Deficiency Records for The Springs of Barrow

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Springs of Barrow. 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?
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2023-11-03 2023-12-03 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-06-28 2023-08-16 Y
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 2023-08-04 2023-08-04 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-04-13 2023-04-24 N
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 2023-04-13 2023-04-24 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2023-04-12 2023-04-24 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-01 Y
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 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 N
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 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 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 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 N
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 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 2022-09-07 2022-09-23 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2022-09-07 2022-09-23 N
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Fire Safety 2022-09-07 2022-09-23 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-09-07 2022-09-23 N
Have an externally vented heating system. Fire Safety 2022-09-07 2022-09-23 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-05-24 2022-06-15 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-04 2022-04-15 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-03-04 2022-04-15 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-24 2021-12-24 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-12 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-12 Y
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-12 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-12 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-08-13 2021-09-12 Y