Deficiency timeline
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Scituate, MA. Newest events first.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0585: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0679: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0758: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0868: Administration
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected Apr 21, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0583: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Apr 14, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0604: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0761: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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.
Corrected Feb 2, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 1, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0550: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Feb 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0849: Administration
Administration
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.
Corrected Feb 26, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Apr 14, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Mar 31, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 22, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0697: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Apr 22, 2022
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