Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
7 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.
F636 - Resident Assessment
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F573 - The resident has the right to access personal and medical records pertaining
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F697 - Pain Management
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F882 - Infection preventionist
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 11, 2024 survey of Avalon Healthcare Bellingham?
This was a inspection survey of Avalon Healthcare Bellingham on January 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 7 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Avalon Healthcare Bellingham on January 11, 2024?
Yes, 7 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
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
Concerned about a resident’s care?Find your local ombudsman through the Eldercare Locatoror file a complaint with your state survey agency.
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