Deficiency Records for Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center

(Home page)

Updated as of October 01, 2020

This is not the most recent data for Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center. For the most recent information, click here.

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Forest City 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?
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-10-29 2019-12-05 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-10-29 2019-12-05 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-10-29 2019-12-05 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-29 2019-12-05 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-05-22 2019-07-09 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 2019-05-22 2019-07-09 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2019-02-01 2019-05-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-02-01 2019-05-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-02-01 2019-05-22 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 2019-02-01 2019-05-22 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-02-01 2019-05-22 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 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 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2019-02-01 2019-03-28 Y
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2019-02-14 2019-03-22 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2019-02-14 2019-03-22 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2018-04-05 2018-05-16 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2018-04-05 2018-05-16 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2018-04-05 2018-05-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-04-05 2018-05-16 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-04-05 2018-05-16 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2018-04-05 2018-05-16 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-16 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-16 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-16 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-16 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 2018-03-30 2018-05-16 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-03-30 2018-05-16 N
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Health 2017-07-09 2017-08-31 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-07-09 2017-08-31 Y
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2017-07-09 2017-08-31 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-07-09 2017-08-31 Y
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-02-10 2017-04-04 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2017-02-10 2017-04-04 N
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. Health 2017-02-10 2017-04-04 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2017-02-15 2017-03-15 N
Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. Fire Safety 2017-02-15 2017-03-15 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2017-02-15 2017-03-15 N