Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
15 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.
- 0132GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- 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.
- 0281GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0361GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F711 - Physician Visits
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 12, 2023 survey of HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on January 12, 2023. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER on January 12, 2023?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive constructio..."
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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