Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
8 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.
F561 - Self-determination
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F580 - Notification of Changes
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F679 - Activities
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F809 - Frequency of Meals
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 18, 2023 survey of SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF NORTHTOWNS, L L C?
This was a inspection survey of SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF NORTHTOWNS, L L C on September 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF NORTHTOWNS, L L C on September 18, 2023?
Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support o..."
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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