Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
12 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.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0006GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0927GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F919 - Resident Call System
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 26, 2025 survey of Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?
This was a inspection survey of Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care on March 26, 2025. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care on March 26, 2025?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."
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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