Deficiency Records for Golden Years Nursing Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Golden Years Nursing Center. 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?
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 2022-11-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 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 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 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 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-22 N
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 2021-09-28 2021-10-05 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 2021-09-28 2021-10-05 Y
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 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 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 N
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 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 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-18 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2019-11-12 2019-12-18 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2019-11-12 2019-12-18 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-11-12 2019-12-18 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 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 2018-10-17 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 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 2018-10-17 N
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-09-20 2018-10-17 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-09-24 2018-10-17 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2018-09-24 2018-10-17 N