Alden Of Waterford
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0677
F 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
once a week. V2 stated that the facility offers showers twice a week. V2 added that the facility goal is that if
the shower is scheduled, the resident should receive their showers. Facility Policy and Procedure titled Bath, Tub or Shower (09/20) included:Policy:1. To provide cleanliness and comfort to the resident. 2.To assist the resident in bathing. 3. To prevent body odors. To stimulate circulation and provide a mild form of exercise. 5. To observe the resident's skin condition. Procedure: 6. Assist the resident into the tub or shower.7. Encourage the resident to do as much of his/her own care as possible; supervise and assist as necessary.
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ALDEN OF WATERFORD in AURORA, IL 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 AURORA, IL, (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 ALDEN OF WATERFORD or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.