Deficiency Records for Nemasket Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nemasket Healthcare 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 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Health 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2024-03-05 2024-03-20 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-02 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-02 Y
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2022-09-13 2022-09-26 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2022-09-13 2022-09-26 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 2022-09-13 2022-09-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-11 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 2019-09-25 2019-11-07 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-09-25 2019-11-07 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2019-09-25 2019-11-07 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 2019-09-25 2019-11-07 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 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N