Deficiency Records for St Jude's Nursing Home

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for St Jude's Nursing Home. 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 special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 2024-03-24 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 2024-03-24 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 2024-03-24 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 2024-03-24 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 2024-03-24 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 2024-03-24 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2023-07-12 2023-08-07 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-07-12 2023-08-07 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-07-12 2023-08-07 Y
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-30 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 2023-03-16 2023-04-30 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-04-30 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-04-30 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-08-30 2022-10-14 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 2022-08-30 2022-10-14 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 2022-08-30 2022-10-14 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-22 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-22 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-22 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-22 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed 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 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2024-02-08 Not Fixed N