Nemasket Healthcare Center

Inspection Results

Nursing Homes Massachusetts Middleborough Nemasket Healthcare Center

Nemasket Healthcare Center has been cited for a total of 33 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year and you may want to check with the location or here to see if more recent data is available for Nemasket Healthcare Center.

Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 367 nursing homes in Massachusetts with a total of 22,497 deficiencies resulting in an average of 61.30 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-09-13

Corrected:

2022-09-26

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

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-09-13

Corrected:

2022-09-26

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.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-09-13

Corrected:

2022-09-26

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-09-13

Corrected:

2022-09-26

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

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-09-13

Corrected:

2022-09-26

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2022-09-13

Corrected:

2022-09-26

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-29

Corrected:

2021-10-11

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2021-09-29

Corrected:

2021-10-11

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category:

Infection Control Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2020-10-29

Corrected:

2020-11-13

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

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-10-30

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

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

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-10-30

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

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.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

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

Category:

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-10-30

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

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

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-10-30

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

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.

Category:

Environmental Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2019-09-25

Corrected:

2019-11-07

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

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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.

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category:

Administration Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

Category:

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category:

Administration Deficiencies

Scope:

From Complaint:

Standard:

Survey Date:

2018-12-11

Corrected:

2019-01-18

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