Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Deerfield Health Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to follow infection control precautions during catheter care for a resident with an indwelling catheter. The CNA did not wear an isolation gown as required by the facility's policy, despite the presence of an Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign. The CNA admitted to forgetting the requirement, and the DON confirmed the expectation for gown and glove use. The facility's policy mandates gowns and gloves for high-contact care activities, but the CNA's oversight led to a deficiency.
The facility failed to offer the recommended pneumococcal vaccine to two eligible residents, as per CDC guidelines and facility policy. One resident's record showed no history of receiving the vaccine, and another had not received any further vaccines since 2018. The facility could not locate declination forms for either resident, and the policy lacked a procedure for monitoring vaccination status beyond the first quarterly MDS and care plan meeting.
The facility failed to secure a medication cart, which was left unlocked and unattended for 6 minutes by an LPN. During this time, several staff members, including the DON and a CNA, walked past the cart. The DON confirmed that the expectation is for the cart to be locked when not attended, as per the facility's policy.
Failure to Follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions During Catheter Care
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to the recommended infection control precautions during catheter care for a resident with an indwelling catheter. The resident, who had renal insufficiency and obstructive uropathy, was observed with an Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign on the door of their private room. During an observation, a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) was seen performing catheter care without wearing an isolation gown, which was required by the facility's policy for residents with indwelling medical devices. The CNA performed hand hygiene and donned gloves but neglected to wear the necessary gown while assisting the resident with toileting and catheter care. The CNA admitted to forgetting about the Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign and mistakenly believed it had been removed for the resident. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the expectation was for staff to wear an isolation gown and gloves for residents with catheters or chronic wounds. The facility's policy on transmission-based precautions clearly outlined the need for gowns and gloves during high-contact resident care activities, including catheter care. Despite staff education on these precautions, the CNA's failure to comply with the policy resulted in a deficiency in infection control practices.
Failure to Administer Pneumococcal Vaccines to Eligible Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to offer the recommended pneumococcal vaccine to eligible residents, specifically two residents, as per the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the facility's own policy. Resident #11's vaccine record did not show any history of receiving a pneumococcal vaccine, and there was no declination form indicating refusal. Resident #13 had received the Prevnar 13 pneumococcal vaccine in 2018 but had not received any further pneumococcal vaccines since then, and similarly, there was no declination form on record. The facility's census at the time was 22 residents. The Director of Nursing (DON) explained that the process for monitoring vaccine status involves filling out a form at the time of admission. If a resident is eligible and consents, the vaccine is obtained from the pharmacy or administered during a vaccine clinic. If declined, a declination form is signed. However, the facility was unable to locate any further vaccine information or declination forms for the two residents in question. The facility's policy did not include a procedure for monitoring vaccination status beyond the first quarterly MDS and care plan meeting, which contributed to the oversight.
Failure to Secure Medication Cart
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly secure medications to minimize loss or unauthorized access. During an observation, a medication cart on the northeast hall was left unlocked and unattended for 6 minutes by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). During this time, several staff members, including the Director of Nursing (DON) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), walked past the unattended cart. An interview with the DON revealed that the expectation is for the medication cart to be locked when not attended by staff. The facility's policy, reviewed and dated 4/26/22, also documented that the cart should be locked when not attended by staff.
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