Deficiency Records for Unity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Unity Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-12-27 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | 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 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | 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 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | 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 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-18 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-22 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-22 | Y |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | 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 | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | 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 | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | 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 | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | 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 | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2020-12-04 | 2021-01-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-06 | 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 | 2019-05-03 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-03 | 2019-06-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-03 | 2019-06-06 | N |
