Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
4 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0379GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
F660 - Quality of life
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 10, 2023 survey of Palmer Healthcare Center?
This was a inspection survey of Palmer Healthcare Center on August 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Palmer Healthcare Center on August 10, 2023?
Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler 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.
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Next steps
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