Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS):(CMS Number CMS-P-0015A)

Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) (CMS-P-0015A)

Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS):(CMS Number CMS-P-0015A)

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2024 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

(00) NO
(01) YES
(02) DISPLAYED GROUP HOME NAME IS CORRECT
(03) DISPLAYED GROUP HOME NAME IS NOT
CORRECT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FQ1A - PLACNAME
(01) FQ2 - FADDROK
(02) FQ2 - FADDROK
(03) FQ1A - PLACNAME
(-8) FQCLOSE7 - NOTRESP
(-9) FQCLOSE7 - NOTRESP

FACILITY QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION SPECIFICATIONS
CRITERIA
SAMPLE TYPE=ALL
SEASON=ALL
PLACEMENT
Start of Facility Interview
BOX FQ1

routing

GO TO FQ1 - FNAMEOK.

FNAMEOK

FQ1

code one

IF SP IS IN AN ADULT/GROUP HOME OR SIMILAR RESIDENCE AT ANOTHER LOCATION, CODE "2" OR "3"
WITHOUT ASKING.
Before we begin, I need to verify that our information is correct. Is (PRELOAD FACILITY) the exact name of the
place where (SP) (is/was) physically located [on or around (PREVIOUS INTERVIEW DATE)/on or around
(ADMISSION DATE REPORTED BY A PREVIOUS SOURCE)?

PLACNAME

FQ1A

text

(01) [Continuous answer.]
What is the exact name of the place where (SP) (is/was) physically located [on or around (PREVIOUS INTERVIEW
(-8) Don't Know
DATE)/on or around (ADMISSION DATE REPORTED BY A PREVIOUS SOURCE)]?
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ2 - FADDROK
(-8) FQ2 - FADDROK
(-9) FQ2 - FADDROK

FADDROK

FQ2

yes/no

Next, I would like to verify the address of the place where (SP) (is/was) physically located [on or around
(PREVIOUS INTERVIEW DATE)/on or around (ADMISSION DATE REPORTED BY A PREVIOUS SOURCE)].

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FQ2A - ADDRESS
(01) FQ3 - FADMNOK
(-8) FQ3 - FADMNOK
(-9) FQ3 - FADMNOK

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ2A - ADDRCITY
(-8) FQ2A - ADDRCITY
(-9) FQ2A - ADDRCITY

I have it listed as [READ ADDRESS BELOW]. Is this correct?

ADDRESS

FQ2A

address

What is the correct address of the place where (SP) (is/was) physically located [on or around (PREVIOUS
INTERVIEW DATE)/on or around (ADMISSION DATE REPORTED BY A PREVIOUS SOURCE)]?
PRESS F1 FOR STATE ABBREVIATIONS.
ADDRESS

ADDRCITY

FQ2A

address

CITY

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ2A - ADDRSTAT
(-8) FQ2A - ADDRSTAT
(-9) FQ2A - ADDRSTAT

ADDRSTAT

FQ2A

address

STATE

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ2A - ADDRZIP
(-8) FQ2A - ADDRZIP
(-9) FQ2A - ADDRZIP

ADDRZIP

FQ2A

address

ZIP

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ3 - FADMNOK
(-8) FQ3 - FADMNOK
(-9) FQ3 - FADMNOK

(00) NO
(01) YES
(02) RESPONDENT CONSIDERED ADMINISTRATOR
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FQ3A - FACRNAM1
(01) FQ4 - MADDROK
(02) FQ4 - MADDROK
(-8) FQ4 - MADDROK
(-9) FQ4 - MADDROK

FADMNOK

FQ3

code one

(CODE "2" WITHOUT ASKING.)
[Is (ADMINISTRATOR'S NAME)/Are you] (still) the current administrator of (FACILITY)?

FACRNAM1

FQ3A

roster

What is the current administrator's name?
SELECT A RESPONSE BELOW OR ADD TO THE PERSON ROSTER.

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FQ4 - MADDROK

MADDROK

FQ4

yes/no

Next, I would like to verify your office address. I have it listed as [READ ADDRESS LISTED BELOW]. Is this
correct?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-9) Refused

(00) FQ4A - MAILADD1
(01) FQ5 - FPHONOK
(-9) FQ5 - FPHONOK

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2024 MCBS Facility Instrument

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

Question Type

FQ4A

FQ4A

text

Question Text/Description
What is the correct address for your office?
PRESS F1 FOR STATE ABBREVIATIONS.
ADDRESS

Code List

Routing

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ4A - MAILCIT1
(-8) FQ4A - MAILCIT1
(-9) FQ4A - MAILCIT1

MAILCIT1

MAILADD1

text

CITY

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ4A - MAILSTA1
(-8) FQ4A - MAILSTA1
(-9) FQ4A - MAILSTA1

MAILSTA1

FQ4A

text

STATE

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ4A - MAILZIP1
(-8) FQ4A - MAILZIP1
(-9) FQ4A - MAILZIP1

MAILZIP1

FQ4A

text

ZIP

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ5 - FPHONOK
(-8) FQ5 - FPHONOK
(-9) FQ5 - FPHONOK

FPHONOK

FQ5

yes/no

(VERIFY PHONE NUMBER IS FOR FQ RESPONDENT. DO NOT READ ALOUD.)
Is (FACILITY AREA CODE AND PHONE NUMBER) the correct phone number for (FACILITY)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FQ5A - ADDRAREA
(01) BOX FQ7
(-8) BOX FQ7
(-9) BOX FQ7

ADDRAREA

FQ5A

Numeric

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ5A - ADDREXCH
(-8) FQ5A - ADDREXCH
(-9) FQ5A - ADDREXCH

ADDREXCH

FQ5A

Numeric

EXCHANGE

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FQ5A - ADDRLOCL
(-8) FQ5A - ADDRLOCL
(-9) FQ5A - ADDRLOCL

ADDRLOCL

FQ5A

Numeric

LOCAL

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FQ7
(-8) BOX FQ7
(-9) BOX FQ7

BOX FQ7

routing

IF BASELINE FQ, GO TO FAINTRO1 - FAINT1TC.
IF FALL ROUND OR ANNUAL FQ, GO TO FB0PRE - ANSWERFB.
ELSE GO TO FC1PRE - FC1PRECT.

