Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
14 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.
- 0020GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0026GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0311GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
F640 - Automated data processing requirement-
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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.
F881 - Infection prevention and control program
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0007GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 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.
- 0372GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0541GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 19, 2025 survey of Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?
This was a inspection survey of Brandon Woods of Dartmouth on February 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth on February 19, 2025?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Establish policies and procedures including evacuation."
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
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