Deficiency Records for North Aurora Care Center
Updated as of September 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for North Aurora Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | 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 | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | 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 | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | 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 | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-08-30 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-19 | Y |
| Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | Health | 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-30 | 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 | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | N |
| Upon the death of a resident, convey the resident?s personal funds and an accounting of those funds to the appropriate party. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-03-07 | 2017-03-21 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-27 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-25 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-10-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-10-14 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-12 | N |
