A list of the most recent deficiencies for Chestertown Nursing and Rehab. 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-03-09 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-03-09 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-03-09 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2022-03-09 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2022-03-09 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-06-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| 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 | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | 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 | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-07 | 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 | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-07 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-07 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-12-31 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-07 | 2017-12-28 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-23 | 2017-05-15 | 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 | 2017-03-23 | 2017-05-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-23 | 2017-05-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-23 | 2017-05-15 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-23 | 2017-05-15 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-11-01 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-31 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-27 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-27 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-27 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-26 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-26 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-26 | N |
