Deficiency Records for Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care 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?
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-09-12 2023-11-14 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-09-12 2023-11-14 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-09-12 2023-11-14 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-09-12 2023-11-14 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-09-12 2023-11-14 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 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 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-09-13 2023-10-04 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-08-04 2023-08-22 Y
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 2023-04-06 2023-04-25 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-11-10 2022-11-28 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-11-10 2022-11-28 Y
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 2022-08-26 2022-09-14 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-30 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-30 Y
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-08 2022-06-23 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-02-03 2022-02-21 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-12-22 2022-01-12 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2021-04-08 2021-04-23 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-04-08 2021-04-23 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-04-08 2021-04-23 Y
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 2021-04-08 2021-04-23 Y
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 2021-04-08 2021-04-23 Y