Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
16 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.
F570 - Assurance of financial security
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0026GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential 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 Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0341GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 7, 2021 survey of GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC?
This was a inspection survey of GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC on October 7, 2021. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC on October 7, 2021?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility."
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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