 Corrected May 2026

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 31, 2026 Tag F0550 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 31, 2026 Tag F0688 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 31, 2026 Tag F0655 Corrected May 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 31, 2026 Tag F0641 Corrected May 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 31, 2026 Tag F0561 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G March 31, 2026 Tag F0760 Corrected May 2026

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

G March 31, 2026 Tag F0697 Corrected May 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Actual harm to a resident

G March 31, 2026 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

G March 31, 2026 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

G March 31, 2026 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

G February 4, 2026 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

G February 4, 2026 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

G February 4, 2026 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Jan 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

D December 30, 2025 Tag F0804 Complaint investigation

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D December 30, 2025 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E November 14, 2025 Tag F0880 Complaint investigation Corrected Dec 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 10, 2025 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected Jun 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 10, 2025 Tag F0658 Complaint investigation Corrected Aug 2025

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D July 10, 2025 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G July 10, 2025 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

D April 10, 2025 Tag F0624 Complaint investigation

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 10, 2025 Tag F0602 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2025

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 10, 2025 Tag F0658 Complaint investigation

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 5, 2025 Tag F0658 Corrected Apr 2025

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 5, 2025 Tag F0656 Corrected Apr 2025

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 5, 2025 Tag F0880 Corrected Apr 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 5, 2025 Tag F0837 Corrected Apr 2025

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 5, 2025 Tag F0835 Corrected Apr 2025

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 5, 2025 Tag F0812 Corrected Apr 2025

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 5, 2025 Tag F0695 Corrected Apr 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E March 5, 2025 Tag F0582 Corrected Apr 2025

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

H March 5, 2025 Tag F0675 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Actual harm to a resident

D December 27, 2024 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Feb 2025

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D November 14, 2024 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected Dec 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 29, 2024 Tag F0657 Complaint investigation Corrected Nov 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Citations are published by CMS from state survey agency findings. A citation describes what an inspector observed on a specific date; homes are required to submit a correction plan, and many findings are resolved long before you read them. Ask the administrator what happened and what changed.