A list of the most recent deficiencies for Core of Bedford. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-25 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-09 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-27 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | 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 | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-16 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-16 | N |
