Care Citations

FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE

1748 HIGHLAND AVENUE, FALL RIVER, MA, 02720 · 5087301070

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
1 / 5
Health inspection rating
1 / 5
Staffing rating
2 / 5
Certified beds
176
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE

Inspection findings on record (54)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0628 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0760 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0557 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0565 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0567 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0692 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0759 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0803 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0865 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0551 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0645 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0685 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity H · actual harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity H · actual harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity H · actual harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0740 · scope/severity H · actual harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0745 · scope/severity H · actual harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0558 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0699 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0712 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0847 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

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— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0868 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0645 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0655 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0676 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0687 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

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— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0838 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0623 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0641 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0568 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 225723