A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Stoneham. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | 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 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-10 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-15 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-08 | 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 | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-22 | N |
