Deficiency Records for La Crescent Health Services

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for La Crescent Health Services. 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-06 2024-01-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2024-01-26 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2024-01-26 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2024-01-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-12-05 2024-01-26 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-11-10 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-21 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-21 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 2022-08-25 2022-10-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-21 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-25 2022-10-21 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-10-21 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-10-21 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-10-21 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-09-19 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-08-26 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-08-25 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-08-24 2022-08-25 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-01-26 2022-02-25 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 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 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
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 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2021-04-22 2021-06-04 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 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 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-24 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 Not Fixed N