A list of the most recent deficiencies for Diversicare of Montgomery. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-24 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-24 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-24 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-24 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-24 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-07-29 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-07-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-07-29 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Honor 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. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Notify 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. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Ensure 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. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-27 | 2019-12-13 | N |
