A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Chicago Heights. 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? |
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Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-29 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-29 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-29 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-23 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | 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 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-13 | 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 | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | 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 | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-12 | N |
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-07 | N |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-01 | Y |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-10-20 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-05 | N |
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | N |
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | Y |
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-31 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-04 | Y |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-04 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-04-04 | 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 | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-17 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2023-03-02 | Y |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
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 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | 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 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | Y |
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-02 | Y |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | 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 | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | 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 | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-20 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-05-06 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-06 | 2022-05-30 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-23 | Y |
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 | 2022-01-21 | 2022-02-10 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-07 | Y |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-12-21 | 2022-01-07 | Y |
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 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | Y |
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-10 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-24 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-02 | 2021-11-24 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-07 | 2021-11-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Have policies on smoking. | Health | 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-07 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Have policies on smoking. | Health | 2021-07-07 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-07-07 | 2021-07-30 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-14 | Y |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-14 | Y |