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? |
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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 |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 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 |
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 |