A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Estates of St Louis, LLC. 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 manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-25 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | 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 | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | 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 | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-04-26 | N |
