A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Aurora. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-05-04 | 2023-06-04 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-05-04 | 2023-06-04 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-27 | 2023-01-05 | 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 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | 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 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-01 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-11-05 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-10-22 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-10-05 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-10-05 | 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 | 2021-09-02 | 2021-10-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-29 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-05 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-05 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-31 | 2019-12-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-31 | 2019-12-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-31 | 2019-12-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-31 | 2019-12-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-19 | 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 | 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-29 | N |
