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RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTERCMS #55553515 citations on this visit
15 citations recorded

Citations

15 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.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0745GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F745 - The facility must provide medically-related social services to attain or

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0347GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 11, 2024 survey of RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTER on July 11, 2024. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTER on July 11, 2024?

Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arra..."

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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