A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medilodge of Plymouth. 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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | 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 | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | 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 | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-18 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-18 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-09 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-09 | N |
