Inspection visit
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.
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.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0026GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0531GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
F914 - Be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for each
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 6, 2020 survey of ESSEX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE?
This was a inspection survey of ESSEX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on March 6, 2020. The surveyor cited 8 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ESSEX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on March 6, 2020?
Yes, 8 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."
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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