Cura Of Willmar
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0908
F 0908 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
had tested the doors at the facility on 8/26/25, but had not been out since. He said at that time the doors were functioning properly.During interview on 9/10/25, at 8:16 a.m., the former maintenance director said
he did not think the doors would unlock if a wander alert device was near and said he never tested for that.
The former maintenance director said the used a bracelet (transmitter) and checked the doors on Mondays to make sure they locked. He said the device checker never worked on the doors. The former maintenance director said he did not know who would be called if there were any technical issues with the wander alert system.During interview on 9/10/25 at 10:34 a.m., the RDO stated as far as he knew, the doors should not be able to unlock when pushed and held if the person was wearing a wander alert bracelet. The RDO said
he had reached out to a third party who was going to send a technician to look at the system.DoorGUARDIAN Installation Manual dated 12/6/2023, indicated the following recommended weekly testing: Patient Escort Feature Test- Enter the monitoring zone with a transmitter on your ankle. The red light will turn on and the door will quietly lock. Enter the primary reset code and the light will turn green, and
the door will unlock.Anti-tailgate Feature Test- With the door locked, apply pressure on the opening hardware of the door. The exit panel will begin to alarm, and the red light will remain on. The light will remain red and the audible alarm will sound. After 15 seconds the audible alarm will become a continuous tone and the door will release. Open the door and the audible alarm will change to a seagull sound. Close
the door and enter the resent code. The panel will stop alarming, and the door will re-lock.Remote Keypad test- repeat the steps above.Push Button Test- Pass through the door from the exit panel side using the reset code. Close the door. Depress the push button. No alarm condition will be activated.Advanced Security Mode Test- Bring a transmitter into the monitoring zone. The green light will turn red; the yellow light will blink. Now enter the reset code. The red light will flash green momentarily indicating a valid code was entered while a monitored resident was nearby. Next, try to gain access via the indoor/outdoor push button if one is installed. With a transmitter in range, the door will remain locked, and an audible alarm will sound. Only by entering the secondary reset code will access be granted in this situation.
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CURA OF WILLMAR in WILLMAR, 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 WILLMAR, 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 CURA OF WILLMAR or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.