A list of the most recent deficiencies for Berks County Home- Berks Heim. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-28 | 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 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | 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 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | 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 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | 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 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | 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 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | 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 | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | 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 | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | Y |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-12 | Y |
