Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 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.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0300GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0374GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0500GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0901GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
F919 - Resident Call System
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F922 - Establish procedures to ensure that water is available to essential areas
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 17, 2025 survey of Heritage Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Heritage Care Center on June 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Heritage Care Center on June 17, 2025?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arra..."
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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