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.
F559 - The right to share a room with his or her spouse when married residents live
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
F659 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F679 - Activities
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
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.
F809 - Frequency of Meals
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F881 - Infection prevention and control program
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F919 - Resident Call System
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0225GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 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.
- 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.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 10, 2023 survey of NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER on February 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 30 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER on February 10, 2023?
Yes, 30 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change ..."
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
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