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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
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Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F605 - Respect and Dignity
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F637 - Within 14 days after the facility determines, or should have determined,
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 January 7, 2026 survey of Sauer Health Care?
This was a inspection survey of Sauer Health Care on January 7, 2026. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Sauer Health Care on January 7, 2026?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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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