Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
19 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.
- 0029GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0030GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0036GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0345GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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.
F580 - Notification of Changes
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F698 - Dialysis
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F847 - Entering Into Binding Arbitration Agreements
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F848 - Arbitrator/Venue Selection and Retention of Agreements
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
- 0004GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 3, 2024 survey of REGALCARE AT TAUNTON?
This was a inspection survey of REGALCARE AT TAUNTON on June 3, 2024. The surveyor cited 19 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at REGALCARE AT TAUNTON on June 3, 2024?
Yes, 19 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop a communication plan."
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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