A list of the most recent deficiencies for Adviniacare Newton Wellesley. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-02-02 | 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 | 2023-12-19 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | 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 | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-24 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-22 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-22 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-31 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-18 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-18 | 2022-01-26 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 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 | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | N |
