A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care International. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-11 | Y |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-11 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-11 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-11 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | 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 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-28 | Y |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-04 | 2023-08-17 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-04 | 2023-08-17 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-04 | 2023-08-17 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | 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 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | 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 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | 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 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | 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 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | 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 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-03 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-15 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-15 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-15 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-27 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-27 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-12 | 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 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-23 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-23 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-10-17 | 2022-10-20 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-31 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | 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 | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | 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 | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-04 | 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 | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-06-19 | 2022-06-27 | 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 | 2022-06-19 | 2022-06-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-10 | 2022-04-19 | 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 | 2022-04-10 | 2022-04-19 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-17 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-17 | Y |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-17 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-17 | 2022-02-03 | 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 | 2022-01-17 | 2022-02-03 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-30 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-30 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-30 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-02 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-02 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-02 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-02 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-02 | Y |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-20 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | 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 | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | 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 | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-16 | 2021-07-30 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2021-05-07 | 2021-05-26 | Y |
