Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
14 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.
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.
F628 - Documentation
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0343GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0522GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an externally vented heating system.
- 0541GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
F922 - Establish procedures to ensure that water is available to essential areas
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 7, 2025 survey of UPTOWN CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of UPTOWN CARE CENTER on August 7, 2025. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at UPTOWN CARE CENTER on August 7, 2025?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."
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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