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 75 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
45D
27E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
August 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to implement their policy to prevent misappropriation of resident property for three of thirteen residents in the survey sample, Residents #10, #11, and #12.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of resident property to the state agency for three of thirteen residents in the survey sample, Residents #10, #11, and #12.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of resident property to the state agency for two of thirteen residents in the survey sample, Residents #11 and #12.
December 13, 2023Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain infection control tracking logs for two of the three months requested.
- E
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, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the physician/nurse practitioner when medications were not available or administered for three of 13 residents in the survey sample, Residents #1, #10, and #11.
- E
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 the administration of medications for three of 13 residents in the survey sample, Residents #11, #2, and #7.
- D
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 implement the comprehensive care plan for three of 13 residents in the survey sample, Residents #7, #11, and #10.
- D
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, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to review and revise the care plan for one of 13 residents in the survey sample, Resident #12.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to implement a physician order for supervision of a resident when the resident signs himself out of the building, for one of 13 residents in the survey sample, Resident #12.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide pharmacy services for one of 13 residents in the survey sample, Resident #1.
- D
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 two of 13 residents were free of significant medication errors, Residents #7 and Resident #10.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate clinical record for one of 13 residents in the survey sample, Resident #3.
June 29, 2023Standard inspection · 19 citations
- E
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 the required documents were sent with residents upon transfer to the hospital for four of 35 residents, Residents #45, #102, #43 and #89.
- E
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 the facility staff failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the resident and/or responsible party of a transfer to the hospital for four of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #45, #102, #43, and #89.
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wrote3. For Resident #76 (R76), the facility staff failed to develop a care plan to address the resident's smoking. On the most recent MDS (minimum data set) assessment, a quarterly assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 5/3/2023, the resident scored a 15 out of 15 on the BIMS (brief interview for mental status) score, indicating the resident was not cognitively impaired for making daily decisions. In Section G - Functional Status, the resident was coded as only requiring supervision after set up assistance if needed. An interview was conducted with R76 on 6/27/2023 at approximately 1:30 p.m. When asked if he goes out to smoke, R76 stated he goes out about three times a day for smoking and does go out other times just to walk. [...]
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to complete smoking assessments for four of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #76, #38, #67, and #307.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to inform a resident/resident representative of the risks and benefits of medication treatment for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #5.
- D
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on family interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to invite the responsible party to the care plan meeting for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #100.
- D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to conduct a periodic review of advance directives with residents and/or their RRs (resident representatives) to determine if they wished to make changes to their existing advance directives or maintain them as written, for two of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #36 and #2.
- D
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 and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to notify the physician of a possible need to alter treatment for two of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #51 and #2.
- D
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 and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, homelike environment for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #51.
- D
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 the facility staff failed to provide a bed hold notice upon transfer to the hospital for two of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #45 and #89.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #5.
- D
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 clarify a physician order for the diagnosis for the use of Seroquel, for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #157.
- D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on family interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to consistently provide ADL (activities of daily living) care for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #100.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to monitor a resident's weight for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #12.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide evidence of communication to the dialysis center for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #45.
- D
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure residents were assessed for, informed of risk and benefits of, and signed a consent for the use of siderails/bedrails for two of 35 residents in the survey sample; Residents #40 and #96.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure medications were available for administration for two of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #51 and #2.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure one of 35 residents in the survey sample was free from a significant medication error; Resident #51.
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to serve food in a sanitary manner in one of one resident dining rooms.
December 2, 2021Standard inspection · 22 citations
- E
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 evidence physician documentation of the rationale for and/or failed to provide all required documentation to the receiving facility for transfer to the hospital for five of 46 residents in the survey sample; Residents #91, #49, #26, #29 and #13. 1. The facility staff failed to evidence the physician wrote a note regarding the reason for Resident #91's hospital transfer on 10/26/21, and that all required documentation was provided to the receiving facility. 2. The facility staff failed to evidence the physician wrote a note regarding the reason for Resident #49's hospital transfer on 8/19/21 and 9/1/21, and that all required documentation was provided to the receiving facility for both transfers. 3. [...]
- E
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 evidence that written notification of a hospital transfer was provided to the Ombudsman and/or Resident Representative upon a hospital transfer for six of 46 residents in the survey sample; Residents #91, #49, #26, #29, #13 and #100. The facility staff failed to evidence that written notification was provided to the resident representative and Ombudsman for Resident #91's hospital transfer on 10/26/21, Resident #49's hospital transfers on 8/19/21 and 9/1/21, Resident #26's hospital transfer on 9/15/21 and 11/4/21, Resident #29's hospital transfer on 10/23/2021, Resident #13's hospital transfer on 8/19/21, and Resident #100's hospital transfer on 11/1/2021.
