A list of the most recent deficiencies for Balanced Healthcare. 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 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-13 | 2023-07-13 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-04-03 | 2023-05-01 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-04-03 | 2023-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | 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 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | 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 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | 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 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | 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 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-30 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-07 | Y |
| Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | Health | 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-07 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-07 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-19 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | 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 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | 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 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | 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 | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-05 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-09 | 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 | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-09 | N |
