Deficiency Records for South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 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?
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 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 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 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 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-15 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 2019-11-12 2019-12-26 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 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 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-11-12 2019-12-11 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-16 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-16 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-16 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-15 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-03 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-02 N