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Inspection

THE GUARDIAN CENTERCMS #22538210 citations on this visit
10 citations recorded

Citations

10 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.

  • 0558GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0658GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    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.

  • 0848GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F848 - Arbitrator/Venue Selection and Retention of Agreements

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0241GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

  • 0252GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

  • 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 23, 2024 survey of THE GUARDIAN CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of THE GUARDIAN CENTER on April 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE GUARDIAN CENTER on April 23, 2024?

Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."

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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