Deficiency Records for Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Itasca

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Itasca. 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?
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2024-01-31 2024-02-01 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2024-01-31 2024-02-01 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2024-01-31 2024-02-01 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-08-24 2023-08-25 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-08-24 2023-08-25 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2023-08-24 2023-08-25 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-07-20 2023-08-10 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-07-20 2023-08-10 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-07-20 2023-08-10 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 2022-06-09 2022-07-09 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 2022-06-09 2022-07-09 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 2022-06-09 2022-07-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-06-09 2022-07-09 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2022-06-09 2022-07-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-28 2022-04-26 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-01-24 2022-01-25 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-09-15 2021-09-16 Y
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). Health 2021-09-15 2021-09-16 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-15 2021-09-16 Y
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-27 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-27 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 2019-07-27 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-06-26 2019-07-26 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2019-06-26 2019-07-26 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-06-26 2019-07-26 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 2019-06-26 2019-07-26 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2019-06-26 2019-07-26 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-06-27 Not Fixed N