Deficiency Records for Sweet Memorial Nursing Home

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. 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 testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2024-01-26 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-05 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 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 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 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 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 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 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2023-12-06 2023-12-27 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-27 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 2023-12-12 2023-12-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-27 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-27 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-12 2023-12-27 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-21 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 2022-12-13 2023-01-21 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-21 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-21 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2023-01-21 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-04 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-12-07 2023-01-04 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-30 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-12-07 2022-12-28 Y
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-28 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-28 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-28 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-28 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-28 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-12-13 2022-12-28 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 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 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 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 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 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 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-09-07 2021-11-08 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 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 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 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 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 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 Y