Aperion Care Peru

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Aperion Care Peru, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Jan 30, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in resident rooms and resident areas for three of four halls. (100 Hall, 200 Hall and 400 Hall)Finding includes:During the initial observations of residents, conducted between 1/25/2025 at 11:04 A.M. through /27/2025 at 2:30 P.M, the following observations were made:-In room [ROOM NUMBER], the inside of the door was missing paint in numerous areas.-In room [ROOM NUMBER], the inside of door had paint scraped off in several places.-In room [ROOM NUMBER], the door had multiple scrapes without paint and the wall next to the resident's bed was dirty. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jan 30, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were secure on 2 of 4 carts observed and in 1 of 16 resident rooms) (Wound Cart, South Treatment Cart and Resident 14's room) Findings include: 1. During an observation on 1/25/2026 at 10:55 P.M., the South Treatment Cart was unlocked and had medicated ointments, powders and sharp supplies, such as needles and scissors noted in the cart. During an interview on 1/25/2026 at 11:01 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 indicated the Treatment Cart was unlocked. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 20, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure room temperatures were at the appropriate temperatures on the Behavior Unit (BHU). This deficient practice had the potential to affect 27 of 27 residents residing on the BHU. Finding includes: During an observation on the Behavior Unit on 12/20/2024 at 9:40 A.M., with the Maintenance Director the following ambient air temperature readings were obtained utilizing the facility's laser thermometer inside resident room, pointed at the following walls: Rm. 400--the inside wall temperature was 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and the outside wall temperature was 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Rm. 401--the inside wall temperature was 66 degrees Fahrenheit, and the out side wall temperature was 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Rm. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 29, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure expired liquids and spices were not in use, failed to ensure the pantry and activity refrigerators were clean and without undated, unnamed foods, in 1 of 1 kitchens and 2 of 2 pantries observed. (Main kitchen, nourishment and activity cafe' pantry) Findings include: 1. During the initial tour of the main kitchen on [DATE] at 9:45 A.M., with the Dietary Manager, the following items were observed: - In the walk in cooler there was 2 containers with small cartons of milk that were expired. There were 8 cartons with the expiration date of [DATE], 10 cartons with the expiration date of [DATE] and 50 cartons with the expiration date of [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 12, 2022

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms and equipment were maintained in a clean manner and/or were not in disrepair on 2 of 3 nursing units. Finding includes: 1. During the initial tour of the facility, conducted on 7/5/2022 between 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., the following environmental issues were noted. These issues remained throughout the survey process and were noted again on the environmental tour of the facility, conducted with the Maintenance Director and the Administrator, on 7/12/22 from 10:12 A.M. - 11:10 A.M.: Unit 1: Room 107- The overbed table frame was dirty with dried creamy yellow substance and the room had a persistent, pervasive urine odor. […]