The Laurels Of Coldwater
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0604
F 0604 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
front of her and covered her with a blanket. LPN H reported Resident R1 fell asleep after approximately 15 minutes and then was put back in bed. LPN H reported Resident R1 was in bed all night after this until about 5:00 AM when it was discovered she fell in the doorway of her room. In an interview on 8/28/25 at 1:04 PM, Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A reported Resident R1 their investigation showed Resident R1 was restrained to the wheelchair with a bedsheet on 8/19/25 at approximately 3:00 AM. During the onsite survey, past noncompliance (PNC) was cited after the facility implemented actions to correct the noncompliance which included: Resident R1 placed on one
on one for observation, investigation, review of the Abuse Prohibition Policy, staff education on the Abuse Prohibition Policy with the focus on identifying a physical restraint and reporting, and audits pf staff knowledge of abuse policy, restraints, and reporting. The facility was able to demonstrate monitoring of the corrective action and maintained compliance.
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The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater, MI 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 Coldwater, MI, (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 The Laurels of Coldwater or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.