Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
29 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.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F744 - A resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia, receives the
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F802 - Staffing
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F805 - Food and drink
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F806 - Food and drink
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F813 - Food Safety Requirements
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F919 - Resident Call System
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F926 - Establish policies, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0347GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 8, 2023 survey of SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER on December 8, 2023. The surveyor cited 29 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER on December 8, 2023?
Yes, 29 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.
Data from CMS Care Compare public records. Dataset last refreshed . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.