A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sterling Care Riverside. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| 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 | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | 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 | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | 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 | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-10 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-31 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-31 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-28 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-04 | 2019-02-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | 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 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-02 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-08-11 | 2017-08-29 | N |
