Deficiency Records for Clinton Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Clinton Healthcare Center. 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?
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-08-31 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 2023-04-25 2023-08-31 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-08-31 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-08-31 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-05-16 2023-08-28 Y
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2023-05-16 2023-07-30 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 N
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 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 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-05-16 2023-06-30 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-06-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-13 2022-01-31 N
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2022-01-13 2022-01-31 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 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 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 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 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 Y
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-07 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 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 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2019-03-14 2019-04-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-04-22 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 2019-03-05 2019-04-17 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-04-17 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-03-20 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-03-13 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-03-07 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-03-05 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-03-05 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-03-05 2019-03-05 N
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. Fire Safety 2017-10-23 2018-01-26 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2017-10-23 2018-01-26 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-11-01 2017-12-16 N