Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
14 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.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F699 - Trauma-informed care
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0281GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0223GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0374GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 14, 2023 survey of HOUSTON HOUSE?
This was a inspection survey of HOUSTON HOUSE on December 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at HOUSTON HOUSE on December 14, 2023?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
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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