A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Reno. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-10-03 | 2023-11-04 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-10-03 | 2023-11-04 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | 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 | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | 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 | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | 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 | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| 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 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | 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 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | 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 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-04 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | 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 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-26 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | 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 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | 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 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-18 | Y |