FAINTRO1

code one

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FA1

FAINT1TC

What is the phone number?
AREACODE

Now I have a few questions about the structure of (FACILITY) and its certification and licensing to confirm that it is
eligible for this study.
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

BOX FA1

routing

IF ADULT/GROUP HOME, GO TO FA5A - EFOWNDES.
ELSE GO TO FA1 - PLACTYP1.

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2024 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

(01) FA1A - FACHOME
(04) FA1A - FACHOME
(06) FA2 - HOSPKIND
(07) FA1A - FACHOME
(08) FA1A - FACHOME
(09) FA1A - FACHOME
(10) FA1A - FACHOME
(11) FA1A - FACHOME
(12) FA1A - FACHOME
(13) FACLOSE5 - LVNORES
(15) FA1A - FACHOME
(16) FA1A - FACHOME
(17) FA1A - FACHOME
(91) FA1 - PLACTPO1
(-9) FA1A - FACHOME

PLACTYP1

FA1

code one

(01) FREE STANDING NURSING HOME
(04) NURSING HOME UNIT WITHIN A CCRC OR
RETIREMENT CENTER
(06) HOSPITAL
(07) HOSPITAL-BASED SNF UNIT
(08) ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
SHOW CARD FA2
(09) BOARD AND CARE HOME
(10) DOMICILIARY CARE HOME
What type of place is (FACILITY)?
(11) PERSONAL CARE HOME
(12) REST HOME/RETIREMENT HOME
PRESS F1 FOR PLACE DEFINITIONS.
(13) HOME OFFICE OR MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR A
CHAIN OR GROUP OF OFF-SITE NURSING
IF RESPONDENT REPORTS CCRC OR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, PROBE FOR TYPE OF PLACE FOR UNIT FACILITIES
WHERE SP RESIDES. DO NOT ENTER "OTHER".
(15) MENTAL HEALTH CENTER/PSYCHIATRIC
SETTING
(16) INSTITUTION FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY
DISABLED/DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
(17) REHABILITATION FACILITY
(91) OTHER
(-9) Refused

PLACTPO1

FA1

verbatim

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FA1A - FACHOME

FACHOME

FA1A

code one

IF ALREADY KNOWN, CODE WITHOUT ASKING:
Do you prefer that I call (FACILITY) a home or a facility?

(01) PREFERS HOME
(02) PREFERS FACILITY
(03) NO PREFERENECE

(01) BOX FA1A
(02) BOX FA1A
(03) BOX FA1A

BOX FA1A

routing

IF PLACTYP1 = 4/NursingHomeUnitCCRC or 7/HospitalBasedSNF, GO TO FA4 - PLACTYP2.
IF FA1-PLACTYP1 = 1/FreeStandingNursingHome, GO TO FA5A - EFOWNDES.
ELSE GO TO FA3 - FACLPART.

(01) ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL
(02) PRIVATE PYSCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
(03) STATE OR COUNTY HOSPITAL FOR THE
MENTALLY ILL
(04) VA HOSPITAL, VA MEDICAL CENTER
(05) STATE HOSPITAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(06) CHRONIC DISEASE, REHABILITATION,
GERIATRIC, OR OTHER LONG-TERM CARE
HOSPITAL
(91) OTHER

(01) FA2A - LCNDBEDS
(02) FA2A - LCNDBEDS
(03) FA2A - LCNDBEDS
(04) FA2A - LCNDBEDS
(05) FA2A - LCNDBEDS
(06) FA2A - LCNDBEDS
(91) FA2 - HOSPKIOS

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FA2A - LCNDBEDS

Does (FACILITY) have any beds that are either certified or licensed as a nursing facility or certified or licensed as
an ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FA2A
(01) FA3 - FACLPART
(-8) BOX FA2A
(-9) BOX FA2A

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA5A - EFOWNDES
(01) FA4 - PLACTYP2
(-8) BOX FA6
(-9) BOX FA6

HOSPKIND

FA2

code one

HOSPKIOS

FA2

verbatim

LCNDBEDS

FA2A

yes/no

SHOW CARD FA3
You mentioned that (FACILITY) is a hospital. Please look at this card and tell me what kind of hospital it is.

PRESS F1 FOR SUGGESTED PROBES.

FACLPART

BOX FA2A

routing

FA3

Yes/No

IF FA2 - HOSPKIND = 1/AcuteCareHospital, GO TO FACLOSE2 - LEAVINEL.
ELSE GO TO FA3 - FACLPART.

Is (FACILITY) part of a larger facility or campus?
PRESS F1 FOR DEFINITION, EXAMPLES OF "LARGER" PLACES.

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2024 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

PLACTYP2

MR Screen Name

FA4

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

code one

Question Text/Description

SHOW CARD FA1
What type of place is (FACILITY) part of?
PRESS F1 FOR HOSPITAL DEFINITIONS.

Code List

Routing

(03) CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
(CCRC)
(05) RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
(06) HOSPITAL
(08) ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
(09) BOARD AND CARE HOME
(10) DOMICILIARY CARE HOME
(11) PERSONAL CARE HOME
(12) REST HOME/RETIREMENT HOME
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(03) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(05) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(06) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(08) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(09) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(10) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(11) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(12) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(91) FA4 - PLACTPO2
(-8) FA5 - LGPLCNAM
(-9) FA5 - LGPLCNAM

PLACTPO2

FA4

verbatim

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FA5 - LGPLCNAM

LGPLCNAM

FA5

text

What is the name of the (CATEGORY SELECTED IN FA4 - PLACTYP2/place)?

