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Deficiency Records for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | Health | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-12-05 | 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 | 2025-08-28 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-08-28 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | 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 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-10-24 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-08-07 | 2025-10-23 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-08-28 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-10-24 | 2024-11-15 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2024-10-24 | 2024-11-15 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-08-23 | 2024-09-19 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | 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 | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-26 | 2024-07-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-22 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-17 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-14 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-14 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-14 | 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 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-13 | 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 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-13 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-11-14 | Not Fixed | Y |