A list of the most recent deficiencies for Walnut Ridge. 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 that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-25 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-03 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-03 | 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 | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-09-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-09-09 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | 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 | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-26 | N |
