Care Citations

Nexus at Alton

3523 WICKENHAUSER, ALTON, IL, 62002 · 6184658887

What CMS has flagged

  • CMS has flagged this facility for abuse citations.
  • The most recent health inspection on record is more than two years old.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
1 / 5
Health inspection rating
1 / 5
Staffing rating
1 / 5
Certified beds
181
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Inspection findings on record (98)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0727 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0919 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0690 · scope/severity D · 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.

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0559 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0919 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0759 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0908 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0808 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0690 · scope/severity D · 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0805 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0760 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0635 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0809 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0758 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0694 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0573 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0624 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0552 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0745 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0803 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0578 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0806 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0573 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0921 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0690 · scope/severity E · 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0693 · scope/severity D · 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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0727 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0803 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0698 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0759 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0575 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 145427