A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Acton. 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 implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-23 | 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 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-28 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-30 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-26 | 2019-01-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | 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 | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | 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 | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | N |
