A list of the most recent deficiencies for Care One at Lowell. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-29 | 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 | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | 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 | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-06 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-27 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-24 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-10 | 2022-02-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | 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 | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | 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 | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-07 | 2022-01-05 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-31 | N |
