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Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center
3900 STEARNS AVENUE, Granite City, Illinois 62040, (618) 931-3900


Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center Health Inspections
  1 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published 2009-10-15
Inspection Results: July 11, 2008
Type Corrected Category Severity Deficiency
Health 08/20/2008 Quality Care Deficiencies Actual harm Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.
Health 08/26/2008 Environmental Deficiencies Actual harm Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Health 08/20/2008 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.
Health 08/20/2008 Quality Care Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care.
Health 08/20/2008 Quality Care Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Health 08/20/2008 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.
Health 08/20/2008 Quality Care Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.
Health 08/20/2008 Quality Care Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.
Health 08/19/2008 Resident Rights Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
Health 08/20/2008 Mistreatment Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.
Inspection Results: July 10, 2008
Type Corrected Category Severity Deficiency
Fire Safety 08/20/2008 Hazardous Area Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fire Safety 08/20/2008 Electrical Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Fire Safety 08/20/2008 Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fire Safety 08/20/2008 Laboratories Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm proper facilities for the use and storage of combustible liquids.
Fire Safety 08/20/2008 Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen.
Inspection Results: July 09, 2007
Type Corrected Category Severity Deficiency
Fire Safety 08/23/2007 Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Fire Safety 07/31/2007 Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Fire Safety 08/03/2007 Exits and Egress Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Fire Safety 07/31/2007 Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm proper backup exit lighting.
Fire Safety 10/01/2007 Building Service Equipment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm properly protected cooking facilities.
Fire Safety 08/23/2007 Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.
Inspection Results: June 07, 2007
Type Corrected Category Severity Deficiency
Health 09/11/2007 Quality Care Deficiencies Actual harm Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
Health 09/11/2007 Quality Care Deficiencies Actual harm Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Health 09/11/2007 Environmental Deficiencies Actual harm Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Health 09/11/2007 Environmental Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.
Health 08/07/2007 Quality Care Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Make sure that each residents' abilities to take care of themselves does not lessen, unless a change cannot be avoided.
Health 09/11/2007 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.
Health 09/11/2007 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health.
Health 09/11/2007 Mistreatment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Health 07/20/2007 Mistreatment Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Health 07/20/2007 Quality Care Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Health 07/20/2007 Resident Rights Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspection Results: August 02, 2006
Type Corrected Category Severity Deficiency
Fire Safety 08/31/2006 Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system.
Fire Safety 08/31/2006 Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system.
Fire Safety 08/02/2006 Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Inspection Results: July 27, 2006
Type Corrected Category Severity Deficiency
Health 10/16/2006 Environmental Deficiencies Actual harm Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
Health 08/27/2006 Mistreatment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Health 08/27/2006 Quality Care Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.
Health 10/16/2006 Resident Rights Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged.
Health 08/27/2006 Resident Assessment Deficiencies Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.
Health 08/27/2006 Environmental Deficiencies Potential for minimal harm Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings.
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