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F685 citations in South Carolina

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F685 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2024

South Carolina cites F685 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.57×

0.57 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of South Carolina citations0.16%

Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2024, this is the portion that was F685.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What South Carolina surveyors wrote

F685 findings written in South Carolina, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedApril 4, 2024

Based on observations, record reviews, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)122 received an audiology consult as needed per physician orders. Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled, Leadership Policies and Procedures- Medical Services- Vision and Hearing Services, revised 11/01/17, indicated that The facility will assist the resident, when necessary or requested, in locating and utilizing available resources for the provision of vision and/or hearing services the resident needs. This includes A. …

Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation

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Recent years

YearShare of South Carolina citationsvs expected
20230.24%0.89×
20240.16%0.57×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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