Deficiency Records for Sholom Home West

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sholom Home West. 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?
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-11-15 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-11-10 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-11-10 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-09-21 2023-11-08 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 2023-09-21 2023-11-08 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-10-31 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-10-23 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-09-29 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-09-25 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-09-22 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-09-22 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-09-19 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-09-18 2023-09-18 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-10-14 2022-10-25 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-09-30 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-09-10 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-05 N
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-05 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-05 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-05 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-05 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-05 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2019-05-09 2019-07-17 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2019-05-09 2019-07-17 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-05-09 2019-07-17 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-05-16 2019-06-21 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2019-05-16 2019-06-21 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-16 2019-06-21 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-05-16 2019-06-21 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2019-05-16 2019-06-21 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-05-16 2019-06-21 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 2019-05-09 2019-06-17 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-05-09 2019-06-17 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 2019-05-09 2019-06-17 N