LEO P LACHANCE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Category: Nursing Home
59 EASTWOOD CIRCLE, P O BOX 310
GARDNER, MA 01440

Nursing Home

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Details

Resident Capacity:120

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.

  • 09/04/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LEO P LACHANCE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Building Service Equipment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Hazardous Area
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 08/01/2007 Health Survey for LEO P LACHANCE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated 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
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. Pattern 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
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. 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 Actual harm
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. Isolated Actual harm
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Widespread 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
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get dental care for each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated 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 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
Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 08/22/2006 Health Survey for LEO P LACHANCE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. Pattern 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 a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. 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

 

  • 10/11/2005 Fire Safety Survey for LEO P LACHANCE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 09/15/2005 Health Survey for LEO P LACHANCE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm

 

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