Deficiency Records for Lima Convalescent Home

(Home page)

Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lima Convalescent Home. 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?
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-12-16 2023-01-06 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-12-16 2023-01-06 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-08-15 2022-09-22 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-08-15 2022-09-22 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 2022-08-15 2022-09-22 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 2022-08-15 2022-09-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-08-15 2022-09-22 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2022-08-15 2022-09-22 Y
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Fire Safety 2022-08-08 2022-09-22 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2022-08-08 2022-09-22 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 2022-08-08 2022-09-22 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-08-08 2022-09-22 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 2022-03-11 2022-04-04 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-03-11 2022-04-04 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-03-02 2022-04-04 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-03-02 2022-04-04 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-02 2022-04-04 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-01-31 2022-04-04 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-01-31 2022-04-04 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 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 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 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 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 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-08-22 2019-11-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-31 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-31 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-31 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 2018-07-13 2018-08-31 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-31 N