Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
32 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.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F554 - The right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team, as
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
F625 - Transfer and discharge-
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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.
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.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F727 - Except when waived under paragraph (f) or (g) of this section, the
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
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.
F835 - Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0001GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0271GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 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.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F919 - Resident Call System
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 12, 2024 survey of THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC?
This was a inspection survey of THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC on December 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 32 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC on December 12, 2024?
Yes, 32 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
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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