Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
with no further assessments since the survey exit date of 1/2/25R3Review of Resident R3's EMR revealed admission to the facility on 9/28/23 and readmission on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnosis including rheumatoid arthritis. Resident R3's 12/2/25 BIMS score was 13/15 indicating they were cognitively intact.Review of Resident R3's assessments revealed no completed hot liquid assessment since admission or readmission to the facility.Review of the facility's Hot Liquid Safety in Long Term Care and Swing Beds. Effective 7/17/24 read in part.All residents should be assessed for their ability to handle and consume containers of hot food and beverage on admission, quarterly, annually, and when there is a significant change in the resident's status.
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Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska Memorial Health Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.