Deficiency Records for Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Andover Forest Post Acute Care 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?
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-09-26 2023-11-06 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-08-29 2023-09-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-29 2023-09-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-26 2023-09-18 Y
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-03-28 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-03-28 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 2023-03-13 2023-03-28 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-03-13 2023-03-28 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 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 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 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 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-02-23 2023-03-02 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-11-30 2021-12-17 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-06-03 2019-06-30 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-04-25 2019-06-01 N