Deficiency Records for Seaport Village Healthcare

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Seaport Village 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?
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 N
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 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 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 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 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 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 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 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Y
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-13 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-12 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-10 N
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-10 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 N
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 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 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 Y
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2023-06-15 2023-06-23 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-06-13 2023-06-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-10 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-01-12 2023-02-10 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 2023-01-12 2023-02-10 Y
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-09 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 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 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-02 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-21 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-13 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 2022-04-06 2022-05-13 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-06 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-06 N
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-06 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-04-06 2022-05-06 Y
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2022-04-06 2022-04-22 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2022-04-05 2022-04-14 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-04-06 2022-04-06 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-09-09 2021-09-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-20 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-04-12 2021-05-14 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-04-12 2021-05-14 Y