Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
23 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.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F947 - Training Requirements
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0223GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0753GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 18, 2023 survey of The Orchards at Northwest?
This was a inspection survey of The Orchards at Northwest on October 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 23 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at The Orchards at Northwest on October 18, 2023?
Yes, 23 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds."
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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