Deficiency Records for Longmeadow Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Longmeadow 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-10-19 2023-10-09 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-09-14 2023-09-15 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-09-14 2023-09-15 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-09-14 2023-09-15 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-11 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-05-24 2023-06-14 Y
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2023-02-13 2023-04-27 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-02-13 2023-03-10 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-02-13 2023-03-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-02-14 2023-03-07 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 2023-02-14 2023-02-21 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 2023-02-14 2023-02-21 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2023-02-14 2023-02-21 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-02-14 2023-02-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-01-05 2023-01-09 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-05 2023-01-09 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-03 2022-12-04 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-09-21 2022-10-10 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 2022-08-11 2022-08-15 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 2022-06-30 2022-07-19 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-07-12 2022-07-15 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-07-12 2022-07-15 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-07-12 2022-07-15 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-08 2022-03-15 Y
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 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 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-12-09 2022-01-04 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 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 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 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 2021-12-17 2021-12-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-10-13 2021-11-11 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-04-30 2021-05-26 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-04-30 2021-05-26 Y
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 2021-04-30 2021-05-26 Y
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2020-09-22 2020-10-08 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 2020-09-23 2020-10-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-09-23 2020-10-06 N