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Riverbend Of South Natick

June 5, 2024 · S Natick, MA · 34 South Lincoln Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 55
Provider ID 225615
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Riverbend Of South Natick
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Inspection Summary

RIVERBEND OF SOUTH NATICK in S NATICK, MA — inspection on June 5, 2024.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF692
TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 44337 Few from a potential restraint, out of a total sample of 13 residents. affected

Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated Resident #27 was severely cognitively impaired as evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of one out of a total score of 15.

On 5/30/24 at 9:33 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #27 asleep in bed with the right side of the bed positioned flush against the wall.

On 6/4/24 at 8:50 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #27 lying in bed, with the right side of the bed positioned flush against the wall.

The surveyor also observed that the head of the bed was elevated.

Review of Resident #27's Physician's orders dated 5/1/24 through 6/30/24, did not indicate any orders for the Resident to have the bed positioned flush against the wall on the right side of the bed.

225615

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 225615 B.

Wing 06/05/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Riverbend of South Natick 34 South Lincoln Street S Natick, MA 01760

Review of Resident #4's May 2024 Physician's orders indicated:

-Artificial Tears: one drop into each eye, ordered 2/15/24

-Breo Ellipta: 100-25 mcg one puff inhale into lungs once daily, rinse mouth after each use, ordered 2/20/24

-Buspirone: 15 mg tablet, ordered 2/20/24

-Creon: 6,000-unit capsule, ordered 2/20/24

-Famotidine: 29 mg tablet, ordered 4/24/24

-Furosemide: 40 mg tablet, ordered 2/20/24

-Magnesium Oxide: 400 mg tablet, ordered 2/15/24

225615

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 225615 B.

Wing 06/05/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Riverbend of South Natick 34 South Lincoln Street S Natick, MA 01760

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in S NATICK, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from RIVERBEND OF SOUTH NATICK or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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