A list of the most recent deficiencies for River Ridge Living 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-17 | 2023-06-13 | Y |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-10 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-07 | Y |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-10 | 2023-03-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-25 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-25 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-08-11 | 2021-09-17 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-25 | 2020-11-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-18 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-06 | 2019-04-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | 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 | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-15 | N |
