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Deficiency Records for Norwalk Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Norwalk Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Norwalk Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-04 | 2026-03-16 | Y |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-04 | 2026-03-16 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-04 | 2026-03-16 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-03-19 | 2025-05-08 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-22 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-13 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-13 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-13 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | 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 | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | Health | 2024-10-09 | 2024-11-11 | 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 | 2024-10-09 | 2024-10-09 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2024-02-29 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2024-02-29 | 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 | 2023-10-26 | 2024-02-27 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| 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 | 2022-03-29 | 2022-05-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-25 | N |