A list of the most recent deficiencies for Civita Care Center at Long Ridge. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-26 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-26 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-26 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-26 | 2023-12-25 | 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 | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | 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 | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | 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 | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | 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 | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-11-02 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-26 | 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 | 2021-08-08 | 2021-10-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-04 | 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 | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-04 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-09 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-09 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-09 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | 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 | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-04-11 | 2019-05-23 | N |
