Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
21 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.
F558 - The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F568 - Accounting and Records
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
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.
F585 - Grievances
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F620 - Admissions policy
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
F627 - Transfer and discharge-
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F691 - Colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy 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.
F745 - The facility must provide medically-related social services to attain or
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F835 - Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F838 - Facility assessment
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F881 - Infection prevention and control program
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F887 - Infection control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 29, 2026 survey of GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE?
This was a inspection survey of GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE on January 29, 2026. The surveyor cited 21 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE on January 29, 2026?
Yes, 21 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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