A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Elgin. 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 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-08 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-08-03 | 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 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-30 | 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 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-29 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-29 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-29 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-29 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-11 | 2023-02-14 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-05 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | 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 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-26 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-23 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | 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 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | 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 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-07-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-24 | 2022-07-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-19 | 2022-04-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-26 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-08 | 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 | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-04 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-29 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-25 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | 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 | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | 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 | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-08 | 2021-06-22 | N |
