Deficiency Records for Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-24 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-24 | Y |
| Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. | Health | 2017-06-13 | 2017-07-24 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of laboratory tests. | Health | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | 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 | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of laboratory tests. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-17 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-17 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Horizontal exits. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-02-19 | N |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-01-26 | 2016-01-28 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-01-26 | 2016-01-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-01-26 | 2016-01-28 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-20 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-12 | Y |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-13 | Y |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-03-13 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-03-13 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-03-13 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-03-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-03-13 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2014-12-05 | 2015-02-26 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-12 | 2015-01-19 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-12 | 2015-01-19 | N |
