Deficiency Records for Hidden Lake Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hidden Lake Care 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?
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-10-18 2023-10-18 Y
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 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 Y
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 Y
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-02-17 N
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 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2023-01-25 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-12-12 2023-01-03 Y
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 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 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 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 Y
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-11-16 2022-12-31 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-22 Y
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 2022-05-20 2022-06-22 Y
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2021-05-03 2021-06-17 Y
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2021-03-02 2021-03-09 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-03-02 2021-03-09 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-03-02 2021-03-09 Y
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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 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 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-31 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-03-22 2019-06-20 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 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 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 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 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
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 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-03-22 2019-05-01 N