- E
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 evidence that a written bed hold notice was provided to the resident and/or resident representative prior to and or at the time of transfer to the hospital for three of 46 residents in the survey sample; Residents #49, #26 and #68. The facility staff failed to evidence that a written bed hold notice was provided to the resident and or resident representative for the hospital transfers of Resident #49 on 8/19/21 and 9/1/21, Resident #26 on 9/2/2021 and Resident #68 on 10/27/21.
- E
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 observation, staff interview and facility document review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure medications were labeled and stored in a secure manner in two of four medication carts, (South Wing medication cart-one and South Wing medication cart-three). Observation of the South wing medication cart-one revealed two half-loose unidentified pills in drawer one, three whole-loose unidentified pills in drawer three and one whole-loose unidentified pill in drawer four of the medication cart. Observation of the South wing-cart three revealed, one whole-loose unidentified pill in drawer two, two half and one-loose unidentified pills in drawer three of the medication cart.
- E
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 food in two of two nourishment rooms in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
- E
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain an effective Quality Assurance program. The facility staff failed to ensure the physician attended quarterly quality assurance meetings for three of three quarters
- D
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to respond to a grievance expressed during a resident council meeting for one of three resident council meetings reviewed. The facility staff failed to ensure a concern expressed regarding laundry during the August 2021 resident council meeting was responded to and addressed.
- D
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 clinical record review, facility document review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify the physician that a resident's medications were not available for administration for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 201. The facility staff failed to notify Resident # 201's physician that the medications, metoprolol, zestoretic, gabapentin, glimepiride, and ozempic, were not available for administration on 05/22/2021 and 05/23/2021.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement the facility abuse policy for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident #7. The facility staff failed to implement the facility abuse policy for investigating and reporting an injury of unknown origin when Resident #7 sustained a bruise on 8/5/21.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to report an injury of unknown origin for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident #7. Resident #7 sustained a bruise of unknown origin on the right arm extending from the shoulder to elbow that was found on 8/5/21. The facility staff failed to report this injury of unknown origin to the SA (state agency) and other required agencies.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to investigate an injury of unknown origin for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident #7. Resident #7 sustained a bruise of unknown origin on the right arm extending from the shoulder to elbow on 8/5/21. The facility staff failed to complete a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the bruise.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate MDS [minimum data set] assessment for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 86. The facility staff failed to code Resident # 86 for the use of oxygen in Section O Special Treatments on the residents 5 day MDS (minimum data set) assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 11/05/2021.
- D
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 and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 62. The facility staff failed implement Resident # 62's comprehensive care plan to keep the catheter collection bag off the floor and failed implement Resident # 62's comprehensive care plan to administer oxygen at two liters per minute.
- D
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, staff interview and facility document review it was determined facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for three of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident #3, Resident #31 and Resident #15. 1. The facility staff failed to revise the Resident #3's comprehensive care plan to address the resident beginning a restorative program following completion of physical therapy on 3/26/21. 2. The facility staff failed to review and revise Resident #15's comprehensive care plan to address the administration of an anticoagulant prescribed by the physician on 05/27/2021. 3. The facility staff failed to review and revise Resident #31's comprehensive care plan for the use of bed rails.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility document review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, and the comprehensive plan of care for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 201. The facility staff failed to administer Gabapentin to Resident #201 on 05/22/2021, according to the physician's orders.
- D
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 that the facility staff failed to provide treatment and services to maintain or improve mobility for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident #3. The facility staff failed to implement a RNP (restorative nursing program) for Resident #3 following completion of physical therapy 3/26/21.
- 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 ensure care and services for an indwelling catheter to prevent infection for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 62. The facility staff failed to keep Resident # 62's catheter collection bag off the floor.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide respiratory services according to the physician's orders one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 62. The facility staff failed to administer Resident # 62's oxygen at two liters per minute according to the physician's orders.
- D
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to complete an annual CNA (certified nursing aide) performance review for two of five CNA record reviews, CNA #6 and CNA #7. The facility staff failed to complete an annual performance review for CNA #6, hired on 8/29/19 and CNA #7, hired on 1/7/20.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide pharmacy services for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 201. The facility staff failed to ensure the medications, Metoprolol [1] Zestoretic [2], Glimepiride [3] and Ozempic [4] were available for administration to Resident # 201 as ordered by the physician on 5/22/21, 5/23/21 and 5/24/21.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and facility staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate record for one of 46 residents in the survey sample, Resident #29.
- D
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 and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure CNAs (certified nursing aides) completed required annual in-service training for two of five CNA record reviews, CNA #2 and CNA #8. The facility staff failed to ensure CNA #2 and CNA #8 completed annual dementia training.
