Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Hixson

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Hixson. 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?
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-10-12 2022-11-11 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-10-12 2022-11-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-10-12 2022-11-11 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-10-12 2022-11-11 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-03-29 2022-04-27 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-02-10 2022-02-24 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2018-07-18 2018-09-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-09-01 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-09-01 N