Deficiency Records for Arlington Gardens Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Arlington Gardens 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?
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2024-02-05 2024-02-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2024-02-05 2024-02-18 Y
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2024-02-05 2024-02-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2024-02-05 2024-02-18 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2024-02-05 2024-02-18 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-11-23 2023-12-13 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-11-21 2023-12-08 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-11-21 2023-12-08 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-11-20 2023-12-01 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-11-20 2023-12-01 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-11-20 2023-12-01 Y
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Health 2023-10-19 2023-10-25 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-19 2023-10-25 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-09 2023-10-19 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-07-26 2023-08-04 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-07-13 2023-07-26 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-07-06 2023-07-24 Y
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2023-07-06 2023-07-24 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-04-06 2023-04-17 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-04-06 2023-04-17 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-03-13 2023-03-22 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-06 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-17 2023-01-24 Y
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Health 2022-11-17 2022-12-15 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-05-31 2022-06-30 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-05-31 2022-06-30 Y
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-06-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 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 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-19 2022-06-13 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-06-06 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-06-06 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-06-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-08 2021-10-05 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-15 2021-10-01 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-05-27 2021-06-29 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-05-27 2021-06-29 Y
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2020-03-10 2020-04-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-03-10 2020-04-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-03-10 2020-04-03 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 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 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-28 2020-03-26 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-05-01 2019-05-20 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-01 2019-05-20 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 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 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-01 N