Deficiency Records for Sweden Valley Manor

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sweden Valley Manor. 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?
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 2023-10-20 2024-01-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-10-20 2024-01-20 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-10-26 2024-01-11 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-10-26 2024-01-11 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-10-26 2024-01-11 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-10-26 2024-01-11 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 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 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 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 N
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. Health 2023-10-20 2023-12-11 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 2022-11-01 2022-12-15 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-11-01 2022-12-15 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-11-01 2022-12-15 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 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 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 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 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 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 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-09 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-06-23 2022-07-31 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
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 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 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 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Y
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-12-02 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-12-02 N