A list of the most recent deficiencies for Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-09 | 2023-06-09 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Have policies on smoking. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | 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 | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | 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 | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-11-06 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-26 | N |
