Deficiency Records for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| 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 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-31 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-08-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-02-17 | 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 | 2021-12-21 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-05 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-02-03 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-01 | N |
