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.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
F637 - Within 14 days after the facility determines, or should have determined,
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0211GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0271GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0344GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0753GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 6, 2023 survey of MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU?
This was a inspection survey of MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU on December 6, 2023. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU on December 6, 2023?
Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
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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