ALLURE OF PERU in PERU, IL was fined $70,301 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ALLURE OF PERU (PERU, IL) — $70,301 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ALLURE OF PERU in PERU, IL was fined $70,301 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


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


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


• 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.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.


• 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.