CMS Inspection Results for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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.

• 10/27/2008 Health Survey for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 10/23/2008 Fire Safety Survey for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 11/20/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 11/16/2007 Health Survey for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 01/25/2007 Health Survey for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Get rid of garbage properly.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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.	Pattern	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.	Pattern	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	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 01/23/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LA VIDA LLENA LIFECARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Laboratories
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper facilities for the use and storage of combustible liquids.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
emergency showers.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm