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Deficiency Records for Elderwood at Cheektowaga
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Elderwood at Cheektowaga. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Elderwood at Cheektowaga. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2026-02-05 | 2026-04-03 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-02-05 | 2026-04-03 | Y |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2026-02-05 | 2026-04-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2025-11-05 | 2025-12-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-05-02 | 2025-07-11 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | N |
| Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | Health | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | Y |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | 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 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | 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 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-18 | 2024-08-16 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-03-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-03-22 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2024-01-12 | Y |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | 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 | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-11-12 | 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 | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-03 | N |