Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
24 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.
F585 - Grievances
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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.
F627 - Transfer and discharge-
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F697 - Pain Management
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F850 - Social worker
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
F865 - Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F867 - Program feedback, data systems and monitoring
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
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.
F919 - Resident Call System
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0041GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 6, 2026 survey of VISALIA POST ACUTE?
This was a inspection survey of VISALIA POST ACUTE on March 6, 2026. The surveyor cited 24 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at VISALIA POST ACUTE on March 6, 2026?
Yes, 24 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grie..."
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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