Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 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.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F565 - The resident has a right to organize and participate in resident groups in the
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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.
F679 - Activities
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F697 - Pain Management
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 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.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0781GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
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.
F916 - Have a floor at or above grade level
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 9, 2026 survey of HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT?
This was a inspection survey of HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT on January 9, 2026. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT on January 9, 2026?
Yes, 17 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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