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FA5A - EFOWNDES

(01) FOR PROFIT (INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, OR
CORPORATION)
(02) PRIVATE NONPROFIT (RELIGIOUS GROUP,
NONPROFIT CORPORATION, ETC)
(03) CITY/COUNTY GOVERNMENT
(04) STATE GOVERNMENT
(05) VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION
(06) OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY
(91) OTHER

(01) BOX FA6
(02) BOX FA6
(03) BOX FA6
(04) BOX FA6
(05) BOX FA6
(06) BOX FA6
(91) FA5A - EFOWNDOS

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX FA6

SHOW CARD FA4

EFOWNDES

FA5A

code one

EFOWNDOS

FA5A

verbatim

OTHER (SPECIFY)

BOX FA6

routing

GO TO BOX FA6A.

BOX FA6A

routing

IF FACILTIY IS ELIGIBLE, GO TO FA10 - ANSRELIG.
ELSE GO TO FACLOSE2 - LEAVINEL.

ANSRELIG

FA10

yes/no

Would you be able to answer some questions about the certification status and services offered at (FACILITY)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA11 - FACRNAM2
(01) BOX FA7A
(-8) FA11 - FACRNAM2
(-9) FA11 - FACRNAM2

FACRNAM2

FA11

roster

What is the name of the most knowledgeable person to answer questions about (FACILITY)?
SELECT A RESPONSE BELOW OR ADD TO THE PERSON ROSTER.

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) CLOSING6 - FINOTRES

BOX FA7A

routing

IF PLACTYP1= 1/Free Standing Nursing Home, 4/NursingHomeUnitCCRC, 7/HospitalBasedSNF, or
17/Rehabilitation Facility, GO TO CCNINTRO.
ELSE GO TO FA12A - TOTLBEDA.

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00)FA12A - TOTLBEDA
(01) CASPER_LU-CCN
(-8) FA12A - TOTLBEDA
(-9) FA12A - TOTLBEDA

Which one of the categories on this card best describes the ownership of (FACILITY)?

Does [FACILITY) have a CMS Certification Number, also referred to as a Medicare/Medicaid Provider Number, or
Medicare Identification Number? The CMS Certification Number is a unique six-digit number assigned to any
facility certified to participate in Medicare and/or Medicaid.
CCNINTRO

FA11A

yes/no

[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number is not the same as the National Provider Identifier (NPI), which is a
unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers.]
[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number also used to be called the OSCAR Provider Number.]

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2024 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

(01) (value selected from lookup)
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(NF) NOT FOUND

(01) BOX FA7C
(-8) BOX FA7C
(-9) BOX FA7C
(NF) BOX FA7C

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FA8
(-8) BOX FA8
(-9) BOX FA8

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA14 - CARECRT1
(01) FA14 - CARECRT1
(-8) FA14 - CARECRT1
(-9) FA14 - CARECRT1

Please tell me the CMS Certification Number. It would be helpful if I could look at a document with the CMS
Certification Number on it, such as an MDS form or other document. These materials will ensure that I record the
number accurately.
[IF NEEDED: If you don't know the CMS Certification Number I can look up the number using your Facility name
and address.]

CCN

CASPER_LUA

lookup

[IF REFERENCING THE MDS : The CMS Certification Number can be found in section A0100 B. of the MDS
form.]
START TYPING OR DOUBLE CLICK IN THE "CASPER_LU" BOX TO LAUNCH THE LOOKUP.
IF THE FACILITY RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE CCN, PROBE TO CONFIRM THAT THE FACILITY IS
CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE AND/OR MEDICAID. AFTER YOU HAVE CONFIRMED THIS, YOU CAN SEARCH
THE LOOKUP USING A DIFFERENT IDENTIFIER, SUCH AS THE FACILITY’S NAME AND/ OR ADDRESS.
ACCORDING TO THE ADDRESS OF THIS FACILITY, THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE CMS CERTIFICATION
NUMBER SHOULD BE [STATE PREFIX FILL].

SEARCH FOR THE FACILITY'S CCN BY TYPING THE CCN IN THE SEARCH BOX.WHEN YOU FIND THE
CORRECT CCN, HIGHLIGHT THE ROW AND PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON.
lookup

IF THE FACILITY RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE CCN, SEARCHTHE LOOKUP USING A DIFFERENT
IDENTIFIER, SUCH AS THE FACILITY'S NAME OR ADDRESS.
IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE FACILITY'S CCN, PRESS THE "NOT FOUND" BUTTON.
IF YOU NEED TO EXIT THE LOOKUP, PRESS THE "CLOSE" BUTTON.

BOX FA7C

routing

IF CCN IN ('NF', MISSING, DK, RF), GO TO FA12A - TOTLBEDA.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA8.

How many beds does (FACILITY) have that provide long-term care?

TOTLBEDA

FA12A

Numeric

[PROBE: Do not count "independent living" beds or those that don't provide 24-hour a day assistance or
supervision with daily living activities.]
IF THIS FACILITY CONTAINS BEDS THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS ICF/IID (INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES), THEN COUNT ICF/IID BEDS IN THE TOTAL.
PRESS F1 FOR LONG-TERM CARE DEFINITION..

BOX FA8

routing

IF FA12A - TOTLBEDA < 3 AND FA12A - TOTLBEDA <> DK,RF, GO TO FACLOSE2 - LEAVINEL.
ELSE IF PLAC.PLACTYPE = 1/Free Standing Nursing Home, 4/NursingHomeorNHUnit, 7/HospitalBasedSNF, OR
17/RehabilitationFacility, GO TO FA13 - CAIDCRT1.
ELSE IF PLAC.PLACTYPE = 16/InstitutionForMentallyRetarded OR FA2 - HOSPKIND =
3/StateCountyHospitalForMentallyIll OR 5/StateHospitalForIndividualsWithIntellectualDisabilities OR
6/ChronicDiseaseLongTermHospital, GO TO FA15 - CAIDICF.
ELSE GO TO FA18 - HDEPTPCH.

Does (FACILITY) have any beds certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as Nursing
Facility (NF) beds?
CAIDCRT1

FA13

yes/no

[READ IF NECESSARY: We are concerned only with the place where (SP) is physically located.]
IF R MENTIONS:
ICF/IID (INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES), SAY
THAT YOU WILL ASK ABOUT THOSE IN A MOMENT.

