Deficiency Records for Sea Cliff Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sea Cliff Healthcare 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?
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-09 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-09 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-09 Y
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-09 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-09-21 2023-10-09 Y
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 2023-09-01 2023-09-19 Y
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-19 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-09-01 2023-09-19 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-08-15 2023-09-02 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-08-03 2023-08-27 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-08-03 2023-08-27 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-07-25 2023-08-13 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-07-12 2023-08-04 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-07-12 2023-08-04 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-07-12 2023-08-04 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-06-30 2023-07-27 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-06 2023-06-26 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2023-04-20 2023-05-08 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-03-14 2023-04-02 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-03-14 2023-04-02 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-12-28 2023-01-06 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-11-21 2022-12-09 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-11-17 2022-12-09 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 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 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2022-11-09 2022-12-07 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2022-11-10 2022-11-28 Y
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 2022-11-10 2022-11-28 Y
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 2022-11-10 2022-11-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-11-10 2022-11-28 Y
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-28 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-28 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-28 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-11-28 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-10-21 2022-11-04 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-10-21 2022-11-04 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-01 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-14 2022-09-26 Y
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 2022-09-13 2022-09-23 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-08-24 2022-09-09 Y
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 2022-08-18 2022-09-09 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-04-22 2022-05-13 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-04-20 2022-05-02 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-04-20 2022-05-02 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-03-09 2022-04-27 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-02-01 2022-02-07 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-02-01 2022-02-07 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-02-01 2022-02-07 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-11-10 2021-11-20 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-10-18 2021-11-12 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-10-26 2021-10-27 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-10-26 2021-10-27 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-10-26 2021-10-27 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-09-22 2021-10-12 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-22 2021-10-12 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2021-09-22 2021-10-12 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-24 2021-09-04 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2021-08-24 2021-09-04 Y
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Health 2021-06-24 2021-07-25 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. Health 2021-06-17 2021-07-09 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-06-04 2021-06-21 Y
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-06-04 2021-06-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-05-06 2021-05-19 Y
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-10 2019-08-05 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 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 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 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 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
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 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 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 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-06-18 2019-07-18 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 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 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 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 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2018-09-18 2018-10-08 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 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 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 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 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 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 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 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 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 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 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-06-04 2018-07-04 N