Deficiency Records for Vineyard Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vineyard Care 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?
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 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 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 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 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-20 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-03 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-03-23 2023-05-25 Y
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2023-03-23 2023-05-25 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-02-28 2023-03-07 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-11-15 2022-11-21 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
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 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
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 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 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 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
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 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-07-19 2021-08-18 Y
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2021-07-20 2021-08-06 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 2021-07-20 2021-08-06 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-07-20 2021-08-06 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-07-20 2021-08-06 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 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 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 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 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 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 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-30 2020-10-02 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 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 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-20 N