Inspection visit
Health 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.
F577 - The resident has the right to-
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F622 - Transfer and discharge-
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
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.
F625 - Transfer and discharge-
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F640 - Automated data processing requirement-
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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.
F661 - Quality of life
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F758 - Medication Errors
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 30, 2023 survey of Brandon Woods of New Bedford?
This was a inspection survey of Brandon Woods of New Bedford on August 30, 2023. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Brandon Woods of New Bedford on August 30, 2023?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies."
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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