Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 72 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
41D
25E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
August 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 6 citations
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident/staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a safe/functional, comfortable environment for three of nine residents, Resident #2, #6 and #9.
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility's documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to allow the resident to make decisions regarding his treatment for one of nine residents, Resident #1.
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Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident/staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment for three of nine residents, Resident #2, #6 and #9.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident/staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to report an allegation of residents receiving illegal drugs in a timely manner for two of nine residents, Resident #7 and #8.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to meet professional standards for one of nine residents, Resident #1.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident/staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide incontinence care for dependent residents for three of nine residents, Resident #3, #4 and #9.
February 28, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
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Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to maintain resident's rooms in good repair for four of 15 resident rooms observed on the Arcadia (secured) unit.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, resident interviews, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to develop and/or implement the care plan for six of 49 residents in the survey sample, Residents #169, #66, #188, #166, #180 and #60.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wrote2. For Resident #188 (R188), the facility staff failed to provide consistent incontinence care in November 2022. On the most recent MDS (minimum data set), an admission assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 10/28/2022, the resident was assessed as requiring extensive assistance from one person for toileting and being frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Review of the ADL (activities of daily living)-Toileting documentation for 11/1/2022- 11/30/2022 failed to evidence incontinence care provided to R188 on the following dates: -day shift on 11/3/2022, 11/8/2022, 11/13/2022 and 11/15/2022, and on evening shift on 11/8/2022. The comprehensive care plan for R188 documented in part, Urinary Bowel incontinence as evidenced by muscle weakness related to disease process and physical limitations. Date Initiated: 10/21/2022 . Under Interventions it documented in part, . [...]
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to evidence a complete pain management program for one of 49 residents in the survey sample, Residents #169.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility document review it was determined facility staff failed to store and serve food in a sanitary manner in one of one facility kitchens.
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to accommodate needs for one of 49 residents, Resident #145.
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for two of 49 residents in the survey sample, Residents #120 and #42.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to revise the comprehensive care plan for two of 49 residents in the survey sample, Residents #23 and #107. 1. For Resident #23 (R23), facility staff failed to revise the comprehensive care plan to identify the specific behaviors being monitored for the use of Zyprexa (1). R23 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but were not limited to psychotic disturbances. On the most recent comprehensive MDS (minimum data set), a quarterly assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 02/01/2024, R23 scored 7 (seven) out of 15 on the BIMS (brief interview for mental status), indicating R23 was severely impaired of cognition for making daily decisions. Section N Medications coded R23 as receiving antipsychotic medication. [...]
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, clinical record review, staff interview, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice for one of 49 residents in the survey sample, Resident #166.
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Provide 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and facility document review, it was determined facility staff failed to provide treatment and services to maintain or improve mobility for one of 49 residents, Resident #66.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards, for two of 49 residents in the survey, Residents #180 and #60.
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide trauma informed care for two of 49 residents in the sample Resident #169 and Resident #159.
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Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide medically related social services for two of 49 residents in the sample Resident #169 and Resident #159.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure two of 49 residents in the survey sample were free from unnecessary antipsychotic medications, Residents #23 and Resident #107. 1. For Resident #23 (R23), facility staff failed to identify and monitor the specific behaviors for the use of Zyprexa (1). R23 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but were not limited to psychotic disturbances. On the most recent comprehensive MDS (minimum data set), a quarterly assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 02/01/2024, R23 scored 7 (seven) out of 15 on the BIMS (brief interview for mental status), indicating R23 was severely impaired of cognition for making daily decisions. Section N Medications coded R23 as receiving antipsychotic medication. [...]
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Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide dental services for one of 49 residents in the survey sample, Resident #102.
May 23, 2022Standard inspection · 27 citations
- G
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to meet staff vaccination requirements, 15 residents tested positive for COVID-19, and the facility staff failed implement their policy for COVID-19 vaccination for 11 of 166 employee records reviewed. The facility records documented that 15 residents had tested positive for COVID-19 during the previous four weeks but did not require hospitalization; and the facility staff failed to provide evidence of approval of the employee's vaccination exemption as a condition of employment according to the facility's policy.
