Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
25 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.
- 0232GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0291GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 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.
- 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 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.
F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F628 - Documentation
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F868 - Quality assessment and assurance
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
- 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 14, 2025 survey of Iron River Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Iron River Care Center on August 14, 2025. The surveyor cited 25 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Iron River Care Center on August 14, 2025?
Yes, 25 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width."
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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