A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cherokee Specialty Care. 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 | 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-15 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-08 | Y |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-18 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-18 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-17 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-07-10 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-25 | 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 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-14 | 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 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-07 | Y |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-02 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-02 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-02 | 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 | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | N |
