Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
6 citations recorded*CMS
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.
F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0222GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0232GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 16, 2021 survey of ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on September 16, 2021. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on September 16, 2021?
Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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