LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Category: Nursing Home
ONE GREAT ROAD
ACTON, MA 01720

Nursing Home

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837364101

Details

Resident Capacity:138

Costs

PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results

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.

  • 12/17/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

 

  • 11/29/2007 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel 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
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern 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
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 11/16/2006 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Exits and Egress
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

 

  • 10/25/2006 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. Isolated Actual harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. Isolated 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
Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Let residents complain without being treated differently or badly. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Let each resident choose a personal doctor. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 11/15/2005 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Corridor Walls and Doors
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

 

  • 09/27/2005 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel 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
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Pattern 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
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated 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
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern 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
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

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