A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-01-24 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-24 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-14 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | 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 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-07 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-20 | Y |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | 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 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-02-10 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-23 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-19 | 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 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| 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 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-10-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | 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 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-28 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-28 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-28 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-28 | 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 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-02-05 | 2022-03-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-05 | 2022-03-03 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-02-05 | 2022-03-03 | 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 | 2022-02-05 | 2022-03-03 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-31 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-12 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | 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 | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-26 | 2020-12-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-06 | N |