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FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

CARECRT1

FA14

yes/no

Does (FACILITY) have any beds certified by Medicare as SNF beds?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA15 - CAIDICF
(01) FA15 - CAIDICF
(-8) FA15 - CAIDICF
(-9) FA15 - CAIDICF

CAIDICF

FA15

yes/no

Does (FACILITY) have any beds certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as ICF/IID
(Intermediate Facilities For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities) beds?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA16 - HDEPTLIC
(01) FA16 - HDEPTLIC
(-8) FA16 - HDEPTLIC
(-9) FA16 - HDEPTLIC

(00) NO, NOT LICENSED
(01) YES, LICENSED BY STATE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
(02) YES, LICENSED BY SOME OTHER AGENCY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA18 - HDEPTPCH
(01) FA18 - HDEPTPCH
(02) FA16 - HDEPTLOS
(-8) FA18 - HDEPTPCH
(-9) FA18 - HDEPTPCH

HDEPTLIC

FA16

code one

Does (FACILITY) have any beds that are [not certified by (Medicaid and Medicare/Medicare/Medicaid) but are]
licensed as nursing home beds by the (STATE) State Health Department or by some other State or Federal
Agency?

HDEPTLOS

FA16

verbatim

OTHER AGENCY (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FA18 - HDEPTPCH

(00) NO, NOT LICENSED
(01) YES, LICENSED BY STATE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
(02) YES, LICENSED BY SOME OTHER AGENCY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FA9
(01) BOX FA9
(02) FA18 - HDEPTPOS
(-8) BOX FA9
(-9) BOX FA9

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX FA9

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA19 - SUPRMEDI
(01) FA19 - SUPRMEDI
(-8) FA19 - SUPRMEDI
(-9) FA19 - SUPRMEDI

HDEPTPCH

FA18

code one

Does (FACILITY) have any beds licensed as personal care, board and care, assisted living, or domiciliary care
beds by the (STATE) State Health Department or by some other state or local government agency?

HDEPTPOS

FA18

verbatim

OTHER AGENCY (SPECIFY)

BOX FA9

routing

IF CCN IN ('NF', MISSING, DK, RF), GO TO FA19 - NORMCARE.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA13.

NORMCARE

FA19

list

SUPRMEDI

FA19

list

b. supervision over medications?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA19 - HELPBATH
(01) FA19 - HELPBATH
(-8) FA19 - HELPBATH
(-9) FA19 - HELPBATH

HELPBATH

FA19

list

c. help with bathing?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA19 - HELPDRES
(01) FA19 - HELPDRES
(-8) FA19 - HELPDRES
(-9) FA19 - HELPDRES

HELPDRES

FA19

list

d. help with dressing?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA19 - HELPEAT
(01) FA19 - HELPEAT
(-8) FA19 - HELPEAT
(-9) FA19 - HELPEAT

HELPEAT

FA19

list

e. help with eating?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FA13
(01) BOX FA13
(-8) BOX FA13
(-9) BOX FA13

BOX FA13

routing

IF FA13 - CAIDCRT1, FA14 - CARECRT1, OR FA15 - CAIDICF = 1/Yes, GO TO FA20 - CARESUP.
ELSE GO TO FA19A - RNLPNSUP.

In addition to room and board, does (FACILITY) routinely provide…
a. nursing or medical care?

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FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

RNLPNSUP

FA19A

yes/no

Does (FACILITY) provide 24-hour a day, on-site supervision by an RN or LPN 7 days a week?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FA16A
(01) BOX FA16A
(-8) BOX FA16A
(-9) BOX FA16A

CARESUP

FA20

yes/no

Does (FACILITY) provide 24-hour a day, on-site supervision by a caregiver 7 days a week

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FA16A
(01) BOX FA16A
(-8) BOX FA16A
(-9) BOX FA16A

BOX FA16A

routing

GO TO BOX FA16.

BOX FA16

routing

IF FQ.ELIGSTAT = 1/FacilityEligible and CCN IN ('NF', MISSING, DK, OR RF), GO TO FA22 - ANSRFACQ.
IF FQ.ELIGSTAT = 1/FacilityEligible and (CCN=NON-MISSING AND CCN NOT EQUAL TO 'NF'), GO TO FA35 MIDNTRES.
ELSE IF FQ.ELIGSTAT = 2/FacilityIneligible, GO TO FACLOSE2 - LEAVINEL.
ELSE GO TO FA11 - FACRNAM2.

ANSRFACQ

FA22

yes/no

The next questions are about the number of nursing beds and residents by payer type and staffing. Can you
answer these questions about (FACILITY)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FA23 - FACRNAM3
(01) BOX FA17
(-8) BOX FA17
(-9) FA23 - FACRNAM3

FACRNAM3

FA23

roster

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) CLOSING6 - FINOTRES

BOX FA17

routing

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FA18

Who would be the best person to answer questions about (FACILITY)?
SELECT A RESPONSE BELOW OR ADD TO THE PERSON ROSTER.
IF FA12A - TOTLBEDA <> DK OR RF, GO TO FA24PRE - FA24PRCT.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA18.
From information I collected earlier, I understand that (FACILITY) has a total of (NUMBER OF BEDS IN FACILITY)
beds.

FA24PRCT

FA24PRE

code one

[IF NECESSARY: We are concerned only with the place where (SP) is physically located.]
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

BOX FA18

routing

IF FACILITY CERTIFIED BY BOTH MEDICAID AND MEDICARE, GO TO FA26 - MANDMBED.
ELSE IF FACILITY IS CERTIFIED BY MEDICAID, GO TO FA27 - MCAIDBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA20.

