Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
7 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F697 - Pain Management
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 22, 2019 survey of NHC HEALTHCARE, MARYLAND HEIGHTS?
This was a inspection survey of NHC HEALTHCARE, MARYLAND HEIGHTS on April 22, 2019. The surveyor cited 7 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at NHC HEALTHCARE, MARYLAND HEIGHTS on April 22, 2019?
Yes, 7 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems."
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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Next steps
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