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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F694 - Parenteral Fluids
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F697 - Pain Management
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 14, 2023 survey of VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION?
This was a inspection survey of VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION on July 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION on July 14, 2023?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems."
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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