Deficiency Records for The Meadows of Central Massachusetts
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Meadows of Central Massachusetts. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-15 | 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 | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-01 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-01 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-01 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | 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 | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | 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 | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-08-18 | N |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-25 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | 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 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | 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 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | 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 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-28 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-05-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-05-01 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-28 | 2022-05-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-28 | 2022-05-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | 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 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | 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 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-25 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-12-11 | 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 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-09-26 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-11-04 | N |
