Circle Of Care

Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.

• Jun 12, 2025·health survey

  Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  Resident Rights

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Apr 9, 2025·health survey

  Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  Resident Rights

  Severity B

  Potential for minimal harm
• Apr 23, 2024·health survey

  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.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Aug 3, 2023·health survey

  Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• May 2, 2022·health survey

  Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Jul 3, 2019·health survey

  Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm