Deficiency Records for Thorne Crest Retirement Center

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Updated as of May 01, 2022

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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
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-01-24 2020-02-03 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-08-06 2019-08-30 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-07-29 2019-08-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-07-29 2019-08-30 Y
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