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 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
August 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, review of facility investigation, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one (Residents (R) R63) of nine residents reviewed for abuse were protected from abuse, specifically staff to resident verbal abuse.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an abuse allegation by of staff to resident (Resident (R) 63 and resident to resident abuse (R26 and R66) of nine residents reviewed for abuse were reported in a timely manner. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure an initial incident report was submitted to the state survey agency within two hours.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to prevent accidents for one resident (R)36) of 31 sampled residents. Specifically, a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) 1 attempted to transfer R36 without assistance during and after the resident's shower.
July 25, 2019Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, review of a facility's form titled, DISHWASHING MACHINE TEMPERATURE LOG and the 2017 Food Code, the facility failed to ensure the temperature gauge of the dish machine provided accurate readings for wash and rinse temperatures. This had the potential to affect all 72 residents for whom meals were prepared and served at the time of this survey. Findings Include: The 2017 Food and Drug Administration Food Code revealed: .4-501.110 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature .(B) The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to SANITIZE may not be less than .(120 degrees F) (Fahrenheit) . The data plate affixed to the dish machine specified a minimum water temperature of 125 degrees F. [...]
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #10's Significant Change (SC) Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/15/19, reflected RI #10 was receiving Hospice Services. This deficient practice affected RI #10 one of 19 sampled residents whose MDS assessments were reviewed. Findings Include: RI #10 was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including but not limited to Alzheimer's, Dementia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Acute Respiratory Failure. A review of RI #10's physician orders, dated 03/29/19, revealed Amedisys Hospice was to evaluate and treat, as indicated. A review of RI #10's SC MDS assessment, dated 04/15/19, did not identify RI #10 as having received hospice services during this assessment period. [...]
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, medical record review and review of facility policies titled, Hand Hygiene Policy and Procedure and Medication Administration Procedures Nasal Inhalers, Sprays, and Pumps, the facility failed to ensure a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): 1. changed gloves and washed her hands after assisting Resident Identifier (RI) #31 to blow his/her nose, 2. wiped off the nasal spray bottle prior to recapping the bottle and returning it to the cart, 3. washed her hands before applying gloves to administer RI #31's eye drops after pulling the light cord and privacy curtain with bare hands, and 4. removed gloves used to administer eye drops before adjusting RI #31's bed control and pulling the light cord. This affected RI #31, one of five residents observed during medication pass observations. Findings Include: [...]
June 21, 2018Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #55 was not wearing a hand roll with another resident's name on it on 06/19/18 and 06/20/18. This deficient practice affected RI #55, one of two residents sampled for splints. Findings Included: RI #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, Hemiplegia Following Cerebral Infarction Affecting Left Non-Dominant Side. A review of RI #55's medical record revealed a Functional Maintenance Plan dated 01/07/18 which documented the following: .3. Continue to place hand roll at on left hand and assess at this time in order to complete ADL (Activities of Daily Living) tasks . [...]
- D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, medical record review and review of a facility policy titled, Medication Monitoring Psychoactive Drug Monitoring, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #21's Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)was performed timely to monitor resident's response to ordered antipsychotic medication. This deficient practice affected RI #21, one of three residents sampled for use of an antipsychotic medication. Findings Included: A review of a facility policy titled, Medication Monitoring Psychoactive Drug Monitoring dated 01/12 revealed: .Policy Residents who receive psychoactive/psychopharmacological medications are monitored. These are defined as any medication used for managing behavior, stabilizing mood, or treating psychiatric disorders. [...]
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 15, 2024, 5 on July 25, 2019, 2 on June 21, 2018.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
K 352 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K 345 · August 15, 2024 · 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 · July 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · July 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
K 343 · July 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · July 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · July 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K 223 · June 21, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
K 325 · June 21, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)