A list of the most recent deficiencies for Westward Heights Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-16 | 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 | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-01 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | 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 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-25 | 2019-08-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-25 | 2019-08-23 | N |
