A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aspire at Sarasota. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-09-18 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-23 | 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 | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-23 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-23 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-21 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-21 | 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 | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-13 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-13 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-11-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | 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 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | 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 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-12 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | 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 | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | 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 | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-07 | N |
