Deficiency Records for Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | 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 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | 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 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | 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 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-05-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-29 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | 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 | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-02 | N |
