Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
20 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.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F552 - Planning and Implementing Care
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0006GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 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.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0225GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F916 - Have a floor at or above grade level
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 19, 2025 survey of New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc?
This was a inspection survey of New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc on March 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 20 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc on March 19, 2025?
Yes, 20 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
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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