Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Yuma

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Yuma. 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?
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 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 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-02-08 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-12-22 2023-02-06 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-12-22 2023-02-06 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-12-22 2023-02-06 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-12-22 2023-02-06 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-12-22 2023-02-06 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-09-28 2022-10-12 Y
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 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 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-07-16 2021-08-23 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Honor 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. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-15 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-04-12 2019-06-18 N
Honor 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. Health 2019-04-11 2019-06-02 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2019-04-11 2019-06-02 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-04-11 2019-06-02 N
Implement 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. Health 2019-04-11 2019-06-02 N