Deficiency Records for Cedar Hill Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cedar Hill 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?
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-07-10 2023-08-10 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-05-04 2023-06-20 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2023-05-04 2023-06-20 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-05-04 2023-06-20 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-05-04 2023-06-20 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 2023-05-04 2023-06-20 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 2023-05-04 2023-06-20 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-05-04 2023-06-18 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 2023-05-04 2023-06-18 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 2023-05-04 2023-06-18 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-05-04 2023-06-18 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-05-04 2023-06-18 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-05-04 2023-06-18 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-04-18 2023-05-25 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-03-02 2023-03-31 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-12-19 2023-01-20 Y
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2022-12-19 2023-01-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-11-02 2022-12-02 Y
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 2022-06-05 2022-07-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 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 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-03-28 2022-04-30 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-03-28 2022-04-30 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2022-03-28 2022-04-30 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-03-28 2022-04-30 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-03-28 2022-04-30 N
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. Fire Safety 2022-03-28 2022-04-30 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-31 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-31 Y
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-31 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-31 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-31 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-31 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-06-15 2021-07-31 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 2021-06-15 2021-07-31 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-06-15 2021-07-31 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-06-15 2021-07-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-03-04 2021-04-04 Y