Deficiency Records for Highbanks Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Highbanks Care 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?
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-17 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-17 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-17 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-17 Y
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-03-17 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-03-17 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-03-17 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-03-17 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-03-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-02-15 2023-03-17 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-21 2022-12-21 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 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 N
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 Y
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 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 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-05-30 2019-07-05 N