Deficiency Records for Continuing Healthcare at Sterling Suites
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Continuing Healthcare at Sterling Suites. 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 timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-22 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-22 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-22 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-12 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-12 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-12 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-10 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | 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 | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-17 | N |
| 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 | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-20 | N |
