Deficiency Records for Alden Courts of Waterford

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alden Courts of Waterford. 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 2023-10-17 2023-10-23 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-10-17 2023-10-23 N
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Fire Safety 2023-10-17 2023-10-23 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-18 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-18 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-18 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-05 2023-10-18 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-06-13 2023-06-28 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 2023-06-13 2023-06-28 Y
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-03-21 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-02-02 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-01-27 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-01-20 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-12-12 2022-12-23 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-12-15 2022-12-23 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 2022-12-15 2022-12-23 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-12-15 2022-12-23 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 2022-12-15 2022-12-23 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-12-15 2022-12-23 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 2022-12-15 2022-12-23 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-11-23 2022-12-09 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-07-28 2022-08-03 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-02 Y
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 2022-01-14 2022-01-18 Y
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-11-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-28 2021-10-21 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2021-09-28 2021-10-21 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-10 N
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-23 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-23 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-23 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 2021-08-05 2021-08-20 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 2021-08-05 2021-08-20 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-15 N
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-13 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 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 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-08-12 N