Deficiency Records for Lenoir Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lenoir Healthcare 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?
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-12-04 2023-12-28 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2023-12-04 2023-12-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-12-04 2023-12-28 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-10-05 2023-12-04 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 2023-06-22 2023-07-19 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2023-06-22 2023-07-19 Y
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2023-06-07 2023-07-14 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 2023-06-07 2023-07-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-07 2023-07-14 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-06-07 2023-07-14 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-04-19 2023-05-12 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-04-19 2023-05-12 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-19 2023-05-12 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 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 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-16 2022-07-12 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-24 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-24 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-24 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-09-08 2021-09-24 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-08 Y
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-08 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-08 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-08 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-08 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2021-07-09 2021-09-08 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-06-19 2019-07-24 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2019-06-19 2019-07-24 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-06-19 2019-07-24 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-05-02 2019-05-30 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2019-05-02 2019-05-30 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 2019-05-02 2019-05-30 N