MANDMBED

FA26

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR
MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as Nursing Facility beds and by Medicare as Skilled Nursing Facility beds. How many
beds are dually certified (that is, certified by both)?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FA27 - MCAIDBED
(-8) FA27 - MCAIDBED
(-9) FA27 - MCAIDBED

MCAIDBED

FA27

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR
MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as Nursing Facility beds. How many beds are certified under [(PREFERRED NAME(S)
FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] (only)?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FA20
(-8) BOX FA20
(-9) BOX FA20

BOX FA20

routing

IF FA14 - CARECRT1 = 1/Yes, GO TO FA28 - MCAREBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA21.

FA28

Numeric

(01) [Continuous answer.]
I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by Medicare as Skilled Nursing Facility beds. How
(-8) Don't Know
many beds are certified under Medicare (only)?
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FA21
(-8) BOX FA21
(-9) BOX FA21

BOX FA21

routing

IF FA16 - HDEPTLIC = 1/YesStateHealthDept OR 2/YesOtherAgency, GO TO FA29 - MNORMBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA22.

MCAREBED

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FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

Question Type

Question Text/Description

MNORMBED

FA29

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are licensed as nursing facility beds but not certified by
(01) [Continuous answer.]
[(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] or Medicare. How many beds are licensed but not certified (-8) Don't Know
as nursing home beds (only)?
(-9) Refused

BOX FA22

routing

IF FA15 - CAIDICF = 1/Yes, GO TO FA30 - ICFMRBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA23.

FA30

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR
MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) beds.
How many beds are certified as ICF/IID beds (only)?

BOX FA23

ICFMRBED

OTLTCBED

Code List

Routing

(01) BOX FA22
(-8) BOX FA22
(-9) BOX FA22

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FA23
(-8) BOX FA23
(-9) BOX FA23

routing

IF FA18 - HDEPTPCH = 1/YesStateHealthDept OR 2/YesOtherAgency, GO TO FA31 - OTLTCBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FA24.

FA31

Numeric

I recorded earlier that (FACILITY) contains beds that are licensed as personal care, board and care, assisted
(01) [Continuous answer.]
living, domiciliary care, or other type of long-term care beds. How many beds are licensed as one of these types of (-8) Don't Know
long-term care (only)?
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FA24
(-8) BOX FA24
(-9) BOX FA24

BOX FA24

routing

IF CANNOT CALCULATE NUMBER OF REMAINING BEDS, GO TO FA35 - MIDNTRES.
ELSE, GO TO FA32 - NHBEDCOR.
So, there are a total of (TOTAL # LTC BEDS) LTC beds in the (facility/home).
[REVIEW NUMBER OF BEDS BY TYPE.]

NHBEDCOR

FA32

yes/no

(00) No
That leaves (NUMBER OF BEDS LEFT) long-term care beds that are neither certified or licensed as nursing home (01) Yes
or other long-term care beds.

(00) FA32VB - NHBEDEX
(01) FA35 - MIDNTRES

Is that correct?

NHBEDEX

FA32VB

verbatim

PLEASE ENTER A BRIEF EXPLANATION:

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FA35 - MIDNTRES

MIDNTRES

FA35

Numeric

How many residents were in (FACILITY) altogether at midnight last night?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FR1PRE - FR1PRECT
(-8) FR1PRE - FR1PRECT
(-9) FR1PRE - FR1PRECT

ANSWERFB

FB0PRE

yes/no

Would you be able to answer some questions about the certification status and services offered at (FACILITY)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(01) FB1PRE - FB1PRECT
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

FB1PRECT

FB1PRE

code one

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FA36

I would like to review with you some information that I collected about (FACILITY) the last time I was here.
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

IF BPRELOADPLAC.PLACTYP1= 1/Free Standing Nursing Home, 4/NursingHomeUnitCCRC,
7/HospitalBasedSNF, or 17/Rehabilitation Facility AND PRELOADED CMS CERTIFICATION NUMBER
(BPRELOADFQ.CCN) IS NON-MISSING AND NOT IN ( DK, RF, "NF") GO TO FB11A - CCNCNFRM.
BOX FA36

routing

IF BPRELOADPLAC.PLACTYP1= 1/Free Standing Nursing Home, 4/NursingHomeUnitCCRC,
7/HospitalBasedSNF, or 17/Rehabilitation Facility AND PRELOADED CMS CERTIFICATION NUMBER
(BPRELOADFQ.CCN) IN ("NF", MISSING, DK, RF), GO TO FB11B - CCNINTRO.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB1.

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Variable Name

MR Screen Name

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

You previously told me that (FACILITY)'s CMS Certification Number is [(BPRELOADFQ.CCN]. Is that still your
CMS Certification Number?
CCNCNFRM

CCNINTRO

FB11A

FB11B

yes/no

yes/no

(00) NO
[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number is also referred to as a Medicare/Medicaid Provider Number,
(01) YES
Medicare Identification Number, or Provider Number. The CMS Certification Number is a unique six-digit number (-8) Don't Know
assigned to any facility certified to participate in Medicaire and/or Medicaid.The CMS Certification Number is not
(-9) Refused
the same as the National Provider Identifier (NPI), which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health
care providers.]

Does [FACILITY) have a CMS Certification Number, also referred to as a Medicare/Medicaid Provider Number, or
Medicare Identification Number? The CMS Certification Number is a unique six-digit number assigned to any
(00) NO
facility certified to participate in Medicare and/or Medicaid.
(01) YES
[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number is not the same as the National Provider Identifier (NPI), which is a
(-8) Don't Know
unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers.]
(-9) Refused

Routing

(00) FB11B - CCNINTRO
(01) BOX FB1
(-8) FB11B - CCNINTRO
(-9) FB11B - CCNINTRO

(00) BOX FB1
(01) CASPER_LU-CCN
(-8) BOX FB1
(-9) BOX FB1

[IF NEEDED: The CMS Certification Number also used to be called the OSCAR Provider Number.]

Please tell me the CMS Certification Number. It would be helpful if I could look at a document with the CMS
Certification Number on it, such as an MDS form or other document. These materials will ensure that I record the
number accurately.
[IF NEEDED: If you don't know the CMS Certification Number I can look up the number using your Facility name
and address.]

