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.
- 0041GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0161GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0232GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0241GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
- 0252GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 18, 2024 survey of Thomas Upham House?
This was a inspection survey of Thomas Upham House on October 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Thomas Upham House on October 18, 2024?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Implement emergency and standby power systems."
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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