Care Citations

SAUGUS CENTER

266 LINCOLN AVENUE, SAUGUS, MA, 01906 · 7812336830

What CMS has flagged

  • CMS status on record: SFF Candidate.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
1 / 5
Health inspection rating
1 / 5
Staffing rating
3 / 5
Certified beds
80
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Inspection findings on record (66)

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

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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 .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

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 0835 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0730 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

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 .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0881 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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 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 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 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0688 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0744 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0770 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0805 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

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

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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 .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity E · 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 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 .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0790 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0554 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0578 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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 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 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · 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 .

— 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.

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0698 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0740 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0908 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

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 .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0691 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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 .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0552 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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 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 .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0688 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

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

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 0623 · scope/severity B · 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0625 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 225147