A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elderwood at Amherst. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-15 | 2024-02-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-10-27 | 2021-12-23 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-02 | N |
