APERION CARE DEKALB in DEKALB, IL was fined $68,368 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

APERION CARE DEKALB (DEKALB, IL) — $68,368 in CMS Fines

Outcome: APERION CARE DEKALB in DEKALB, IL was fined $68,368 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.