Deficiency Records for Chaffee Nursing Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Chaffee Nursing 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?
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2024-01-25 2024-03-20 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2024-01-25 2024-03-20 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2024-01-25 2024-03-20 N
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2024-01-25 2024-03-20 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2024-01-25 2024-03-20 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2022-08-31 2022-10-20 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-08-31 2022-09-23 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2022-08-31 2022-08-31 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 N
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 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 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-12-05 2020-01-16 N