Health Inspection
Inspection Summary
Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac
Citations
1
CMS Rating
2/5
Beds
26
Provider ID
355115
Healthcare Facility
Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac
Garrison, ND · View full profile →
GARRISON MEM HOSP NSG FAC in GARRISON, ND — inspection on February 27, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
FF658
During an interview on the afternoon of 02/25/25, an administrative staff member (#11) provided a Lifts and Stands Maintenance Record showing housekeeping cleans the lifts twice a month and stated, But staff clean them after each use.
During an interview on 02/27/25 at 12:00 p.m., an administrative nurse (#2) stated she expected staff to sanitize the lift between resident use.
45873
355115
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 GARRISON, ND, (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 GARRISON MEM HOSP NSG FAC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.