Safety Report: Focused Care At Linden
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (12) than in the cycle before (29).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | April 15, 2026; April 9, 2025; February 12, 2025 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | April 15, 2026; February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 3 | April 15, 2026; March 13, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | July 16, 2025; February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | February 12, 2025; October 30, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 3 | February 12, 2025; October 30, 2024; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F761) | 2 | April 15, 2026; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | April 15, 2026; February 12, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | April 15, 2026; January 10, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | February 12, 2025; October 30, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | February 12, 2025; March 13, 2024 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F644) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 2 | February 12, 2025; January 10, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | Fine | $17,796 |
| April 9, 2025 | Fine | $23,098 |
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $113,400 |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $179,069 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 6, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 24, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 15, 2026 — 9 citations (includes serious)
November 19, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 16, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 9, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 12, 2025 — 21 citations (includes serious)
October 30, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 13, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 10, 2024 — 18 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare