A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lincoln Meadows 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? |
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-11 | 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 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-10 | Y |
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-03-13 | 2023-04-06 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-20 | 2023-03-24 | Y |
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2023-01-20 | 2023-03-24 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-20 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-30 | 2022-09-12 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-29 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-29 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-29 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-29 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-29 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-29 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-12 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-29 | Y |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-18 | 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 | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-18 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-15 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-15 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-09 | 2022-05-19 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-20 | 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-20 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-03-16 | 2022-04-20 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-03-16 | 2022-04-20 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-03-16 | 2022-04-20 | Y |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-13 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-11-10 | 2021-12-15 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-11-10 | 2021-12-15 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-16 | Y |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-16 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-15 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-15 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-20 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-15 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-12 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-27 | N |
Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-27 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-27 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-27 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-27 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2019-12-26 | N |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-19 | 2018-11-13 | N |