Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
17 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.
F553 - The right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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.
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.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
F583 - Privacy and Confidentiality
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F698 - Dialysis
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F802 - Staffing
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F808 - Therapeutic Diets
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 31, 2024 survey of MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER on January 31, 2024. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER on January 31, 2024?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care."
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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