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Deficiency Records for Effingham Healthcare and Senior Living
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Effingham Healthcare and Senior Living. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Effingham Healthcare and Senior Living. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-11-26 | 2025-12-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-11-26 | 2025-12-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-12-24 | 2025-12-01 | 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 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-09-12 | 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 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-07-29 | 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 | 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-14 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-11-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-11-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-11-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | 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 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-25 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| 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 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | 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 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-14 | 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 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-05-13 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | 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 | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-08 | 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 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-08 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | 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 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | 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 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | 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 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | 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 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-12 | N |