Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
30 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0037GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0025GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
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.
- 0251GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0341GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0500GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0753GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 0754GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F580 - Notification of Changes
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F770 - Laboratory Services
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F791 - Dental Services
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 30, 2026 survey of APERION CARE PERU?
This was a inspection survey of APERION CARE PERU on January 30, 2026. The surveyor cited 30 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at APERION CARE PERU on January 30, 2026?
Yes, 30 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Establish staff and initial training requirements."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
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