Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Rochester
Updated as of July 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Rochester. 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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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
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 | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-01 | 2018-05-31 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | 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 | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | 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 | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-31 | 2017-09-07 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-20 | N |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-07-07 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-07-07 | N |
Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-30 | N |
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-30 | N |
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-30 | N |
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-30 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-05-16 | 2016-06-15 | N |