East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF697Jun 1, 2022

  Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was newly admitted for short term rehabilitation and required management of severe pain due to sciatica with radiculopathy (nerve involvement, such as a pinched nerve), and right hip [CONDITION(S)] with periarticular (around the joint) tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons a strong fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone) and bursitis (inflammation of bursa, the fluid filled pads that act as cushions to the joint), the Facility failed to ensure that his/her pain was adequately treated and managed, when he/she experienced and complained to nursing of moderate to severe pain that was not sufficiently addressed until three days after his/her admission. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Jun 1, 2022

  Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was newly admitted , the Facility failed to ensure he/she was free from significant medication errors, when due to medication reconciliation error upon admission to the facility, he/she was administered three medications that were not listed on the Hospital Discharge Summary medication list. Resident #1 was administered the three medications daily during his/her entire stay in the facility, and the three medications were included on the facility Discharge Referral when he/she was discharged home. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 20, 2021

  Based on interview, document review, observation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff adhered to proper infection control measures on four out of four units related to (A.) The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1.) Use of appropriate isolation gowns, 2.) Appropriate removal of PPE, 3.) Use of face masks and eye protection in resident care areas, 4.) Use of PPE for high contact care, and (B.) Failed to ensure the proper handling of soiled linen on two out of four units related to COVID-19. Findings include: During an interview on 1/20/21 at 8:10 A.M., the Director of Nurses (DON) said the facility was not on a contingency plan for the use of PPE (including gowns). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 22, 2025

  Based on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices for cleaning medical equipment was maintained to prevent the potential spread of infection within the facility on two Units (100s and 400s), out of four units observed. Specifically, 1. On the 100s Unit, the facility failed to ensure staff cleaned and disinfected the portable vital signs machine (medical device that takes temperature, blood pressure, and blood oxygen readings) in between resident use. 2. On the 400s Unit, the facility failed to ensure that staff disinfected the glucometer machine while performing finger sticks, and portable vital signs machine in between residents, increasing the risk for the potential spread of infection between residents.Findings include: 1a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 7, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment was provided relative to dining for two Residents (#44 and #4) out of a total sample of 27 residents, on two of four units observed (Unit Three and Unit Four). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: 1. -For Resident #44, that meals were provided timely when he/she was dining with other residents and that blood sugar (glucose) checks were not completed in the dining room. -that residents seated together in a dining area, were served their meals at the same time. 2. For Resident #4, that the Resident's preference for beverages was provided timely with meals. Findings include: 1. […]