Deficiency Records for The Blossoms at West Dixon Rehab and Nursing Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Blossoms at West Dixon Rehab and Nursing 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?
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2023-08-28 2023-10-02 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 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 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 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 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 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-26 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-06-27 2023-08-17 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-06-27 2023-08-17 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-06-27 2023-08-17 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 2023-04-05 2023-04-24 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-24 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 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 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 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 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 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 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-05-26 2022-06-17 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 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 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 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-05-24 2022-06-17 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2022-05-26 2022-05-26 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 2022-01-27 2022-02-17 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2022-01-27 2022-02-17 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-01-27 2022-02-17 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-13 N
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2021-07-16 2021-08-13 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 2021-03-30 2021-05-05 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 2021-04-02 2021-05-02 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-04-02 2021-05-02 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-04-02 2021-05-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-02 2021-05-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-02 2021-05-02 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2021-03-30 2021-05-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-04-02 2021-04-02 N