Duluth, MN

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $244,730 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN

(218) 625-6421

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

140

Certified beds

Average residents

103

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1986-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.94

Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.52

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.24

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.70

All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.46

RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.22

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.63

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.09

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.27

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.19

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

61%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

51%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,243

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

7.25

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9807

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 19.13% · Performance 22.47% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 5.29% · Performance 8.12% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

0.69

Baseline 65.12% · Performance 60.87% · Measure score 0.69 · Achievement 0.69 · Improvement 0.55

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.21

Baseline 3.66 hours · Performance 3.71 hours · Measure score 2.21 · Achievement 2.21 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.63%
10.72%
1.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 92 · Observed rate 8.7% · Lower 95% interval 6.31%
Discharge to community 41.19%
50.57%
9.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 74 · Observed rate 32.43% · Lower 95% interval 31.7%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.96
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.12%
95.27%
1.9 pts better
Numerator 101 · Denominator 104
Falls with major injury 3.85%
0.77%
3.1 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 104
Discharge self-care score 34.21%
53.69%
19.5 pts worse
Numerator 26 · Denominator 76
Discharge mobility score 22.37%
50.94%
28.6 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 76
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0.96%
2.29%
1.3 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 104 · Adjusted rate 1.08%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.12%
7.12%
1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 12.73% · Lower 95% interval 5.13%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 10.55%
8.2%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 21 · Denominator 199
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score 39.47%
56.45%
17 pts worse
Numerator 30 · Denominator 76
Transfer of health information to provider 88%
95.95%
8 pts worse
Numerator 22 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to patient 92.86%
96.28%
3.4 pts worse
Numerator 26 · Denominator 28
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 52%
25.2%
26.8 pts better
Numerator 26 · Denominator 50

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.7
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 3.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.0
2.0
2 pts worse
1.8
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.0 · Observed 6.4 · Expected 2.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
97.3%
1.7 pts better
93.4%
5.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 95.9% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
3.9%
0.5 pts worse
3.3%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.6%
4.3%
8.3 pts worse
11.4%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 10.4% · 4Q avg 12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.5%
4.1%
0.6 pts better
5.4%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 3.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.5%
12.4%
3.1 pts worse
19.6%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 15.5% · Q3 15.2% · Q4 13.3% · 4Q avg 15.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.7%
17.5%
5.2 pts worse
16.7%
6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 27.7% · Q3 23.4% · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 22.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 2.1%
0.1%
2 pts worse
0.1%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 29.5%
22.5%
7 pts worse
16.3%
13.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.6% · Q2 43.0% · Q3 27.2% · Q4 17.3% · 4Q avg 29.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.3%
18.6%
0.3 pts better
14.9%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.7% · Q2 26.9% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 18.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.7%
2.3%
0.4 pts worse
1.0%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.6%
2.6%
2 pts worse
1.7%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.0%
24.8%
1.8 pts better
19.8%
3.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 26.8% · Q3 22.5% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 23.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.6%
5.4%
1.2 pts worse
5.1%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.8% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.5%
88.6%
3.1 pts worse
81.7%
3.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 86.2% · Q2 79.2% · Q3 88.6% · Q4 88.2% · 4Q avg 85.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.1%
14.0%
3.1 pts worse
12.0%
5.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.1% · Observed 20.3% · Expected 13.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.7%
1.9%
1.8 pts worse
1.6%
2.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.8%
82.7%
2.1 pts better
79.7%
5.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 84.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.9%
23.1%
3.2 pts better
23.9%
4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.9% · Observed 21.9% · Expected 26.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-02 · Fire 2025-05-02

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-16 · Fire 2024-02-16

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-12 · Fire 2023-06-12

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)

15 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K901 · Electrical Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-03-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-03-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-03-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-03-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-07-21

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-12

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-26

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-12

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-24

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-12

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-07-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-02

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-20

G · Actual harm 2025-03-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-06

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-01-17

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2025-01-15

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-09-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-09-27

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-05

F944 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2024-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-03-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-16

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-22

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-07-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2023-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$22,315 2025-03-13

Fine

Fine · fine $22,315

Fine

$26,130 2025-01-17

Fine

Fine · fine $26,130

Fine

$196,285 2024-09-05

Fine

Fine · fine $196,285

Fine

Ownership

Halpert, Ephraim

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 2 facilities 2022-06-08
Frey-Tykward, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-17
Friedman, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-06-08
Halpert, Ephraim

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-06-08
Peterson, Gary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-04-03

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