A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lynn 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-21 | 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 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | 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 | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-03 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-15 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-15 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-04 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-04 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-24 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-23 | 2019-06-13 | N |
