Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-30 | 2024-01-12 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-12 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-12 | 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 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-12 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-22 | 2023-12-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | 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 | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | 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 | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | 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 | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | 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 | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-27 | 2020-03-02 | N |
