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Deficiency Records for The Meadows of Central Massachusetts
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for The Meadows of Central Massachusetts. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for The Meadows of Central Massachusetts. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-02 | 2026-03-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-02 | 2026-03-16 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-02 | 2026-03-16 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2024-10-11 | 2024-12-22 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | 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 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-11-27 | 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 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 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 for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-19 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 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 |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | 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 |