This 77-bed nursing home as received a “below average” for its Overall rating, according to Medicare’s 2012 annual report on nursing home facilities. Additionally, it received a “much below average” for its Health Inspections rating. Talahi Care Center was cited with 8 health deficiencies, including the facility’s:
- Failure to provide care by qualified persons according to each resident’s written plan of care;
- Failure to ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion;
- Failure to coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-challenged patients;
- Failure to store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way; and
- Failure to ensure that the nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Additionally, Medicare validated a complaint wherein the facility failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident.
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