Deficiency Records for Avantara Pierre

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avantara Pierre. 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 and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 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 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 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 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2024-01-09 2024-02-20 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-16 2023-07-31 Y
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Health 2023-06-16 2023-07-31 Y
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-01-12 2023-02-20 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 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2023-01-13 2023-02-11 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-01-12 2023-01-23 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 2023-01-12 2023-01-15 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 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 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 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 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-08-17 2021-10-04 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-17 2021-09-16 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 2021-08-16 2021-09-15 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-14 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-07 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-08-17 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-08-17 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-22 2021-05-20 N