A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alden Estates of Shorewood. 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 special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | 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 | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-13 | 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 | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-01 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-14 | 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 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-13 | 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 | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-05 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-26 | Y |
