Deficiency Records for Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation 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?
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-18 2023-08-18 Y
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 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 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-13 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-07-11 2023-08-13 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-07-11 2023-08-13 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-07-11 2023-08-13 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-06-22 2023-07-21 Y
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 2023-04-12 2023-04-26 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-08-02 2022-08-02 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-12 2022-06-18 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 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 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 Y
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-18 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-18 N
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-18 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-18 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-18 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-06-18 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Y
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 2021-03-31 2021-04-21 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 2021-03-31 2021-04-21 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-03-31 2021-04-21 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2021-03-31 2021-04-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-03-31 2021-04-21 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 2021-03-22 2021-04-21 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-03-22 2021-04-21 N