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Deficiency Records for Thornton Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Thornton Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Thornton Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-03 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-03 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-16 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-03-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-02-05 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-02-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-30 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-30 | 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 | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-29 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-20 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | N |
| 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | 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 | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | 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 | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | 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 | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | 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 | 2024-12-19 | 2025-01-13 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-08-07 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-21 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-21 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-26 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | 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 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | 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 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | N |