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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Littleton
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Littleton. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Littleton. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-05 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-05 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-05 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-19 | 2024-11-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-18 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-18 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-20 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-20 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | N |
| 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-24 | 2022-05-07 | N |
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