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Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, facility documentation review, clinical record reviews, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to ensure the facility met the requirements/definitions of a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or a Nursing Facility (NF). This determination has the potential to affect the entire certification of 194 facility beds. There were 83 of the 169 residents in the facility that were in locked units. These units either had locked doors (which required a code to open) on both ends or were located on the second floor (600 rooms) and the elevator and doors leading to the second floor required a code. Surveyor was provided code to unlock doors or elevator when asked for the code. A review of the 50 resident records of residents located on the second floor unit (600 rooms) revealed the following: [...]
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined that the facility staff failed to serve meals in a palatable manner from 1 of 1 facility kitchens.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a safe manner in 1 of 1 facility kitchens.
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Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to hold quarterly meetings of the QAPI (quality assurance performance improvement) committee as required. The facility QAPI committee failed to meet in all four quarters of 2020 and 2021, and in the first quarter of 2022.
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility's documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to promote and enhance each resident's right to a dignified existence by restricting the ability to move freely about the facility for 4 of 20 residents in the survey sample, Residents #109, #118, #119 and #105. There were 83 of the 169 resident in the facility that were in locked units. These units either had locked doors (which required a code to open) on both ends or were located on the second floor (600 rooms) and the elevator and doors leading to the second floor required a code. Surveyor was provided code to unlock doors or elevator when asked for the code. A review of the 50 resident records of residents located on the second floor unit (600 rooms) revealed the following: 24/50 had no behavioral/elopement assessment and only 1/50 being assessed as exit seeking. [...]
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Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of staff interview and facility documentation review, it was determined that the facility failed to promote and facilitate the resident's right to self-determination by restricting resident's choice in freely moving about the facility for 4 of 20 residents in the survey sample, Resident #109, #118, #119 and #105. There were 83 of the 169 resident in the facility that were in locked units. These units either had locked doors (which required a code to open) on both ends or were located on the second floor (600 rooms) and the elevator and doors leading to the second floor required a code. Surveyor was provided code to unlock doors or elevator when asked for the code. A review of the 50 resident records of residents located on the second floor unit (600 rooms) revealed the following: 24/50 had no behavioral/elopement assessment and only 1/50 being assessed as exit seeking. [...]
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Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to evidence provision of required resident information to a receiving facility at the time of discharge for four of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #124, #106, #33, and #75.
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide written notice to the RR (resident representative) and/or Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman for resident discharges for five of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #124, #106, #33, #75, and #68.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide written notice of the facility's bed hold policies at the time of discharge for five of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #124, #106, #33, #75, and #68.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interviews, staff interviews and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to develop and/or implement the comprehensive care plan for three of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #33, #16 and #63.
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Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility's documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to promote and enhance each resident's quality of life by allowing residents to maintain the highest degree of practicability of well-being for 4 of 20 residents in the survey sample, Resident #109, #118, #119 and #105. There were 83 of the 169 resident in the facility that were in locked units. These units either had locked doors (which required a code to open) on both ends or were located on the second floor (600 rooms) and the elevator and doors leading to the second floor required a code. Surveyor was provided code to unlock doors or elevator when asked for the code. A review of the 50 resident records of residents located on the second floor unit (600 rooms) revealed the following: 24/50 had no behavioral/elopement assessment and only 1/50 being assessed as exit seeking. [...]
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide care and service for a complete dialysis (1) program for two of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #16 (R16) and #149 (R149).
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure one of 20 residents in the survey sample were free of a significant medication error, Resident #102 (R102).
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain sufficient dietary staff to meet the needs of the residents at the lunch meal on 7/5/22 in one of one facility kitchens. There was insufficient staff from the dietary department working at lunch on 7/5/22, resulting in residents' receiving food which had not been prepared according to the therapeutic menu and recipe.
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Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and employee record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide annual performance evaluations for five of five CNAs (certified nursing assistants) reviewed, CNA # 4, CNA #5, CNA #6, CNA #7, and CNA #8.
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide accommodations of resident needs by failing to ensure the call bell [a device with a button that can be pushed to alert staff when assistance is needed] was within reach for one of 52 current residents in the survey sample, Resident #317 (R317).
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify the provider of changes in status for two of 52 residents in the survey sample, Residents #802 and #63.
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined during the beneficiary notification facility task, the facility staff failed to provide beneficiary notification for one of three residents, Resident #466.
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Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, homelike environment for two of 52 residents in the survey sample, Resident #135 and Resident #85; and in one of five pantries in the facility.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review it was determined facility staff failed to revise the care plan for one of 52 residents in the survey sample, Resident #61.
