Deficiency Records for Westerwood Rehabilitation

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Westerwood Rehabilitation. 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2024-01-11 2024-02-06 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2024-01-11 2024-02-06 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 2024-01-11 2024-02-06 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-12-06 2024-01-05 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-11 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-07 2022-05-11 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 2022-04-07 2022-05-11 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-05-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-05-11 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2022-04-07 2022-05-11 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-03-16 2021-04-08 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-11-07 2019-12-05 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2019-11-07 2019-12-05 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-11-07 2019-12-05 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 2019-11-07 2019-12-05 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-11-04 2019-12-05 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-11-04 2019-12-05 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. Fire Safety 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-11-15 2018-12-20 N