Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to provide a notice of Medicaid rights and obligations and provide residents with a description of the requirements and procedures for establishing eligibility for Medicaid for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed. The facility failed to assist Resident #1 with the Medicaid application and Resident #1 did not receive his needed services from PASRR. This failure could place residents at risk for decreased awareness of their rights and could contribute to a decline in physical, mental, psychosocial well-being and quality of life.Findings included: Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Attention-Deficit… …
F579
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Every F579 citation surveyors wrote nationally that year.
Distinct nursing homes with at least one F579 finding.
The harm level
How severely F579 is cited
0.0% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D931.0% | E310.3% | F517.2% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B26.9% | C1034.5% |
In the surveyor’s words
What an F579 citation says
One finding from each severity level, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observations and a staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to display (for residents and/or their responsible person) written information on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits and receiving refunds for previous payments covered by Medicare and Medicaid as required, in the building, where postings are available (First Floor).Findings include: During an observation on 7/30/26, at 10:30 a.m. on the First Floor had a bulletin board with required, posted information, that is conveniently located for residents and visitors. However, it failed to include information on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits and receiving refunds for previous payments covered by Medicare and Medicaid, and was confirmed by the Assistant Nursing Home Administrator. …
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