Deficiency Records for Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2023-07-10 2023-08-12 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-07-10 2023-08-12 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-07-10 2023-08-12 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-07 Y
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. Health 2022-08-05 2022-08-26 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-04-08 2022-04-18 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-12-02 2021-12-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-05-10 2021-06-02 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2021-01-13 2021-02-01 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-01-13 2021-02-01 N