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Deficiency Records for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | 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 | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-06 | 2026-04-03 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-02-06 | 2026-03-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-03-03 | 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 | 2024-12-04 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-02-14 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-02-14 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-02-14 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-02-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| 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 | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-27 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-25 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-24 | 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 | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | 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 | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | 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 | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2024-12-04 | 2025-01-17 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | 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 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-26 | N |