Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
12 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.
F552 - Planning and Implementing Care
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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.
F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0032GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 10, 2026 survey of Othello Post Acute?
This was a inspection survey of Othello Post Acute on January 10, 2026. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Othello Post Acute on January 10, 2026?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
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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