A list of the most recent deficiencies for Guardian Elder Care at Wheeling. 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 safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-29 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | 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 | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | N |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | 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 | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-03-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | 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 | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | 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 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | 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 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | 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 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-02-22 | 2022-04-14 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | 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 | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-16 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-06-08 | 2021-06-23 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-08-06 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-04 | 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 | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-04 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-04 | N |
