A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vineyard Post Acute. 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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-02-20 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-22 | 2023-10-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-05 | 2023-10-06 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-15 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-06-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-06-14 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-26 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-10-07 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-22 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | 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 | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-07-12 | Y |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | 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 | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-05-07 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-07 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | 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 | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | 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 | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| 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 | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-15 | 2019-01-11 | N |
