Deficiency Records for Apple Valley Village Health Care Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Apple Valley Village Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-08 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-21 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-20 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-20 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-20 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-20 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-22 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-22 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-10 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | 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 | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | 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 | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | 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 | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-05-12 | Not Fixed | Y |
