A list of the most recent deficiencies for Thorne Crest Retirement Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | 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 | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-20 | 2021-09-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-17 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-10 | Y |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-05-04 | 2020-06-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | N |
| Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | 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 | 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-05-09 | 2018-06-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-30 | N |
