A list of the most recent deficiencies for Apple Valley Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-02 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-27 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-15 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | 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 | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-19 | 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 | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-24 | 2019-02-01 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | 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 | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | N |
