A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sterling Care Bel Air. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-25 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-25 | Y |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-25 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-25 | Y |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-25 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-18 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-18 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-18 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | 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 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | 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 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| 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 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-31 | 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 | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | 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 | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | 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 | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2018-03-26 | 2018-05-07 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | 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 | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | 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 | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-23 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-23 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-23 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-23 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-23 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-23 | 2017-03-10 | N |
