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.
F687 - Foot care
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0753GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
F914 - Be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for each
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F585 - Grievances
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F809 - Frequency of Meals
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 4, 2024 survey of Riverside Nursing Centre?
This was a inspection survey of Riverside Nursing Centre on December 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 20 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Riverside Nursing Centre on December 4, 2024?
Yes, 20 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate foot care."
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
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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