CCN

CASPER_LUB

lookup

[IF REFERENCING THE MDS : The CMS Certification Number can be found in section A0100 B. of the MDS
form.]
START TYPING OR DOUBLE CLICK IN THE "CASPER_LU" BOX TO LAUNCH THE LOOKUP.

(01) (value selected from lookup)
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(NF) NOT FOUND

(01) BOX FB1
(-8) BOX FB1
(-9) BOX FB1
(NF) BOX FB1

IF THE FACILITY RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE CCN, PROBE TO CONFIRM THAT THE FACILITY IS
CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE AND/OR MEDICAID. AFTER YOU HAVE CONFIRMED THIS, YOU CAN SEARCH
THE LOOKUP USING A DIFFERENT IDENTIFIER, SUCH AS THE FACILITY’S NAME AND/ OR ADDRESS.
ACCORDING TO THE ADDRESS OF THIS FACILITY, THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE CMS CERTIFICATION
NUMBER SHOULD BE [STATE PREFIX FILL].

SEARCH FOR THE FACILITY'S CCN BY TYPING THE CCN IN THE SEARCH BOX.WHEN YOU FIND THE
CORRECT CCN, HIGHLIGHT THE ROW AND PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON.
lookup

IF THE FACILITY RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE CCN, SEARCH THE LOOKUP USING A DIFFERENT
IDENTIFIER, SUCH AS THE FACILITY'S NAME OR ADDRESS.
IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE FACILITY'S CCN, PRESS THE "NOT FOUND" BUTTON.
IF YOU NEED TO EXIT THE LOOKUP, PRESS THE "CLOSE" BUTTON.

BOX FB1

routing

IF PreloadFQ.CAIDCERT = EMTPY, GO TO BOX FB3.
ELSE GO TO FB2 - CAIDCERT.

CAIDCERT

FB2

yes/no

Is (FACILITY) (still) certified by Medicaid as a Nursing Facility (NF)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB5 - CARECERT
(01) FB5 - CARECERT
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

CARECERT

FB5

yes/no

Is (FACILITY) (still) certified by Medicare as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FB3
(01) BOX FB3
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

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Variable Name

FMRCERT

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

MR Screen Name

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

BOX FB3

routing

IF PreloadFQ.FMRCERT <> EMPTY, GO TO FB9 - FMRCERT.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB4.

FB9

yes/no

Is (FACILITY) (still) certified by Medicaid as an Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual
Disabilities (ICF/IID)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FB4
(01) BOX FB4
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

BOX FB4

routing

IF PreloadFQ.HDLICEN <> EMPTY, GO TO FB11 - HDLICEN.
ELSE GO TO FB14 - PCHLICEN.

(00) FB14 - PCHLICEN
(01) FB14 - PCHLICEN
(02) FB11 - HDLICOS
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

HDLICEN

FB11

code one

(00) NO, NOT LICENSED
(01) YES, LICENSED BY STATE HEALTH
Does (FACILITY) (still have/have any) beds that are [not certified by (Medicaid and Medicare/Medicare/Medicaid)
DEPARTMENT
but are] licensed as nursing (facility/home) beds by the (STATE) State Health Department or by some other State
(02) YES, LICENSED BY SOME OTHER AGENCY
or Federal agency?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HDLICOS

FB11

verbatim

OTHER AGENCY (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FB14 - PCHLICEN

(00) NO, NOT LICENSED
(01) YES, LICENSED BY STATE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
(02) YES, LICENSED BY SOME OTHER AGENCY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FB4A
(01) BOX FB4A
(02) FB14 - PCHLICOS
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX FB4A

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB15 - MEDISUPR
(01) FB15 - MEDISUPR
(-8) FB15 - MEDISUPR
(-9) FB15 - MEDISUPR

PCHLICEN

FB14

code one

Is (FACILITY) (still) licensed as a personal care home, board and care home, assisted living facility, domiciliary
care home or rest home by the (STATE) State Health Department or by some other state or local government
agency?

PCHLICOS

FB14

verbatim

OTHER AGENCY (SPECIFY)

BOX FB4A

routing

IF CCN= MISSING, DK, RF, NF GO TO FB15 - NURSCARE
ELSE GO TO BOX FB5.

NURSCARE

FB15

List

MEDISUPR

FB15

List

b. supervision over medications?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB15 - BATHHELP
(01) FB15 - BATHHELP
(-8) FB15 - BATHHELP
(-9) FB15 - BATHHELP

BATHHELP

FB15

List

c. help with bathing?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB15 - DRESHELP
(01) FB15 - DRESHELP
(-8) FB15 - DRESHELP
(-9) FB15 - DRESHELP

DRESHELP

FB15

List

d. help with dressing?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB15 - EATHELP
(01) FB15 - EATHELP
(-8) FB15 - EATHELP
(-9) FB15 - EATHELP

In addition to room and board, does (FACILITY) routinely provide…
a. nursing or medical care?

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FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

EATHELP

FB15

List

e. help with eating?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FB5AA
(01) BOX FB5AA
(-8) BOX FB5AA
(-9) BOX FB5AA

BOX FB5AA

routing

IF ANY ITEM IN FB15 = DK OR RF, GO TO FB19 - FACRNAM4.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB5.

BOX FB5

routing

IF FB2-CAIDCERT = 1/Yes OR FB5-CARECERT = 1/Yes OR FB9-FMRCERT = 1/Yes, GO TO FB16 - CGIVSUP.
ELSE GO TO FB15A - NURSSUP.

NURSSUP

FB15A

yes/no

Does (FACILITY) provide 24-hour a day, on-site supervision by an RN or LPN 7 days a week?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FB8
(01) BOX FB8
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

CGIVSUP

FB16

yes/no

Does (FACILITY) provide 24-hour a day, on-site supervision by a caregiver 7 days a week?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) BOX FB8
(01) BOX FB8
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

BOX FB8

routing

IF FB2-CAIDCERT = 1/Yes OR FB5-CARECERT = 1/Yes OR FB9-FMRCERT = 1/Yes OR FB11-HDLICEN =
1/YesStateHealthAgency OR 2/YesOtherAgency OR FB14-PCHLICEN = 1/YesStateHealthAgency OR
2/YesOtherAgency OR FQ.PROVHELP = 1/Indicated OR FB15A-NURSSUP = 1/Yes OR FB16-CGIVSUP = 1/Yes
OR CCN= NON-MISSING, GO TO BOX FB9.
ELSE GO TO FBCLOSE2 - LEVINEL2.

