Deficiency Records for Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehab Smithfield

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehab Smithfield. 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?
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-05-17 2021-07-13 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
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 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2021-02-25 2021-04-09 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-03-20 2019-05-07 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-03-20 2019-05-07 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2019-03-08 2019-04-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-08 2019-04-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-08 2019-04-08 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2019-03-08 2019-04-08 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-09-07 2017-08-18 N