Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
13 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.
F582 - The facility must—
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F644 - Coordination
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F836 - Licensure
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
F868 - Quality assessment and assurance
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 21, 2023 survey of THE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP?
This was a inspection survey of THE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP on August 21, 2023. The surveyor cited 13 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at THE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP on August 21, 2023?
Yes, 13 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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