F698 in Massachusetts. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Massachusetts cites F698 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.75×
1.75 times the share F698 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Massachusetts citations1.31%
Of every deficiency written in Massachusetts in 2025, this is the portion that was F698.
Massachusetts1.31%
National0.75%
Share of all citations that were F698.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Massachusetts surveyors wrote
F698 findings written in Massachusetts, 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.
G · Actual harm, isolatedAugust 16, 2022
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure transportation was arranged for hemodialysis (HD) treatments for one Resident (#174) resulting in two missed [CONDITION(S)] treatments and a subsequent hospitalization , in a total sample of 25 residents.
Findings include:
Resident #174 was admitted to the facility in July 2022, and readmitted to the facility in August 2022, with a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] .
Review of the admission progress note dated 7/29/22, indicated the Resident was starting HD treatments on a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 30, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services consistent with professional standards of practice for one Resident (#7), of one applicable resident receiving dialysis (process that filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when the kidneys are unable to work adequately) services, out of a total sample of 12 residents.Specifically, for Resident #7, the facility failed to accurately monitor the total daily fluid intake, placing him/her at risk for complications related to fluid overload.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled, Dialysis, undated, indicated:-The facility shall provide adequate management of Dialysis services to ensure that residents attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and… …
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