A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Gardens at Wyoming Valley. 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? |
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Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | 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 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | 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 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2023-05-23 | 2023-07-12 | N |
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-07-05 | 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 | 2023-05-17 | 2023-07-05 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-07-05 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-28 | 2023-02-08 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | 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 | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | 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 | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-24 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-11-24 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-10-14 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-10-14 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-10-14 | N |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-09-16 | Y |
Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | 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 | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | 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 | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-03 | N |