Deficiency Records for Hilltop Estates

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hilltop Estates. 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 2023-02-15 2023-04-01 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-04-01 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 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 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 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 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 2021-08-12 2021-09-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-08-11 2021-09-26 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2021-08-11 2021-09-26 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-08-11 2021-09-26 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 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 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-05 2020-03-21 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-02-04 2020-03-21 N