BOX FB9

routing

IF PreloadFQ.TOTELBED = DK, RF AND CCN in ('NF', MISSING, DK, RF), GO TO FB18 - TOTELBED.
ELSE IF CCN IN ('NF', MISSING, DK, RF) AND PreloadFQ.TOTELBED<>DK and PreloadFQ.TOTELBED<>REF,
GO TO FB17 - SAMEBEDS.
ELSE GO TO FB27-MIDNTCNT.

FB17

Yes/No

I have recorded that (FACILITY) has [PREVIOUS TOTAL # LTC BEDS] beds that provide long-term care. Is this
still the number of beds providing long-term care in (FACILITY)?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(00) FB18 - TOTELBED
(01) BOX FB11
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB11
(-8) FB19 - FACRNAM4
(-9) FB19 - FACRNAM4

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) CLOSING6B - FINOTRSB

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB12
(-8) BOX FB12
(-9) BOX FB12

SAMEBEDS

How many beds does (FACILITY) have that provide long-term care?

TOTELBED

FB18

Numeric

[PROBE: Do not count "independent living" beds or those that don't provide 24-hour a day assistance or
supervision with daily living activities.]
IF THIS FACILITY CONTAINS BEDS THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS ICF/IID (INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES), THEN COUNT ICF/IID BEDS IN THE TOTAL.
PRESS F1 FOR LONG-TERM CARE DEFINITION.

FACRNAM4

CANDCBED

FB19

Roster

Who would be the best person to answer these questions about (FACILITY)?
SELECT A RESPONSE BELOW OR ADD TO THE PERSON ROSTER.

BOX FB11

routing

IF FQ.ELIGSTAT = 2/FacilityIneligible, GO TO FBCLOSE2 - LEVINEL2.
ELSE IF FB2-CAIDCERT = 1/Yes AND FB5-CARECERT = 1/Yes, GO TO FB20 - CANDCBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB12.

FB20

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR
MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as Nursing Facility beds and by Medicare as Skilled Nursing Facility beds. How many
beds are dually certified (that is, certified by both)?

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Variable Name

CAIDBEDS

CAREBEDS

HDLICBED

FMRBEDS

PCHBED

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

MR Screen Name

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

BOX FB12

routing

IF FB2-CAIDCERT = 1/Yes, GO TO FB21 - CAIDBEDS.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB13.

FB21

Numeric

[I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR
MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as Nursing Facility beds.] How many beds are certified under [(PREFERRED NAME(S)
FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] (only)?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB13
(-8) BOX FB13
(-9) BOX FB13

BOX FB13

routing

IF FB5-CARECERT = 1/Yes, GO TO FB22 - CAREBEDS.
ELSE, GO TO BOX FB14.

FB22

Numeric

[I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by Medicare as Skilled Nursing Facility beds.]
How many beds are certified under Medicare (only)?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB14
(-8) BOX FB14
(-9) BOX FB14

BOX FB14

routing

IF FB11-HDLICEN = 1/YesStateHealthAgency or 2/YesOtherAgency, GO TO FB23 - HDLICBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB15.

FB23

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are licensed as nursing facility beds but not certified by
(01) [Continuous answer.]
[(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] or Medicare. How many beds are licensed but not certified (-8) Don't Know
as nursing home beds (only)?
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB15
(-8) BOX FB15
(-9) BOX FB15

BOX FB15

routing

IF FB9-FMRCERT = 1/Yes, GO TO FB24 - FMRBEDS.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB16.

FB24

Numeric

I have recorded that (FACILITY) contains beds that are certified by [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR
MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] as ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) beds.
How many beds are certified as ICF/IID beds (only)?

BOX FB16

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB16
(-8) BOX FB16
(-9) BOX FB16

routing

IF FB14-PCLICEN = 1/YesStatHealthDept OR 2/YesOtherAgency, GO TO FB25 - PCHBED.
ELSE GO TO BOX FB17.

FB25

Numeric

I recorded earlier that (FACILITY) contains beds that are licensed as personal care, board and care, assisted
(01) [Continuous answer.]
living, domiciliary care, or other type of long-term care beds. How many beds are licensed as one of these types of (-8) Don't Know
long-term care (only)?
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX FB17
(-8) BOX FB17
(-9) BOX FB17

BOX FB17

routing

IF CANNOT CALCULATE NUMBER OF REMAINING BEDS, GO TO FB27 - MIDNTCNT.
ELSE GO TO FB26 - FBBEDCOR.

So, there are a total of (TOTAL # LTC BEDS) LTC beds in the (facility/home).
FBBEDCOR

FB26

yes/no

[REVIEW NUMBER OF BEDS BY TYPE.]

(00) NO
(01) YES

(00) FB26VB - FBBEDEX
(01) FB27 - MIDNTCNT

Is that correct?

FBBEDEX

FB26VB

verbatim

PLEASE ENTER A BRIEF EXPLANATION:

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FB27 - MIDNTCNT

MIDNTCNT

FB27

Numeric

How many residents were in (FACILITY) altogether at midnight last
night?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FR1PRE - FR1PRECT
(-8) FR1PRE - FR1PRECT
(-9) FR1PRE - FR1PRECT

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Variable Name

FR1PRECT

MR Screen Name

FR1PRE

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

No Entry

Question Text/Description

Code List

Next, I'd like to get some information on the basic rates residents in (FACILITY) are charged. Most facilities have
one or more set rates they charge their residents for room and board and basic services. Usually this rate includes
basic nursing services and sometimes it includes medical services as well. I'm interested in the basic rates
charged by (FACILITY) for [(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID], Medicare, and private
pay/[(PREFERRED NAME(S) FOR MEDICAID)/MEDICAID] and private pay/Medicare and private pay/private pay)
(01) Continue
residents.

