Cherokee Country Nursing Home Inspection Deficiencies Results
No one likes to see nursing home abuse or neglect. The following information has been gathered from inspection results reported by the CMS.
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:
1. Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (07/15/2004)
2. Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. (07/15/2004)
3. Give enough notice to the resident before changing the resident's room or roommate. (12/02/2004)
4. Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. (12/02/2004)
5. Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. (12/02/2004)
Date of this inspection: 12/02/2004
Complaint Investigations During: 07/01/2004 - 09/30/2005
Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 10
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Alabama: 9
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States: 8
Range of Health Deficiencies in Alabama: 0 - 53
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