Deficiency Records for Arbors at Springfield

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Arbors at Springfield. 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?
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-12-20 2024-01-16 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-12-20 2024-01-16 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-12-20 2024-01-16 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 2023-12-20 2024-01-16 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-12-20 2024-01-16 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-20 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-01 2023-06-14 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-11-07 2022-12-07 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-12-13 2021-12-14 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-04 2021-12-14 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 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 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 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 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 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 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 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
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 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2019-10-03 2019-11-01 N
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2019-10-02 2019-11-01 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2018-09-06 2018-10-12 N