Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center, Llc
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0553
F 0553 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
stated she attempted to set up the appointment but was unable to due to needing a new order. HIM stated
she sent an email to CC-A to request a new order be obtained for the nerve block injection. HIM confirmed
she had not received the new order for the nerve block for Resident R1.During interview on 8/28/25 at 12:30 p.m., regional nurse consultant (RNC) stated if a resident had a resident representative, they should have been updated and involved when a new order was obtained, or a consent was needed. RNC stated the provider should have been updated if the resident or family refused an order or referral. RNC stated a request for an appointment brought up during a care conference should have been addressed by the care team. The HIM and care coordinator should have worked together to get an order and set up the appointment. RNC confirmed an appointment request from 7/18 should have been addressed by 8/28. RNC stated it was important to have the resident and resident representative involved in planning of care for continuity of care and ensuring the resident's needs were met.Facility policy for care conferences requested and not provided.
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Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center, LLC in LITCHFIELD, 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 LITCHFIELD, 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 Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center, LLC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.