Deficiency Records for Seneca Place

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Seneca Place. 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?
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-07-07 2021-07-15 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-07 2021-07-15 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2021-07-07 2021-07-15 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
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 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 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 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2021-04-03 2021-05-10 Y
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 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 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-03-15 2021-05-10 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 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 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-22 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 2019-05-23 2019-07-22 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2019-05-23 2019-07-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-23 2019-07-22 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2019-05-23 2019-07-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 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 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-03-22 2018-05-16 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-03-27 2018-05-16 N