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Complaint Investigation

Elm Crest Manor

Inspection Date: June 25, 2024
Total Violations 1
Facility ID 355110
Location NEW SALEM, ND
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F684

F-F684 is considered past noncompliance. The facility implemented corrective actions on 06/14/24 to ensure the deficient practice does not recur by:

* The facility completed an investigation with interviews of staff that determined the cause of the incident. Resident #1's morning snack on 06/14/24 consisted of a granola bar and beef jerky. Staff failed to follow the pureed diet order.

* The facility provided immediate staff education to the CNA and nurse present during the incident.

* The facility provided education to nursing staff through the communication book.

* The facility placed binders noting all resident diets in the resident's coffee/snack area and the nurses' station.

* On-going education with all staff will continue to occur.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 2 of 2 355110

📋 Inspection Summary

ELM CREST MANOR in NEW SALEM, ND inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 NEW SALEM, 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 ELM CREST MANOR or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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