Deficiency Records for Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc. 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 timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-09-19 2023-10-24 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2023-09-19 2023-10-24 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-09-19 2023-10-24 Y
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 2023-09-19 2023-10-24 Y
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 2023-09-19 2023-10-24 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-09-19 2023-10-24 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-05-26 2023-06-09 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 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 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-11-07 2022-12-23 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 2022-11-01 2022-12-23 N
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Fire Safety 2022-11-01 2022-12-23 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-11-01 2022-12-23 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-11-01 2022-12-23 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 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 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 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 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 Y
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-09-17 2022-11-07 Y
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2021-12-07 2021-12-20 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-17 2021-10-04 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2021-09-17 2021-10-04 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 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 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 2019-10-28 2019-12-03 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-10-28 2019-12-03 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2019-10-31 2019-11-26 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 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 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-01 N
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Fire Safety 2018-09-19 2018-10-01 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2018-09-19 2018-10-01 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-09-19 2018-10-01 N