Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center

Special Focus Facility candidate · Kalamazoo · MI · For profit - Individual · AVON HEALTHCARE chain · 100 certified beds · CCN 235311 · ALAMO NURSING HOME, INC.


Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center operates 100 certified beds in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1976-06-17. It averages 92.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center?

CMS lists 80 health-inspection deficiencies for Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-30F0725, F0838, F0880, F0921Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2026-04-30F0585, F0867Honor 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. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E
2026-04-30F0550, F0554, F0561, F0580, F0656, F0657, F0686, F0689, F0698, F0756, F0759Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D
2026-02-24F0686, F0760Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G
2026-02-24F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E
2026-02-24F0645, F0656, F0690, F0693, F0842PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-09-22F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2025-09-22F0658, F0880Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-02-26F0812, F0921Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2025-02-26F0656, F0804, F0806, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-02-26F0550, F0554, F0600, F0610, F0625, F0658, F0677, F0686, F0689, F0690, F0695, F0758, F0761, F0813Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Implement 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. / Ensure 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. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D
2025-01-08F0609, F0689, F0725, F0809, F0880Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-08-28F0686, F0689, F0693Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure 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.G
2024-08-28F0585, F0684, F0726Honor 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. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D
2024-05-02F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.F
2024-05-02F0725, F0730, F0880, F0883, F0887, F0921Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate 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. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2024-05-02F0550, F0582, F0656, F0690, F0699, F0756Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D
2023-12-19F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2023-12-19F0550, F0558, F0609, F0610, F0684, F0686, F0687Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate foot care.D

Why was Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-28Fine$18,274

Has Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-10-1634

How is Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.442883.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)57.444.1
Average number of residents per day92.185.9

Who owns Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center, and what chain is it in?

Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Individual, operates under the legal business name ALAMO NURSING HOME, INC. and belongs to the AVON HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTALAMO COVE OP HOLDCOsince 12/21/2023
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGOTTLIEB, MOSHEsince 12/21/2023
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESHAIKH, ABDULsince 12/21/2023
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEPERRY, QUINNsince 12/21/2023
CORPORATE OFFICERFREUND, ELIYAHUsince 12/21/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAVON ALAMO MANAGEMENTsince 12/21/2023

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