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Deficiency Records for Caretel Inns of Linden
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Caretel Inns of Linden. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Caretel Inns of Linden. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-04-14 | 2026-05-04 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | 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 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | 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 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-15 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-09 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-09 | 2025-10-03 | 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 | 2025-01-23 | 2025-01-24 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | 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 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | 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 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | 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 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | 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 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | 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 | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-19 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-26 | N |