A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elderwood at Cheektowaga. 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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2024-01-12 | 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 | 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 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 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 |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | 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 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | 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 | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-25 | N |
