Deficiency Records for Ruthven Community Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ruthven Community Care Center. 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 proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-06-28 2023-07-03 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 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 2023-06-22 2023-06-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-22 2023-06-23 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 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 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-04-07 2022-04-30 Y
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-04-20 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-04-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-04-12 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-04-07 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-04-07 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2020-02-26 2020-04-20 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2020-02-26 2020-03-09 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2020-02-13 2020-02-28 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 2020-02-13 2020-02-28 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 2020-02-13 2020-02-28 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2020-02-13 2020-02-28 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 2020-02-13 2020-02-28 N