All citations for Aperion Care Dekalb

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 17, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2022).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2022).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2022).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2022).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2022).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2022).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2022).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2022).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 4, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.