Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
9 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.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F637 - Within 14 days after the facility determines, or should have determined,
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
- 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 2, 2024 survey of SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER on May 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER on May 2, 2024?
Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before tran..."
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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