Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
30 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.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0223GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0225GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0271GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0281GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 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.
- 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 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.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F638 - Quarterly Review Assessment
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F840 - Use of outside resources
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
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 12, 2025 survey of PONTIAC NURSING HOME?
This was a inspection survey of PONTIAC NURSING HOME on September 12, 2025. The surveyor cited 30 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at PONTIAC NURSING HOME on September 12, 2025?
Yes, 30 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address subsistence needs for staff and patients."
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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