7Risk Axes

National percentile · lower = less risk · staffing gap is context only (not in composite)

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SeverityElevated

81th national percentile — 10.0% high-severity citations

ChronicityModerate

46th national percentile — 4 repeat citations

Staffing integrityClean

None on file

Fire safetyMinor

2 citations

Weekend staffing dropElevated

93th national percentile — 23.7%

Contract staff shareElevated

74th national percentile — 6.5%

Clinical trendModerate

38th national percentile — 1/5 measures worsened

Staffing gapElevated

Reported 3.01 vs expected 3.62 · −0.61 hr/res/day

Recent Health Violations

Health inspection citations from official Medicare records

20 citations on file
F-0689
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provid…
Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey date: Dec 9, 2025 · Isolated — actual harm
F-0919
D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's ba…
Minimal Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey date: Dec 9, 2025 · Isolated — no actual harm with potential for more
F-0684
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s p…
Minimal Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey date: Nov 5, 2025 · Isolated — no actual harm with potential for more
F-0625
D
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long…
Minimal Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey date: Feb 6, 2025 · Isolated — no actual harm with potential for more

Recent Fire Safety Violations

Fire safety inspection citations from official Medicare records

2 citations on file
F-0029
F
Develop a communication plan
Potential Harm

Develop a communication plan.

Survey date: Dec 8, 2022 · Widespread — no actual harm with potential for more
F-0030
F
List the names and contact information of those in the facility
Potential Harm

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Survey date: Dec 8, 2022 · Widespread — no actual harm with potential for more

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Risk %ile
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Risk %ile
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Risk %ile
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