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
2D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
June 20, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff performed appropriate hand hygiene and changed gloves during personal care of two residents (Residents #21 and #55), in a review of 21 sampled residents. The facility census was 89. Review of the facility's policy, Hand Hygiene, dated April 2024, showed the following: -Hand hygiene includes both handwashing with plain or antiseptic containing soap and water or the use of alcohol-based products that do not require the use of water for the following situations: -Before and after contact with each resident; -Before donning gloves; -After removing gloves. Review of the facility's policy, Glove Technique, dated April 2024, showed gloves are used to prevent contamination of healthcare personnel hands in the following situations: [...]
- E
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to complete inspections of bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails, as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment for three residents (Resident #3, #7, #36 ), who used bed rails/assist bars, in a review of 21 sampled residents. The facility census was 89. Review of the undated facility policy, Bed Rails Safety Check, showed the following: -When using bed rails, close attention must be given to the design of the rail and the relationship between rails and other parts of the bed. The seven areas in the bed system that have the potential for entrapment include; 1. Within the rail; 2. Under rail, between rail supports; 3. Between rail and mattress; 4. Under rail, and ends of rail; 5. Between split bed rails; 6. Between end of rail and side edge of head or foot board; 7. [...]
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to safely transfer one resident (Resident #36), in a review of 21 sampled residents, during a mechanical lift transfer when staff failed to maintain control of the resident during the transfer, causing the resident to hit his/her head and foot on the lift. The facility census was 89. 1. Review of Resident #36's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument, dated 5/23/24, showed the following: -His/Her cognition was moderately impaired; -Dependent on staff for bed to chair transfers and chair to bed transfers. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed/updated on 5/28/24, showed he/she required the use of a mechanical lift for all transfers. [...]
January 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure five residents (Resident #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6) in a review of 16 sampled residents, were free from misappropriation of property when Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A misappropriated the residents' medications. The facility census was 86. On [DATE] at 9:57 A.M., the administrator was notified of the past noncompliance which occurred on [DATE]. On [DATE] the Director of Nurses (DON) identified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A misappropriated Resident #1's antianxiety medication (Xanax). Upon discovery, staff sent LPN A home, conducted an investigation which showed additional misappropriation and inconsistencies, followed the facility policy and notified appropriate parties, including local law enforcement. [...]
November 10, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that assessments were completed accurately for four (Residents #15, #17, #38, and #63) of nineteen residents reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that 1. Residents #15, #17, and #63 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) attempted; 2. Resident #17 had skin conditions coded correctly; and 3. Resident #38 had insulin and anti-coagulant medications coded correctly.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, document review, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was covered during delivery on two (C and D Hall) of four halls in the facility. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 24 residents who were served meals in their rooms.
- D
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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the medication cart was closed and locked when unattended for one (B Hall) of four medication carts in the facility.
October 11, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- C
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure five of five randomly selected Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) received the required annual 12 hours resident care training. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 101. Review of the CNA individual in-service records, showed: - CNA A, hired 04/17/12, no documentation of the training hours per in-service; - CNA B, hired 10/07/02, no documentation of the training hours per in-service; - CNA C, hired 06/29/17, no documentation of the training hours per in-service; - CNA D, hired 08/06/15, no documentation of the training hours per in-service; - CNA E, hired 09/13/12, no documentation of the training hours per in-service. During an interview on 10/09/19 at 10:48 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the prior DON had not been tracking each CNAs hours of in-service training. [...]
Fire safety inspections
30 fire safety citations on file: 14 on June 20, 2024, 12 on November 10, 2022, 4 on October 11, 2019.
Every fire safety citation30 citations
- F
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
E 13 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
E 26 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
K 919 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
K 921 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Meet other general requirements.
K 100 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K 291 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K 311 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
K 372 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
K 923 · June 20, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
E 20 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
K 921 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Meet other general requirements.
K 100 · November 10, 2022 · 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 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K 311 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
K 741 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
K 923 · November 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · October 11, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K 293 · October 11, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K 355 · October 11, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
K 923 · October 11, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)