Deficiency Records for Legend Healthcare

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Legend Healthcare. 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-08-31 2023-08-16 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-08 2023-06-10 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
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 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-21 Y
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 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 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-09-13 2022-10-13 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-03-11 2021-03-26 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-03-11 2021-03-26 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2021-03-11 2021-03-26 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-03-11 2021-03-26 Y
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2021-03-11 2021-03-26 Y
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-31 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 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 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-04-03 2019-06-20 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 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 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 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 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 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 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N