Routing

(01) FR2 - RATEPRB

[IF NECESSARY: We are concerned only with the place where (SP) is physically located.]
PRESS "1" TO CONTINUE.

RATEPRB

FR2

yes/no

Do you have more than one basic rate?

(00) NO
(01) YES
(-8) Don't Know

(00) FR5 - SINGRATE
(01) FR3-HIGHRATE
(-8) FR5 - SINGRATE

HIGHRATE

FR3

Quantity Unit

What is the highest rate you bill for residents' basic care?
ENTER A WHOLE DOLLAR AMOUNT FOLLOWED BY A DECIMAL AND CENTS ".00" TO ".99".

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FR3 - HIGHPER
(-8) FR4-LOWRATE
(-9) BOX FR2

HIGHPER

FR3

code one

HIGH RATE UNIT

(01) DAY
(02) WEEK
(03) MONTH
(91) OTHER

(01) FR4 - LOWRATE
(02) FR4 - LOWRATE
(03) FR4 - LOWRATE
(91) FR3 - HIGHPROS

HIGHPROS

FR3

verbatim

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) FR4 - LOWRATE

LOWRATE

FR4

Quantity Unit

HIGHEST RATE: [INPUT AT FR3-HIGHRATE]
HIGHEST RATE UNIT: [INPUT AT FR3-HIGHPER]
What is the lowest rate you bill for residents' basic care?
ENTER A WHOLE DOLLAR AMOUNT FOLLOWED BY A DECIMAL AND CENTS ".00" TO ".99".

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FR4 - LOWPER
(-8) BOX FR2
(-9) BOX FR2

LOWPER

FR4

code one

HIGHEST RATE: [INPUT AT FR3-HIGHRATE]
HIGHEST RATE UNIT: [INPUT AT FR3-HIGHPER]
LOW RATE UNIT

(01) DAY
(02) WEEK
(03) MONTH
(91) OTHER

(01) BOX FR2
(02) BOX FR2
(03) BOX FR2
(91) FR4 - LOWPEROS

LOPEROS

FR4

verbatim

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX FR2

SINGRATE

FR5

Quantity Unit

What is the rate you bill for residents' basic care?
ENTER A WHOLE DOLLAR AMOUNT FOLLOWED BY A DECIMAL AND CENTS ".00" TO ".99".

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) FR5 - SINGPER
(-8) BOX FR2
(-9) BOX FR2

SINGPER

FR5

code one

SINGLE RATE UNIT

(01) DAY
(02) WEEK
(03) MONTH
(91) OTHER

(01) BOX FR2
(02) BOX FR2
(03) BOX FR2
(91) FR5 - SINGPEROS

SINGPEROS

FR5

verbatim

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX FR2

BOX FR2

routing

GO TO CLOSING1 - RETURNAV.

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2024 MCBS Facility Instrument

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

FQ-Facility Questionnaire

Question Type

Question Text/Description

Code List

Routing

Thank you. Those are all the facility-level questions I have for you at the moment. Next we will move on to
questions about (SP). Someone from my office may call you to verify some of the data I have collected. We
appreciate your help on this important study.
RETURNAV

CLOSING1

code one

THE FACILITY-LEVEL VERIFICATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION STATUS QUESTIONS FOR THIS CASE ARE (01) Continue
COMPLETE FOR THIS ROUND. FACILITY-LEVEL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FACILITY’S COVID-19 PANDEMIC
EXPERIENCES MAY BE ASKED IN A LATER SECTION.

(01) BOX FACEND

PRESS "1" TO RETURN TO FACILITY NAVIGATION SCREEN.

LEAVINEL

FACLOSE2

code one

LEVINEL2

FBCLOSE2

code one

LVNORES

FACLOSE5

code one

FINOTRES

CLOSING6

code one

YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE FQ BECAUSE THE FACILITY IS INELIGIBLE.
IF THIS IS NOT RIGHT, BACK UP TO MAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS. OTHERWISE, ENTER 1.

YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE FQ BECAUSE THE FACILITY IS INELIGIBLE.

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FACEND

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FACEND

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FACEND

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FACEND

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FACEND

(01) Continue

(01) BOX FACEND

YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE FQ BECAUSE THIS IS A "HOME OFFICE" WITH NO RESIDENTS.
IF THIS IS NOT RIGHT, BACK UP TO MAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS. OTHERWISE, COLLECT
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FACILITY WHERE SP IS LOCATED.

Thank you. Those are all the questions I have for you at the moment. Right now, I need to make arrangements to
speak to (NAMED RESPONDENT).
PRESS "1" TO RETURN TO FACILITY NAVIGATION SCREEN.

FINOTRSB

CLOSING6B

code one

Thank you. Those are all the questions I have for you at the moment. Right now, I need to make arrangements to
speak to (NAMED RESPONDENT).
PRESS "1" TO RETURN TO FACILITY NAVIGATION SCREEN.

NOTRESP

FQCLOSE7

code one

BOX FACEND

routing

YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE FQ BECAUSE THE RESPONDENT IS NOT ABLE TO VERIFY INFORMATION
ABOUT THE FACILITY.
IF THIS IS NOT RIGHT, BACK UP TO MAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS. OTHERWISE, PRESS "1" TO
RETURN TO FACILITY NAVIGATION SCREEN.

GO TO NAVIGATOR

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File Typeapplication/pdf
File TitleMedicare Current Beneficiary Survey Section Specifications for FQ
SubjectMedicare beneficiaries, MCBS facility instrument, 2024, Facility Questionnaire, FQ
KeywordsMedicare, beneficiaries;, MCBS, facility, instrument;, 2024;, Facility, Questionnaire;, FQ
AuthorNORC at the University of Chicago
File Modified2024:09:09 09:06:43-05:00
File Created2024:09:03 11:20:01-05:00

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