The Terrace At Crystal Llc
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0697
F 0697 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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reduce the pain without the need for medication or might lower the pain level so the resident would be less reliant on the narcotic pain medication.During an interview on 1/30/26 at 4:16 p.m., director of nursing (DON) stated non-pharmacological interventions should be offered prior to PRN medication administration and documented in a progress note. DON confirmed Resident R1 and Resident R3's medical records for January 2026 did not contain non-pharmacological interventions offered/refused prior to every PRN medication administration.The Pain Assessment and Management policy dated March 2020 indicated the pain management program was based on a facility-wide commitment to appropriate assessments and treatment of pain, based on professional standards of practice, the comprehensive care plan, and the resident's choices related to pain management. Non-pharmacological interventions may be appropriate alone or in conjunction with medications. Some non-pharmacological interventions include:a. Environmental adjusting
the room temperature, smoothing the linens, providing a pressure-reducing mattress, repositioning, etc.;b.
Physical - ice packs, cool or warm compresses, baths, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), massage, acupuncture, etc.;c. Exercise range of motion exercises to prevent muscle stiffness and contractures; andd. Cognitive or Behavioral - relaxation, music, diversions, activities, etc.
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The Terrace at Crystal LLC in CRYSTAL, MN 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 CRYSTAL, MN, (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 Terrace at Crystal LLC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.