Deficiency Records for Berry Hill Nursing Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Berry Hill Nursing Home. 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?
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-06-10 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-06-10 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-12-20 2022-02-04 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 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 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 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 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 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 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 Y
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 2021-12-16 2022-01-30 Y
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2020-01-23 2020-03-13 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-01-23 2020-03-13 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
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 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 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 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-26 2019-01-10 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-11-26 2019-01-10 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2018-11-26 2019-01-10 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-11-26 2019-01-10 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 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 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 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 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-11-08 2018-12-23 N