Deficiency Records for The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility. 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 nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-06-15 2023-06-16 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-06-15 2023-06-16 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-24 2023-05-16 Y
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 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 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-02-27 2023-04-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-02-20 2023-03-15 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-02-02 2023-02-14 Y
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 2023-02-02 2023-02-14 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-02-02 2023-02-14 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-02-18 2022-03-12 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-02-18 2022-03-12 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-02-18 2022-03-12 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-02-18 2022-03-12 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2019-10-17 2019-11-18 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-10-17 2019-11-18 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-10-17 2019-11-18 N
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Fire Safety 2019-10-17 2019-11-18 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2019-08-16 2019-09-15 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-08-16 2019-09-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-16 2019-09-15 N