Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
6 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.
F919 - Resident Call System
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0531GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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 December 7, 2022 survey of LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS?
This was a inspection survey of LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS on December 7, 2022. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS on December 7, 2022?
Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area."
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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