A list of the most recent deficiencies for Continuing Healthcare at Adams Lane. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-29 | 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 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-29 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-29 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-09-06 | 2023-06-03 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | 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 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | 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 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | 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 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | 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 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-01 | 2021-04-22 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | 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 | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-17 | 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
