Deficiency Records for The Ellington

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Ellington. 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 and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-19 2024-01-12 Y
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2023-12-19 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-07-12 2023-09-05 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2023-07-12 2023-09-05 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-07-12 2023-09-05 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 2023-07-12 2023-09-05 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-07-12 2023-09-05 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-04-19 2023-06-03 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-12-19 2023-01-30 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-09-08 2022-10-23 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-09-08 2022-10-23 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-09-08 2022-10-23 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 2022-09-08 2022-10-23 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2022-06-22 2022-08-06 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-06-22 2022-08-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-22 2022-08-06 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-08 2022-08-04 Y
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2022-04-20 2022-06-04 Y
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 2022-04-20 2022-06-04 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-04-20 2022-06-04 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-04-20 2022-06-04 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-04-20 2022-06-04 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-02-24 2022-04-06 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-15 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 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 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 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 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-04-20 2021-04-23 N