Complaint Investigation

United Living Community

June 26, 2024 · Brookings, SD · 405 First Ave

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 67

Provider ID 435079

Healthcare Facility

United Living Community

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Inspection Summary

UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY in BROOKINGS, SD — inspection on June 26, 2024.

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

FF610

Actual harm Few affected

Review of resident 1's electronic medical record revealed:

*He was admitted on [DATE].

*His medical diagnoses included: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side, vascular dementia, moderate, with agitation, major depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder.

435079

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 435079 B.

Wing 06/26/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

United Living Community 405 First Ave Brookings, SD 57006

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 BROOKINGS, SD, (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 UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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