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Facility profile · CCN 075358

Bickford Health Care Center

63 federal citations on record , and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $64,623.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
63
Total citations
29
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$64,623
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights10 Care Planning10 Quality of Care9 Abuse & Neglect9 Nursing & Physician Services7

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6103 F6093 F6843 F6892 F5802

Citation history

63 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Nov 4, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Mar 14, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Aug 21, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Aug 21, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2024F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.EComplaint
Apr 29, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.EComplaint
Apr 29, 2024F625Notify 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.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Apr 29, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Apr 29, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Apr 29, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Apr 29, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard
Apr 29, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Apr 29, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard
Apr 29, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Apr 29, 2024F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard
May 22, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DComplaint
May 22, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Dec 28, 2021F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Dec 28, 2021F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Dec 28, 2021F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.CStandard
Dec 28, 2021F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.FStandard
Dec 28, 2021F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FStandard
Dec 28, 2021F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.FStandard
Dec 28, 2021F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Dec 28, 2021F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Dec 28, 2021F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EStandard
Nov 26, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Nov 26, 2019F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.CStandard
Nov 26, 2019F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Nov 26, 2019F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Nov 26, 2019F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
Nov 26, 2019F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Nov 26, 2019F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $64,623 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 71 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Mar 14, 2025Fine$55,632—
Dec 11, 2024Fine$8,991—
Apr 29, 2024Payment Denial—Jul 29, 2024 · 71 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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