Deficiency Records for Hammond Health Services

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hammond 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?
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 2024-01-31 2024-03-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2024-01-31 2024-03-01 N
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Fire Safety 2024-01-30 2024-03-01 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2024-01-30 2024-03-01 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-03-24 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-01-05 2023-01-30 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 2023-01-04 2023-01-30 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-01-30 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-01-30 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-01-30 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-29 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 2021-09-27 2021-10-29 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-09-27 2021-10-29 N