A list of the most recent deficiencies for Alpine Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-12 | 2023-08-10 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-11 | 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 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-11 | 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 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-25 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-09-07 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-07 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-09-07 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-07-02 | 2021-08-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-07-02 | 2021-08-05 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-07-02 | 2021-08-05 | 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 | 2021-07-02 | 2021-08-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-07-02 | 2021-08-05 | Y |
