A list of the most recent deficiencies for Homestead 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 smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-16 | 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 | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-17 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-15 | 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 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-14 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-03 | N |
