Deficiency Records for The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-20 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-26 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-26 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-01-27 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-20 | 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 | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-02 | N |
