Deficiency Records for Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab 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?
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-02-02 2023-02-24 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-02-02 2023-02-24 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 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 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 N
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 Y
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-01 2022-09-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-01 2022-09-01 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-08-01 2022-09-01 N
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-25 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-25 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-25 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-25 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-07-21 2021-08-25 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-05-17 2021-06-16 Y
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-29 2019-11-06 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-11-06 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-11-06 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 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 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-13 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-07-09 2018-07-13 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-09 2018-07-13 N