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Facility profile · CCN 505496

Avalon Care Center At Northpointe

78 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $84,614.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
78
Total citations
68
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$84,614
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care22 Resident Rights15 Medication & Pharmacy10 Nursing & Physician Services6 Care Planning6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6845 F7604 F6894 F8803 F6773

Citation history

78 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 17, 2025F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.DComplaint
Sep 17, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F758Implement 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.EComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.EComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EComplaint
Feb 7, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Feb 7, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GStandard
Feb 7, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Feb 7, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EStandard
Feb 7, 2025F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F584Honor 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.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Feb 7, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Dec 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 10, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Aug 26, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Aug 26, 2024F585Honor 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.EComplaint
May 28, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint
May 28, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 12, 2023F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DComplaint
Nov 9, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Nov 9, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Nov 9, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Nov 9, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Nov 9, 2023F578Honor 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.DStandard
Nov 9, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Aug 8, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint
Jun 12, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
May 23, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 23, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
May 23, 2023F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint
Jul 14, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jul 14, 2022F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DStandard
Jul 14, 2022F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.EStandard
Jul 14, 2022F758Implement 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.DStandard
Jul 14, 2022F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard
Jul 14, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Jul 14, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jul 14, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jul 14, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Jul 14, 2022F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $84,614 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jan 17, 2025Fine$76,336—
Aug 26, 2024Fine$8,278—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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