A list of the most recent deficiencies for Westside 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | 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 | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-12 | 2022-06-15 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-31 | 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 | 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-29 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-27 | 2019-08-27 | N |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | 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 | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | 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 | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | 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 | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-09-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-07-27 | 2018-08-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-03-02 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2021-03-02 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-03-02 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-02 | Not Fixed | Y |
