Deficiency Records for View Ridge Care Center
Updated as of May 01, 2023
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for View Ridge 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| 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 | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-06-05 | 2020-08-25 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | 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 | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | 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 | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-14 | 2019-01-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-07 | 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 | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | 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 | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | 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 | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | 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 | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | 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 | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | 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 | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | 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 | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-01 | N |
