Care Citations

ELDERWOOD AT TICONDEROGA

101 ADIRONDACK DRIVE, TICONDEROGA, NY, 12883 · 5185856771

What CMS has flagged

  • The most recent health inspection on record is more than two years old.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
2 / 5
Health inspection rating
2 / 5
Staffing rating
2 / 5
Certified beds
84
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
ELDERWOOD

Inspection findings on record (27)

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

— 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 .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0690 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0805 · scope/severity F · 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 .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0604 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

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 .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

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 .

— 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 0584 · scope/severity C · potential for 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 .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0814 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0836 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

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 .

— 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 0582 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Recorded as corrected on .

— 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

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

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

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 0757 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0758 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 335482