A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Estero. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-19 | 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-19 | 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-19 | 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-19 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-19 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-19 | 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-09 | 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 | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | 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 | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-10 | 2020-03-13 | N |
