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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Berkeley Retirement Homethe has been cited for a total of 14 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Massachusetts, the average facility has **46.34 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2024-08-13
Correction Date: 2024-09-16
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

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

Survey Date: 2024-05-14
Correction Date: 2024-06-15
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2024-05-14
Correction Date: 2024-06-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-05-14
Correction Date: 2024-06-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey Date: 2024-05-14
Correction Date: 2024-06-15
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2024-05-14
Correction Date: 2024-06-15
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2023-03-26
Correction Date: 2023-05-01
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-03-26
Correction Date: 2023-05-01
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-01-21
Correction Date: 2022-02-07
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-01-21
Correction Date: 2022-02-07
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2021-01-12
Correction Date: 2021-01-28
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey Date: 2020-10-13
Correction Date: 2020-10-26
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-06-10
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey Date: 2019-05-23
Correction Date: 2019-06-10
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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