Deficiency Records for Jesmond Nursing Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Jesmond Nursing Home. 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 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-10-07 2021-12-06 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-02-07 2019-03-22 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-02-25 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-02-25 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-02-25 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2019-02-12 2019-02-25 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 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 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 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 2017-12-07 2018-02-14 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2017-12-07 2018-02-02 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2017-12-07 2018-01-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. Health 2017-12-07 2018-01-17 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2017-12-07 2018-01-17 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2017-12-07 2018-01-10 N