A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nhc Healthcare, St Charles. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-12 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-11-10 | 2022-12-23 | 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 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-10 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | 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 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-06 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-11 | 2022-08-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-09 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-22 | 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 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-22 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-05 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-05 | 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 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | 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 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-23 | N |
