Deficiency Records for The Laurels of Massillon

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Laurels of Massillon. 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?
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-12-27 2023-12-29 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-05-18 2023-05-26 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-18 2023-05-26 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-05-26 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-05-26 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-05-16 2023-05-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-24 2022-07-18 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 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 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2020-03-05 2020-03-30 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2020-03-03 2020-03-30 N
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 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 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2019-02-13 2019-03-15 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2019-02-14 2019-03-15 N