Deficiency Records for Autumn Care of Altavista

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Autumn Care of Altavista. 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?
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-11-17 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-24 2023-06-27 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 2023-05-24 2023-06-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-05-24 2023-06-27 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-24 2023-06-27 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-09-09 2021-10-25 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-09 2021-10-25 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-09 2021-10-25 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-09-09 2021-10-25 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2021-09-09 2021-10-25 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-09-09 2021-10-25 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 N
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-08-18 2021-09-14 Y
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-08-28 2019-10-24 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 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 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 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 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-22 2019-09-09 N