Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
41 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.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 0223GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 0281GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0341GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0362GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F700 - Bed Rails
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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.
F907 - Space and Equipment
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
F914 - Be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for each
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F561 - Self-determination
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F573 - The resident has the right to access personal and medical records pertaining
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
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.
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.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F685 - Vision and hearing
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F698 - Dialysis
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F730 - Regular in-service education
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0100GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 23, 2025 survey of BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 23, 2025. The surveyor cited 41 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 23, 2025?
Yes, 41 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency."
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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