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Facility profile · CCN 225211

Ellis Nursing Home (the)

44 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $57,158.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
44
Total citations
25
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$57,158
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

44 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 15, 2026F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint
Sep 2, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
May 20, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 20, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 29, 2025F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.DStandard
Apr 29, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Apr 29, 2025F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.BStandard
Apr 29, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard
Apr 22, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 22, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 22, 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
Apr 22, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.GStandard
Apr 22, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 22, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Apr 22, 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.DStandard
Apr 22, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Oct 19, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
Aug 16, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Dec 16, 2022F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.FStandard
Dec 16, 2022F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.FStandard
Dec 16, 2022F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Dec 16, 2022F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Dec 16, 2022F761Ensure 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
Dec 16, 2022F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Dec 16, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Dec 16, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Dec 16, 2022F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Dec 16, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Dec 16, 2022F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Dec 16, 2022F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.EStandard
Dec 16, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $57,158 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Apr 22, 2024Fine$57,158
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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