Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
11 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.
F551 - In the case of a resident who has not been adjudged incompetent by the state
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
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.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0341GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 19, 2022 survey of ESSEX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE?
This was a inspection survey of ESSEX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on December 19, 2022. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ESSEX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on December 19, 2022?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights."
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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