Deficiency Records for Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Arbor Springs of West Des Moines L L C. 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?
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-04-13 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-04-13 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-04-13 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-04-13 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-04-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-04-13 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 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 2022-08-25 2022-09-13 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-08-25 2022-09-13 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-08-25 2022-09-13 Y
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-10-08 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-10-08 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-09-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-09-14 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-09-14 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-09-09 2021-09-13 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 2021-09-09 2021-09-13 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-09-13 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-09-08 2021-09-08 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2021-06-07 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-29 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-29 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-29 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 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 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 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 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-24 2020-01-24 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-17 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-03 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-12-30 2020-01-02 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 2019-12-30 2019-12-30 N