Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
16 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.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate 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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 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.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 30, 2024 survey of West Side House LTC Facility?
This was a inspection survey of West Side House LTC Facility on December 30, 2024. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at West Side House LTC Facility on December 30, 2024?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
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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Next steps
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