Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
21 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.
- 0352GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0211GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 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.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F688 - Mobility
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
F947 - Training Requirements
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 16, 2021 survey of PIONEER HEALTH CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of PIONEER HEALTH CARE CENTER on September 16, 2021. The surveyor cited 21 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at PIONEER HEALTH CARE CENTER on September 16, 2021?
Yes, 21 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems."
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
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