Deficiency Records for Spring Creek Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Spring Creek Healthcare 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?
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2023-10-18 2023-11-10 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 2023-04-06 2023-05-29 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2023-04-06 2023-05-29 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-06 2023-05-29 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-04-06 2023-05-29 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-04-06 2023-05-29 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-05 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-05 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-05 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-05 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-06 2023-05-05 N
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Fire Safety 2023-04-06 2023-04-29 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-12-16 2023-01-30 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-12-16 2023-01-25 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-11-04 2022-12-23 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-11-04 2022-12-23 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-07-06 2022-08-15 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-07-06 2022-08-15 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-06 2021-06-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-04-06 2021-05-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-04-06 2021-05-11 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-04-06 2021-05-11 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-04-06 2021-05-11 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-04-06 2021-05-11 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 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 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 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 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2019-05-23 2019-07-03 N