Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
29 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.
- 0007GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0024GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0111SeriousS&S Limmediate jeopardy
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0211SeriousS&S Limmediate jeopardy
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0251SeriousS&S Limmediate jeopardy
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the November 7, 2024 survey of SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on November 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 29 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at SANDPIPER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on November 7, 2024?
Yes, 29 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed."
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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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