A list of the most recent deficiencies for Preferred Care at Absecon. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-19 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-19 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-08-26 | 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 | 2020-03-09 | 2020-04-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-04-09 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-04-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-04-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-09 | 2020-04-09 | N |
