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Deficiency Records for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-13 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-08 | Y |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-31 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-31 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-31 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-31 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-10-30 | 2025-11-20 | 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 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-11-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-10-30 | 2025-11-20 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-06-26 | 2025-07-18 | 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 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-07-18 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | 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 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | 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 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | 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 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | Y |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-10 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-07 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-06 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-04 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-03-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-08-07 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-07 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-08-07 | 2024-08-22 | 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 | 2024-08-07 | 2024-08-22 | 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 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | 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 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | 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 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-02 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-05-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-30 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-25 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-24 | N |
| 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 | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | 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 | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-02-13 | 2024-03-11 | 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 | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-15 | 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 | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-15 | Y |