A list of the most recent deficiencies for Belmont Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | 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 | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-10-19 | 2022-11-25 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-07-02 | N |
