A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elevate Care Niles. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2024-01-26 | 2024-01-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-12-10 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-11-19 | 2023-11-22 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-10-23 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | Y |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | 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 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-24 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-04 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2022-10-02 | 2022-10-03 | Y |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2022-09-04 | 2022-09-05 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-09-04 | 2022-09-05 | 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 | 2022-09-04 | 2022-09-05 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-04 | 2022-09-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-08 | 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 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-08 | Y |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | 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 | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-08 | 2022-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-05 | 2021-12-15 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-16 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-16 | 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 | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-16 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-19 | 2021-09-20 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-19 | 2021-09-20 | 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 | 2021-09-10 | 2021-09-11 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-15 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-15 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-08-15 | 2021-08-20 | 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 | 2021-08-15 | 2021-08-20 | 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 | 2021-08-15 | 2021-08-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-10 | N |
