A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Scottsdale. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-18 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-04-18 | 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 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-19 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | 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 | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | 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 | 2022-01-14 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | 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 | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-15 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | 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 | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-18 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-18 | N |
