Extended Care Hospital Of Westminster
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0552
F 0552 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
the use of the bed exit alarms. LVN 4 stated the facility had never obtained informed consents for the bed exit alarms. On 11/5/25 at 1130 hours, an interview and concurrent medical record review was conducted with the DON. The DON verified Residents 1, 2 and 3 had bed exit alarms in placed and had no informed consent from the resident or responsible party for the use of the bed exit alarms. The DON stated the facility had never obtained informed consent for the use of the bed exit alarms.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTMINSTER in WESTMINSTER, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WESTMINSTER, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTMINSTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.