A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Emeralds at Grand Rapids LLC. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | 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 | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-08 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-08 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-08 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-20 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-20 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-13 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-07 | 2023-03-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-10-11 | 2022-11-01 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-08 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-08 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-08 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-12-08 | 2022-01-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-08 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | Y |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-31 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-10-19 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-31 | Y |
