A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Medina. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | 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 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | 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 | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| 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 | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | Y |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-13 | Y |
| Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| 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 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | 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 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-28 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-04 | N |
