Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
19 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.
F577 - The resident has the right to-
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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.
F628 - Documentation
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F710 - Physician Services
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
F730 - Regular in-service education
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F842 - Resident-identifiable information
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F887 - Infection control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F947 - Training Requirements
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 11, 2025 survey of Lakewood A Continuing Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Lakewood A Continuing Care Center on December 11, 2025. The surveyor cited 19 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Lakewood A Continuing Care Center on December 11, 2025?
Yes, 19 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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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