Inspection citations at Bickford Health Care Center

D March 25, 2026 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 25, 2026 Tag F0658 Complaint investigation Corrected May 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 9, 2026 Tag F0842 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 3, 2026 Tag F0842 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 3, 2026 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 3, 2026 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D March 3, 2026 Tag F0641 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F March 3, 2026 Tag F0868 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F March 3, 2026 Tag F0841 Complaint investigation Corrected Apr 2026

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0843 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Administration Deficiencies

Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0842 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0841 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0837 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0835 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0776 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0772 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Administration Deficiencies

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0684 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D February 13, 2026 Tag F0580 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J February 13, 2026 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J February 13, 2026 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected Mar 2026

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

B January 13, 2026 Tag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

No actual harm, minimal potential

B January 13, 2026 Tag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, minimal potential

B January 13, 2026 Tag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, minimal potential

B January 13, 2026 Tag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, minimal potential

B January 13, 2026 Tag F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, minimal potential

B January 13, 2026 Tag F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0687

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D January 13, 2026 Tag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E January 13, 2026 Tag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E January 13, 2026 Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E January 13, 2026 Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm