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Deficiency Records for Estherville Community Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Estherville Community Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Estherville Community Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-01 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2026-03-19 | 2026-04-01 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-11-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-16 | Y |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-01 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-29 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-17 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-08-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2025-01-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2025-01-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2025-01-15 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-26 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | Health | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-23 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-23 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-23 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2024-10-17 | 2024-11-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-18 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| 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 | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-12-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-10 | 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 | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-16 | Y |