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Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, resident interview and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide foot care services for one of 52 residents in the survey sample, Resident #30. The facility staff failed to provide care and services for Resident #30's (R30) toenails.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, resident interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to evaluate smoking hazard and risk for one of 52 residents, Resident #33. The facility staff failed to evidence that they performed a safe smoking assessment for Resident #33.
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Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and employee record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide mandatory training on an annual basis for two of five CNAs (certified nursing assistants), CNA #5 and CNA #8.
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow the menu for one of 20 residents in the survey sample, Resident #116 (R116). The facility staff failed to serve R116 the recommended amount of turkey/rice stir fry on 7/5/22, and failed to prepare the turkey/rice stir fry according to the approved recipe.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, facility document review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined that the facility staff failed to honor the resident's food preferences for two of 20 residents in the survey sample, Residents #115 and #102.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined that during the immunization record review, that the facility staff failed to offer, obtain consent for, and/or provide education regarding the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines for two of five residents reviewed, Residents #83 (R83) and #132 (R132).
May 2, 2019Standard inspection · 24 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the physician and/or responsible party of a change in condition for four of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents #93, #12, #26 and #17. 1. The facility staff failed to notify the physician and/or responsible party when Resident #93's insulin was not administered as ordered. 2. The facility staff failed to notify the physician when Resident # 12's insulin (1) was administered with blood sugars (1) below 100 (mg/dl [milligram/deciliter]). 3. The facility staff failed to notify the physician when Resident # 12's insulin was administered with blood sugars below 150. 4. [...]
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to develop and/or implement the comprehensive care plan for six of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents #93, #26, #12, #17, #127, #72. 1. The facility staff failed to implement Resident #93's comprehensive care plan related to the the resident's diabetes. 2. The facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for the administration of insulin (1) for Resident # 26. 3. The facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for the administration of insulin (1) for Resident # 12. 4. The facility staff failed to implement Resident #17's comprehensive care plan for the administration of diabetic medications. 5. The facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to address Resident #127's oxygen use. 6. [...]
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure one of 56 sampled residents, (Resident #89), received care and services in accordance with professional standards and the comprehensive care plan. The facility staff failed to ensure continuity of care and collaboration with hospice care services for Resident # 89.
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure the medication regimen for two of 56 sampled residents, (Resident #26 and Resident #17) were free from unnecessary drugs. 1. The facility staff failed administered insulin to Resident # 26's when the resident's blood sugar was below the physician ordered parameter of 150 on multiple dates in February, March and April 2019. 2. The facility staff administered insulin to Resident #17 when the resident's blood sugar was below the physician prescribed parameter of 100, on three occasions in February 2019.
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure three of 56 residents were free from significant medication errors, Residents # 93, #26 and #17. 1. The facility staff held Resident #93's prescribed insulin without a physician order on multiple occasions in April 2019. 2. The facility staff failed to hold the administration of insulin and administered insulin to Resident # 26's when the resident's blood sugar was below the physician ordered parameter of 150 on multiple dates in February, March and April 2019. 3. [...]
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards of food service safety. 1. The facility staff failed to ensure food was discarded on before the expiration date. 2. The facility staff failed to ensure hair was covered in the food preparation area.
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Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide comprehensive hospice services for one of 65 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 89. The facility staff failed to evidence consistent communication and collaboration for resident # 89's hospice care.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow infection control practices for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 65 and # 127 and during dining observations in two of two dining facility dining rooms, (main dining room and Arcadia dining room). 1. The facility staff failed to implement infection control practices during Resident # 65's wound care. 2. The facility staff failed to keep their thumbs off the food surface of dinner plates and refrain from touching resident's dinner rolls with bare hands while serving the resident's lunch in the main dining room. 3a. [...]
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to serve food in a manner to promote resident dignity for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 118 and # 30. 1. On 04/30/19 at 12:00 p.m., during lunch service in the facility's main dining room the facility staff failed serve Resident # 118 her meal until after the two other residents seated at the table were served and were eating their meals. Resident # 118 waited fifteen minutes to be served her meal. 2. On 4/30/19 during the lunch service in the Arcadia dining room the facility staff failed to serve Resident #30 her meal until after the residents seated at her table had been served and were eating their meals, Resident #30 waited 12 minutes for her meal to be served.
