A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Casper. 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-03-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| 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 | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-31 | Y |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-09-07 | 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 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-08-18 | N |
| 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 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-08-13 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-20 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-20 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-19 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-03 | N |
| 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 | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-03 | Y |
