Deficiency Records for Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-04 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-04 | 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 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-04 | 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-17 | 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 | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-17 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-05 | 2018-07-17 | N |
