Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
33 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.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F758 - Medication Errors
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F926 - Establish policies, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and
Have policies on smoking.
F604 - Respect and Dignity
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F882 - Infection preventionist
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0007GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0025GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0031GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 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.
- 0347GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 17, 2025 survey of Rock River Nursing & Rehab?
This was a inspection survey of Rock River Nursing & Rehab on April 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 33 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Rock River Nursing & Rehab on April 17, 2025?
Yes, 33 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
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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