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide notice of Medicare non-coverage for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents #354 and #355. 1. Resident #354's last covered day of Medicare Part A services was 11/7/18. The facility staff failed to notify Resident #354 (and/or the resident's representative) of the last covered day and the right to appeal. 2. Resident #355's last covered day of Medicare Part A services was 1/21/19. The facility staff failed to notify Resident #355 (and/or the resident's representative) of the last covered day and the right to appeal.
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Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide a homelike environment for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident #58. Resident #58's room failed to provide a homelike environment as she only had a bed and over bed table. There was no other furniture on her side of the room.
- D
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the required documentation was provided to the receiving facility at the time of a transfer for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 48. The facility staff failed to evidence that all required documentation and information was provided to the receiving provider for Resident # 48's facility-initiated transfer to the hospital on [DATE].
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide the required notifications of a transfer for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 48. The facility staff failed to provide Resident # 48 and the Resident # 48's representative written notification and failed to notify the ombudsman of a facility-initiated transfer on 04/18/19 for Resident # 48.
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a complete and accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident #66 and Resident #65. 1. The facility staff failed to accurately code a BIMS (brief interview for mental status) assessment for Resident #66 on the quarterly MDS (minimum data set), assessment, with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 3/12/19. 2. The facility staff failed to ensure Resident # 65's MDS, a quarterly review assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 03/12/19 was complete and accurate. Section C and section D of the assessment had columns marked with dashes [-] instead of numbers.
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure one of 56 residents in the survey sample, (Resident #93) had a completed Level I PASARR (preadmission screening and resident review). The facility staff failed to have a Level I PASARR completed for Resident #93, to ensure the resident was evaluated and receiving care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate for the resident's needs.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined that facility staff failed to review or revise the care plan for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 18 and # 39. 1. The facility staff failed to update Resident # 89's comprehensive care with current diversionary interventions to alleviate Resident # 89's pain. 2. The facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan to address Resident #18's AICD (automatic internal cardiac device).
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice for documentation in the clinical record anf the admoinistartion of medications for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident #93 and Resident #12. 1. On 5/1/19, the facility staff documented Resident #93's Acute Transfer Document Checklist dated, 3/18/19, without indicating the date the documentation was completed on the form or that the documentation made was a late entry. 2. The facility staff failed to clarify Resident # 12's physician ordered parameters for Novolog insulin to determine when and if the insulin should be held based on the residents blood sugar of 100.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, and prevent infection of a pressure injury for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident 65. The facility staff failed to provide a clean barrier under Resident # 65's right heel and failed to prevent the heel from coming into contact with a contaminated area.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for a suprapubic catheter for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 127. The facility staff failed to prevent Resident # 127's catheter collection bag and tubing from resting on the floor.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice for two of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident #72 and Resident #127. 1. The facility staff failed to provide oxygen according to the physicians order for Resident #72. 2. The facility staff failed to ensure Resident # 127's nasal cannula was stored in a sanitary manner when not in use.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide pain management for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 12. The facility staff failed to implement non-pharmacological interventions prior to administering as needed pain medication to Resident #32.
- D
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that expired laboratory supplies were not available for resident use in one of three medication supply rooms inspected. The facility staff failed to ensure that expired laboratory supplies were not available for resident use in the 600 Unit medication supply room.
- D
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide functional furniture for one of 56 residents in the survey sample, Resident #58. Resident #58's room failed to provide a nightstand for Resident #58.
- C
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The facility staff failed to ensure the ground around the dumpster's were free from garbage.
Fire safety inspections
33 fire safety citations on file: 3 on February 28, 2024, 12 on May 23, 2022, 18 on May 2, 2019.
Every fire safety citation33 citations
- D
Meet other general requirements.
K 100 · February 28, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K 291 · February 28, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K 712 · February 28, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · May 23, 2022 · Waiver
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K 511 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
K 521 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K 761 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K 293 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K 345 · May 23, 2022 · Waiver
- E
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
K 352 · May 23, 2022 · Waiver
- D
Use approved construction type or materials.
K 161 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
K 741 · May 23, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
K 222 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K 311 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K 321 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
K 372 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
K 374 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Use approved construction type or materials.
K 161 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K 293 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
K 361 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
K 521 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
K 919 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- C
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K 712 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- C
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
K 914 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- C
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · May 2, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)