A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Boston Home, Inc. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-24 | 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | 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 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-20 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-01-29 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-12 | 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 | 2019-05-02 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-05-17 | N |
