Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
21 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.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F565 - The resident has a right to organize and participate in resident groups in the
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F574 - The resident has the right to receive notices orally (meaning spoken) and in
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F636 - Resident Assessment
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F688 - Mobility
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F791 - Dental Services
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F835 - Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F865 - Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 18, 2023 survey of BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOME?
This was a inspection survey of BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOME on September 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 21 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOME on September 18, 2023?
Yes, 21 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
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
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