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Facility profile · CCN 295023

Northstar Post Acute

78 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $70,296.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
78
Total citations
51
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$70,296
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

78 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 19, 2024F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F761Ensure 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 19, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Dec 19, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EStandard
Aug 9, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Feb 20, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 20, 2024F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.EStandard
Feb 20, 2024F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.FStandard
Feb 20, 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
Feb 20, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard
Feb 20, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F700Try 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
Feb 20, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard
Feb 20, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.FStandard
Feb 20, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Feb 20, 2024F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F584Honor 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.CStandard
Feb 20, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard
Feb 20, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F578Honor 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
Feb 20, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Feb 20, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Oct 16, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Sep 6, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
May 3, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
May 3, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
May 3, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2022F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F887Educate 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
Dec 1, 2022F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Dec 1, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard
Dec 1, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 1, 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.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Dec 1, 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 1, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Dec 1, 2022F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.DStandard
Dec 1, 2022F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $70,296 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Feb 20, 2024Fine$70,296
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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