A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ridgecrest Village. 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 each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | 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 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | 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 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | 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 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-13 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | 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 | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | 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 | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-19 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-19 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-19 | 2022-05-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | 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 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | 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 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-09 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-09 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-03 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-03 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-03 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-03 | N |
