Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
10 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.
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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0521GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F922 - Establish procedures to ensure that water is available to essential areas
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 26, 2024 survey of The Cottages?
This was a inspection survey of The Cottages on September 26, 2024. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at The Cottages on September 26, 2024?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate ..."
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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