Deficiency Records for Pioneer Health Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pioneer Health Care 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?
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-11-13 2023-12-25 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-01-11 2023-02-14 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2022-12-29 2023-02-11 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2022-12-29 2023-02-11 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-12-29 2023-02-11 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 2023-01-11 2023-02-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-01-11 2023-02-03 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-01-11 2023-02-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-01-11 2023-01-16 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-12 Y
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 2022-09-07 2022-10-06 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Health 2022-09-07 2022-10-06 Y
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. Health 2022-03-03 2022-03-14 Y
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-19 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-19 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-19 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-19 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-19 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-15 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-14 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-14 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-14 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-14 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-14 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 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 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 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 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2021-09-16 2021-10-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-16 2021-09-16 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-11-25 2020-01-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-31 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-26 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-24 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 2019-10-30 2019-12-19 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-18 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-10 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 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 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 2019-10-30 2019-12-03 N