Cherry Hill Manor

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cherry Hill Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF689Dec 7, 2023

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident has the appropriate assistive device to prevent accident hazards for 3 of 3 units reviewed for relative to Hoyer's (Mechanical lift/assistive device) transfers, Resident ID #s 1, 22, 42, 59, 61, 73, 82, 94, 121, 127, and 130. Findings are as follows: According to the State Operations Manual Appendix PP - Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities last revised on 2/3/2023, states in part, .Assistive devices also can help to prevent accidents. Assistive devices and equipment can help residents move with increased independence, transfer with greater comfort, and feel physically more secure. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF569Jan 8, 2026

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to notify each resident, or resident representative, who receives Medicaid benefits, when the amount in the resident's account reaches $200 less than the Social Security Income (SSI) resource limit for 3 of 3 residents reviewed with over $4000 in personal needs funds handled by the facility, Resident ID #s 65, 77, and 159.Findings are as follows:Record review of Title 210-Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Chapter 50-Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) under section 2.4 (G) of the Uniform Accountability Procedures for Title XIX Resident Personal Needs Funds in Community Nursing Facilities, ICF/DD Facilities, and Assisted Living Residences requires that the facility shall: .(10) The nursing… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 10, 2024

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections, relative to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP; involves using gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities) for 1 of 1 resident observed for high-contact resident care activities, Resident ID #1. Findings are as follows: Review of a community reported complaint submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Health on 12/3/2024, alleged concerns with proper hygiene care and proper sanitization before seeing a resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Oct 5, 2022

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure accurate assessments reflecting the residents' status for 3 of 5 residents reviewed relative to weekly skin assessments, Resident ID #s 46, 113, and 200 and 1 of 5 residents reviewed relative to pain, Resident ID #202. Findings are as follows: Record review of a facility policy titled, Skin Integrity & Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention and Management last reviewed on 4/19/2022 states in part, .1. A comprehensive skin inspection/assessment on admission and re-admission to the center may identify pre-existing signs of possible deep tissue damage already present .3. A skin assessment/inspection should be performed weekly . 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF698Oct 5, 2022

  Based on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents who require [CONDITION(S)] receive services consistent with professional standards of practice, for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for [CONDITION(S)], Resident ID #s 36 and 69. Findings are as follows: According to the Illustrated Manual of Nursing Practice, 2nd, 1994, .after completion of hemo-[CONDITION(S)], monitor the access device for bleeding .Assess circulation at the access site at least four times daily by auscultating for bruit [audible vascular sound associated with turbulent blood flow] and palpating for thrill [vibration felt of blood flow]. Lack of bruit may indicate a blood clot, requiring immediate surgical attention . […]