Inspection Reports for
Americare Hospice & Palliative Care
1212 N Spencer #2, Mesa, AZ 85203, United States, AZ, 85203
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Inspection Report — Dec 16, 2024
Enforcement State
Date: Dec 16, 2024
Visit Reason
Civil monetary penalty, action 00120972 (invoice INV-263735), assessed 16 December 2024.
Findings
A $7,250.00 penalty was assessed and paid in full on 4 March 2025.
Report Facts
Penalty amount: 7250
Amount paid: 7250
Amount remaining: 0
Inspection Report — Nov 6, 2024
Annual Inspection State
Date: Nov 6, 2024
Visit Reason
On-site complaint investigation and annual compliance survey at a Hospice Service Agency conducted 6 November 2024.
Complaint Details
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site State Compliance and Complaint survey conducted November 6, 2024. Based on the rules found at R9-10 Article 6, Hospices, the Department has authorized the facility to continue providing the following Scope of Service: Hospices.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to administration, care planning, patient rights, and nursing services. The facility failed to implement policies and procedures adequately, review and update care plans, inform patients of hospice service charges, and ensure nursing services were provided according to policies.
Deficiencies (10)
R9-10-603 — The Administrator failed to ensure that policies and procedures were implemented to respond to patient complaints, risking unresolved complaints and grievances.
R9-10-608 — The Administrator failed to ensure that patient care plans were reviewed and updated, resulting in care plans that may not reflect the patient's current needs.
R9-10-610 — The Administrator failed to ensure patients were informed of hospice service rates and charges before services were initiated, potentially causing patient dissatisfaction.
R9-10-612 — The Administrator failed to ensure Registered Nurses provided nursing services according to hospice policies for 5 of 8 patients reviewed, risking inconsistent care and potential harm.
R9-10-612 — The Administrator failed to ensure that care plans were properly implemented for 6 of 8 patients reviewed, risking substandard care due to unreceived physician-ordered care.
R9-10-603 — No evidence text provided.
R9-10-608 — No evidence text provided.
R9-10-610 — No evidence text provided.
R9-10-612 — No evidence text provided.
R9-10-612 — No evidence text provided.
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Deficiencies cited: 10
Inspection Report — Mar 24, 2023
Enforcement State
Date: Mar 24, 2023
Visit Reason
Civil monetary penalty, action 00121036 (invoice INV-263790), assessed 24 March 2023.
Findings
A $250.00 penalty was assessed and paid in full on 24 April 2023.
Report Facts
Penalty amount: 250
Amount paid: 250
Amount remaining: 0
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