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Facility profile · CCN 235236

Burcham Hills Retirement Center

50 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $37,557.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
50
Total citations
40
Last 3 years
6
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$37,557
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

50 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 3, 2025F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
May 15, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FComplaint
May 15, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
May 15, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint
May 15, 2025F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FComplaint
May 15, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
May 15, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 15, 2025F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.DStandard
May 15, 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.DStandard
May 15, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 15, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 15, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
May 15, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard
Mar 19, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Oct 28, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 8, 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
Aug 8, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Aug 8, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 24, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint
May 24, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FStandard
May 24, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard
May 24, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
May 24, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 24, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
May 24, 2024F758Implement 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
May 24, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
May 24, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
May 24, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
May 24, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
May 24, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jan 25, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2023F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.GComplaint
Oct 24, 2023F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.EComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 6, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.GComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Mar 8, 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
Mar 8, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Mar 8, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 8, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $37,557 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 25 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Aug 8, 2024Fine$37,557
May 24, 2024Payment DenialJun 25, 2024 · 25 days
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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