A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Larimore. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-03 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | 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 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | 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 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-16 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-25 | 2021-11-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-18 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-18 | 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 | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-18 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-18 | Y |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2021-05-25 | 2021-05-25 | Y |
| 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 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-04-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-04-08 | 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 | 2020-02-18 | 2020-02-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-02-25 | N |
