Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
28 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.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F759 - Medication Errors
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
F800 - Food and nutrition services
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F801 - Staffing
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F810 - Assistive devices
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0225GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0331GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential 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 Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0541GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0751GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
F916 - Have a floor at or above grade level
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0343GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the September 27, 2022 survey of CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION?
This was a inspection survey of CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION on September 27, 2022. The surveyor cited 28 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION on September 27, 2022?
Yes, 28 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
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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