Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 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.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F552 - Planning and Implementing Care
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F685 - Vision and hearing
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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.
F700 - Bed Rails
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F842 - Resident-identifiable information
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
F605 - Respect and Dignity
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F628 - Documentation
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 22, 2025 survey of WESTMINSTER COMMONS?
This was a inspection survey of WESTMINSTER COMMONS on May 22, 2025. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at WESTMINSTER COMMONS on May 22, 2025?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
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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