Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
5 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.
F564 - A facility must meet the following requirements:
Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 30, 2024 survey of BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON?
This was a inspection survey of BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON on May 30, 2024. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON on May 30, 2024?
Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges."
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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