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.
- 0007GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0009GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0022GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- 0026GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F685 - Vision and hearing
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 27, 2024 survey of Knollwood Nursing Center?
This was a inspection survey of Knollwood Nursing Center on August 27, 2024. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Knollwood Nursing Center on August 27, 2024?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed."
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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