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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Wells Nursing Home Inc has been cited for a total of 19 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In New York, the average facility has **24.69 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

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

Survey Date: 2024-09-12
Correction Date: 2024-10-10
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2024-09-12
Correction Date: 2024-04-17
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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: 2024-09-12
Correction Date: 2024-10-09
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2021-10-27
Correction Date: 2021-12-26
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-15
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey Date: 2019-05-09
Correction Date: 2019-07-08
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-01-25
Correction Date: 2018-04-10
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey Date: 2018-01-25
Correction Date: 2018-04-10
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2018-01-25
Correction Date: 2018-04-10
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2018-01-25
Correction Date: 2018-04-10
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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