Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
10 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.
- 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.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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.
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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 13, 2025 survey of The Orchards at Big Rapids?
This was a inspection survey of The Orchards at Big Rapids on March 13, 2025. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at The Orchards at Big Rapids on March 13, 2025?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm 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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