A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ellsworth Health Services. 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 timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | 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 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-04 | 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 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | 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 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | 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 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | Not Fixed | N |
