A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Elyria. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-22 | 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 | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-16 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-16 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-18 | 2019-10-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-01 | 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 | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-01 | 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 | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-01 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-01 | N |
