A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gadsden Health and Rehab Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-18 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-21 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-21 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-21 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-10 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-10 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-10 | 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 | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-03 | N |
