LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON

Category: Nursing Home

ONE GREAT ROAD
ACTON, MA 01720

Medicare, Medicaid

Capacity: 155 beds

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Life Care Center Of Acton Details

Resident Capacity:

155

Life Care Center Of Acton Costs

Reimbursement:

Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON

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.

12/12/2008 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

11/04/2008 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	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
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 professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

12/17/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
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
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
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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
Deficiency	Scope	Level 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