Uptown Care Center

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Egress Deficiencies

Provide large enough exits.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

A complaint survey, prompted by #CO39475, Incident #36989, Incident #37030, Incident #37715, Incident #38401, Incident #38608 and Incident #39409 was conducted on 3/24/25 to 3/25/25. One deficiency was cited. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two (#1 and #2) of nine residents reviewed for abuse out of 10 sample residents were kept free from physical abuse.Resident #1 admitted to the facility on 11/6/24 with diagnoses of hemiplegia (paralysis affecting one side of the body) affecting the right dominant side, aphasia (a partial loss of language skills due to brain damage) and nicotine dependence. According to Resident #1' s care plan, he had a history of reaching out and grabbing others. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on 10/26/23 with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder bipolar type (mental health condition with symptoms of hallucinations and delusions and mood disorder), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cognitive communication deficit.On 2/17/25 Resident #1 and Resident #2 were standing in line waiting to go outside for their smoking break. The residents were standing in a line close to one another. Resident #1 kicked Resident #2 and then, as a result, Resident #2 punched Resident #1 in the face. Both of the residents fell to the ground. Resident #1 sustained a laceration to his face which required him to be sent to the hospital for stitches. Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Abuse policy, dated 2/29/24, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 3/25/25 at 5:57 p.m. It read in pertinent part, "The facility does not condone resident abuse and shall take every precaution possible to prevent resident abuse by anyone, including staff members, other residents, volunteers, and staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, resident representative, sponsors, friends, or any other individuals."Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. "Providing a safe environment for the resident is one of the most basic and essential duties of our facility. Physical abuse is defined as abuse that results in bodily harm with intent. It includes hitting, slapping, pinchi..

A survey prompted by complaint #CO39711 was completed on 3/24/25 to 3/25/25. One deficiency was cited. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two (#1 and #2) of nine residents reviewed for abuse out of 10 sample residents were kept free from physical abuse.Resident #1 admitted to the facility on 11/6/24 with diagnoses of hemiplegia (paralysis affecting one side of the body) affecting the right dominant side, aphasia (a partial loss of language skills due to brain damage) and nicotine dependence. According to Resident #1' s care plan, he had a history of reaching out and grabbing others. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on 10/26/23 with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder bipolar type (mental health condition with symptoms of hallucinations and delusions and mood disorder), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cognitive communication deficit.On 2/17/25 Resident #1 and Resident #2 were standing in line waiting to go outside for their smoking break. The residents were standing in a line close to one another. Resident #1 kicked Resident #2 and then, as a result, Resident #2 punched Resident #1 in the face. Both of the residents fell to the ground. Resident #1 sustained a laceration to his face which required him to be sent to the hospital for stitches. Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Abuse policy, dated 2/29/24, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 3/25/25 at 5:57 p.m. It read in pertinent part, "The facility does not condone resident abuse and shall take every precaution possible to prevent resident abuse by anyone, including staff members, other residents, volunteers, and staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, resident representative, sponsors, friends, or any other individuals."Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. "Providing a safe environment for the resident is one of the most basic and essential duties of our facility. Physical abuse is defined as abuse that results in bodily harm with intent. It includes hitting, slapping, pinchi..