A list of the most recent deficiencies for Complete Care at Meriden, LLC. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-22 | Y |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | 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 | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-18 | 2018-08-26 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-06-18 | 2018-08-26 | 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 | 2018-06-12 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-12 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-06-18 | 2018-07-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-18 | 2018-07-23 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2018-06-18 | 2018-07-23 | N |
