Deficiency Records for Bear Mountain at Worcester

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Updated as of August 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bear Mountain at Worcester. 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 2020-02-13 2020-03-06 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 2020-02-13 2020-03-06 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 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 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 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 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2019-12-12 2020-02-02 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-07-24 2019-09-03 Y
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 2019-07-24 2019-09-03 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-07-24 2019-09-03 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-26 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 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 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-11-02 2018-12-03 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-11-23 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-11-23 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-11-23 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2018-06-12 2018-08-15 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-06-12 2018-08-15 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2018-06-12 2018-07-25 Y
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-06-12 2018-07-25 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-06-12 2018-07-25 Y
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2018-06-12 2018-07-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-06-12 2018-07-25 Y
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 2018-06-12 2018-07-25 Y
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2017-07-18 2017-09-01 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 2017-07-18 2017-09-01 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-07-18 2017-09-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-07-18 2017-09-01 N