Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
9 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.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F585 - Grievances
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0004GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0221GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
- 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 8, 2024 survey of THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on March 8, 2024. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on March 8, 2024?
Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
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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