A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hamilton Nursing Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | 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 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-25 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | 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 | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-24 | 2021-07-28 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-16 | 2020-02-17 | N |
