Deficiency Records for Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation. 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 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
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 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 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 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2023-12-15 2024-01-27 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 2022-04-10 2022-05-25 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-04-10 2022-05-25 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-04-10 2022-05-25 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-04-10 2022-05-25 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-04-10 2022-05-25 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2022-04-10 2022-05-25 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-11-05 2021-12-10 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-05 2021-12-10 Y
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2021-11-05 2021-12-10 Y
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 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 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 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 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-23 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-12-17 2020-01-31 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-12-17 2020-01-31 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2019-12-17 2020-01-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-17 2020-01-31 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-12-17 2020-01-31 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-12-17 2020-01-31 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 2018-07-29 2018-09-12 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-07-29 2018-09-12 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-07-29 2018-09-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-07-29 2018-09-12 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2018-07-27 2018-09-12 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-27 2018-09-12 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-07-27 2018-09-12 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-07-27 2018-09-12 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-07-27 2018-09-12 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-07-27 2018-09-12 N