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.
F605 - Respect and Dignity
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F679 - Activities
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F693 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F849 - Hospice services
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0015GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0020GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0271GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0300GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F919 - Resident Call System
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 20, 2025 survey of ALPINE BREEZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS?
This was a inspection survey of ALPINE BREEZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS on August 20, 2025. The surveyor cited 23 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ALPINE BREEZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS on August 20, 2025?
Yes, 23 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to fun..."
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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