A list of the most recent deficiencies for Traditions Memory Care of Newton. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-03 | 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 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-29 | 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 | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-11 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-16 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-03 | N |
