Public Record
Piedmont Health Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 91
- Avg. residents per day
- 83.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 5
- Inspections on file
- 2
- Last inspection
- 2018-02-15
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Citations
5 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Piedmont Health Care Center?
- Piedmont Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Piedmont, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015194.
- What is the CMS rating for Piedmont Health Care Center?
- Piedmont Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Piedmont Health Care Center have?
- Piedmont Health Care Center is certified for 91 beds. It serves an average of 83.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Piedmont Health Care Center have?
- Piedmont Health Care Center has 5 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Piedmont Health Care Center last inspected?
- Piedmont Health Care Center was last inspected on February 15, 2018. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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