Care Citations

WACHUSETT MANOR

32 HOSPITAL HILL ROAD, GARDNER, MA, 01440 · 9786325477

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
3 / 5
Health inspection rating
3 / 5
Staffing rating
2 / 5
Certified beds
96
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
EPHRAM LAHASKY

Inspection findings on record (42)

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

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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 0585 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity D · 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 .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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 E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0925 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity D · 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.

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 .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0791 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0921 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0726 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0838 · scope/severity F · 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0888 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0887 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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 0637 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0640 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0641 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity D · 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 0657 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0679 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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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 0692 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0694 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0700 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity D · 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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— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0883 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0909 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 225533