Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
11 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.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
F554 - The right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team, as
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 4, 2025 survey of ELEVATE CARE ABINGTON?
This was a inspection survey of ELEVATE CARE ABINGTON on April 4, 2025. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ELEVATE CARE ABINGTON on April 4, 2025?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
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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