A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sierra View Homes. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| 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 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-07 | 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 | 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-17 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-12 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-12 | 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 | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-12 | 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 | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-12 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-12 | 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 | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-10 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-10 | 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 | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-30 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-23 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-23 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-27 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-27 | 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 | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-27 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
