A list of the most recent deficiencies for Valley 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | 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 | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | 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 | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-07-29 | 2020-08-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-07-29 | 2020-08-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-07-29 | 2020-08-10 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2020-07-29 | 2020-08-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-07-29 | 2020-08-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | 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 | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-06 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-22 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | 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 | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-11 | 2019-03-20 | N |
