Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
13 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.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
F698 - Dialysis
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services 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.
F791 - Dental Services
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F842 - Resident-identifiable information
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F919 - Resident Call System
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 7, 2023 survey of NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD?
This was a inspection survey of NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD on September 7, 2023. The surveyor cited 13 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD on September 7, 2023?
Yes, 13 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."
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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