A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Heights of North Houston. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-12 | 2023-04-13 | 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 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-02-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-11 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | 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 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2021-07-23 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-23 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-23 | 2021-08-16 | Y |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-27 | 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 | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-27 | N |
