Deficiency Records for Altenheim Health and Living Community
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altenheim Health and Living Community. 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? |
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Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | 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 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | 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 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-10 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-21 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-21 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-17 | Y |
Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | 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 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | 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 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | 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 | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-05 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-05 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-05 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-05 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-03-24 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | 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 | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-19 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-11-19 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-11-19 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-11-19 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-11-19 | N |