Deficiency Records for Hillcrest Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hillcrest 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?
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-28 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-27 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 2023-03-27 2023-04-21 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-21 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-03-28 2023-04-20 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2023-03-28 2023-04-20 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-03-28 2023-04-20 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-03-28 2023-04-20 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-03-28 2023-04-20 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-20 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-20 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-20 N
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-03-27 2023-04-20 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 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 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-12-29 2022-02-12 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 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-12-28 2022-01-21 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-03-24 2021-05-07 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-03-24 2021-05-07 Y
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2020-10-14 2020-12-11 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 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 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 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 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-01 N