Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
12 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.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F644 - Coordination
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F698 - Dialysis
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F725 - Nursing Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F758 - Medication Errors
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F909 - Conduct Regular inspection of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 17, 2023 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN on August 17, 2023. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN on August 17, 2023?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."
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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