Deficiency Records for Embassy of Hearthside

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Embassy of Hearthside. 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?
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2023-09-14 2023-09-22 Y
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Establish methods for sharing information. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-07-06 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
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 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
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 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
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 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
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 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2023-05-05 2023-06-14 Y
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 2022-07-12 2022-08-16 Y
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 2022-05-25 2022-08-16 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
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 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 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 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 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 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-28 Y
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 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 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-05-17 2022-05-27 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2022-02-11 2022-03-01 Y
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2021-12-01 2022-01-13 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-30 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-30 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-10-06 2021-11-09 Y
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-27 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-27 Y
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-05-26 2021-08-27 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-05-26 2021-08-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-27 2021-08-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-05-26 2021-08-06 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 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 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 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 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 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 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 2021-05-26 2021-06-22 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 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 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 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 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2021-04-14 2021-04-27 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-04-14 2021-04-27 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-04-14 2021-04-27 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-11-22 Not Fixed Y
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 2023-09-19 Not Fixed Y
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Health 2023-08-15 Not Fixed Y