Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
4 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.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F553 - The right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F568 - Accounting and Records
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 28, 2025 survey of Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers?
This was a inspection survey of Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers on August 28, 2025. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers on August 28, 2025?
Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
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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