A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lowell Healthcare. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-19 | 2024-03-06 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-19 | 2024-03-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-19 | 2024-03-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-19 | 2024-03-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-19 | 2024-03-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-19 | 2024-03-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-28 | 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 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-13 | Y |
