Deficiency Records for Wellbrooke of Westfield

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Wellbrooke of Westfield. 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?
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2023-11-09 2023-11-02 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-11-09 2023-11-02 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 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 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 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 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-01-30 2023-02-23 Y
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-02-14 2023-02-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-05 2022-05-16 Y
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2022-05-05 2022-05-16 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-03-31 2021-04-20 Y
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 2021-03-31 2021-04-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-03-31 2021-04-20 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-12-19 2020-01-18 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2019-12-19 2020-01-18 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 2019-12-19 2020-01-18 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 2019-12-19 2020-01-18 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2019-12-19 2020-01-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-19 2020-01-18 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 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 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-11-20 2018-12-18 N