A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kennedy Health and Rehab. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-05-09 | 2023-06-21 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-06 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-07 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-07 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-15 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| 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 | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-08 | 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 | 2021-12-07 | 2022-01-06 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | 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 | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-07 | Not Fixed | N |
