CMS Inspection Results for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

• 01/08/2009 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 12/08/2008 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 12/06/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly working alarms on sprinkler valves.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly located and lighted Exit signs.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Interior Finish
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire-resistant interior walls.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 11/08/2007 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 11/02/2006 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 10/31/2006 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ANDOVER

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Furnishings and Decorations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper backup exit lighting.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm