Deficiency Records for Norwalk Skilled Nursing and Wellness Centre, LLC
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Norwalk Skilled Nursing and Wellness Centre, LLC. 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 or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-23 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-09-25 | 2023-10-25 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-21 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-21 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-11 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-02 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-16 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | 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 | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | 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 | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | 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 | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | 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 | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | 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 | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-02 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | 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 | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | Health | 2018-11-18 | 2018-12-17 | N |
