A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of South Hill. 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 safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-24 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-24 | 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 | 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-19 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | 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 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-13 | Y |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | 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 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-29 | 2022-09-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-13 | Y |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-06 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | 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 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-02 | N |
