A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sterling Care Forest Hill. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-13 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| 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 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | 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 | 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-07-07 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-06-05 | N |
