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Deficiency Records for Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-26 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-07-16 | 2025-08-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-07-16 | 2025-07-29 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-07-16 | 2025-07-29 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2025-07-16 | 2025-07-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-25 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | 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 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-18 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-05-07 | 2024-04-15 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-05-07 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-20 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-12-05 | 2023-12-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-22 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-14 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | 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 | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-02 | N |