A list of the most recent deficiencies for Veranda Gardens and Assisted Living. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-02-27 | 2024-03-20 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2024-02-27 | 2024-03-20 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-04 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-24 | 2023-04-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | 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 | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | 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 | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-02-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | 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 | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | 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 | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | 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 | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | Y |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-10 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-05-24 | 2021-05-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-19 | 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 | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-19 | 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 | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-19 | N |
