Deficiency Records for Heritage Square Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Heritage Square Healthcare 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?
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 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 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2022-12-21 2023-01-20 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-12-22 2023-01-20 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-01-28 2022-02-25 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-17 2022-01-16 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-12-17 2022-01-16 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 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 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-08-27 2021-09-17 Y
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2021-08-25 2021-09-17 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 2020-02-27 2020-03-27 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-27 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-27 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-02-26 2020-03-27 N