A list of the most recent deficiencies for Symphony Northwoods. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | 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 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | 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 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | 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 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-08-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-03 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-19 | 2022-09-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-06-03 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-03 | 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 | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-03 | 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 | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-03 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-03 | N |