March 10, 2020Standard inspection · 22 citations
- E
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 and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify the physician and/or responsible party of resident to resident incidents or the need to alter treatment for one of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents #18. The facility staff failed to notify the physician and/or the nurse practitioner when Resident #18's medications were not administered on 12/31/19.
- E
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain the resident right to be free from abuse for nine of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents #69, #67, #650, #652, #7, #651, #22, #41, and #39. - On 1/22/19, facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #69 and Resident #67 were free from abuse from each other. Resident #67 hit Resident #69, and then Resident #69 hit Resident #67 back. - On 2/26/19, facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #650 was free from abuse, when Resident #69 hit Resident #650 in the face on the nose and forehead. - On 2/15/19, facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #652 was free from abuse, when Resident #69 grabbed Resident #652 by the neck. [...]
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement the facility abuse policy to report and investigate allegations of abuse to the required State agency for eight of 50 residents in the survey sample, (Residents #69, #67, #7, #41, #22, #39, #650, and #652). On 1/22/19, Resident #67 hit Resident #69, and then Resident #69 hit Resident #67 back. On 3/18/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #7 in the face. On 1/12/20, Resident #69 hit Resident #41 in the right side of her face with a closed fist. The facility staff failed to implement the facility abuse policy to investigate and report the incident to the required state agency and failed to notify Resident #67's, #7's and #41's physicians and responsible parties per the policy. On 10/17/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #22 in the left arm with a closed fist. [...]
- E
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to report allegations of abuse, for eight of 50 residents in the survey sample, (Residents #69, #67, #7, #41, #22, #39, #650, and #652). On 1/22/19, Resident #67 hit by Resident #69 and then Resident #69 hit Resident #67 back. On 3/18/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #7 in the face. On 1/12/20, Resident #69 hit Resident #41 in the right side of her face with a closed fist. On 10/17/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #22 in the left arm with a closed fist. On 3/6/20, Resident #69 pulled Resident #39 out of his chair to the floor. On 2/26/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #650 in the face. On 2/15/19, Resident #69 grabbed Resident #652 by the neck. [...]
- E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to investigate allegations of abuse, for seven of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents #69, #67, #7, #41, #22, #650, and #652. On 1/22/19, Resident #67 hit by Resident #69 and then Resident #69 hit Resident #67 back. On 3/18/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #7 in the face. On 1/12/20, Resident #69 hit Resident #41 in the right side of her face with a closed fist. On 10/17/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #22 in the left arm with a closed fist. On 2/26/19, Resident #69 hit Resident #650 in the face. On 2/15/19, Resident #69 grabbed Resident #652 by the neck. The facility staff failed to investigate the allegations of abuse for Residents# 69, #67, #7, #41, #22, #650 and #652.
- E
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 provide the required information to the receiving facility at the time of facility initiated transfers for six of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents #114, #60, #36, #7, #59 and #40. The facility staff failed to evidence that the comprehensive care plan goals were provided to the receiving facility for: Resident # 114 transferred on 01/03/2020; Resident # 60 transferred on 02/27/2020 and for Resident # 36 transferred on 01/09/2020. For Resident #7's transfer on 1/3/2020, for Resident #59's hospital transfer on 1/13/20 and for Resident #40's hospital transfer on 12/29/19.
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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 notification to the ombudsman and/or the resident and the resident's representative of a facility/resident-initiated transfer for six of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents #114, #60, #36, #7, #59 and #40. The facility staff failed to evidence that written notification of the reason for transfer was provided to resident # 114 and Resident # 114's responsible party for the resident hospital transfer on 01/03/2020. To Resident # 60, Resident # 60's representative and /or the ombudsman for the facility-initiated transfer of Resident # 60 on 02/27/2020, and to Resident # 36, Resident # 36's representative and the ombudsman for the facility-initiated transfer of Resident # 36 on 01/09/2020. [...]
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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 observation, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review it was determined that the facility staff failed to develop and/or implement the comprehensive care plan for five of 50 residents in the survey sample, (Residents #313, 18, 11, 87, and 61). The facility staff failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan to address Resident #313's fall risk. The facility staff failed to implement Resident #18's comprehensive care plan for medication administration, failed to implement Resident #11's comprehensive care plan for oxygen administration, and failed to implement Resident # 87's comprehensive care plan for the use of oxygen. The facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to address Resident # 61's use of a C-PAP [Continuous Positive Airway Pressure].
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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 wrote6. The facility staff failed to review and revise Resident #39's comprehensive care plan for the use of halo assist bar bed rails. Resident #39 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #39's diagnoses included but were not limited to seizures, high blood pressure and muscle weakness. Resident #39's quarterly MDS (minimum data set) assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 1/14/20, coded the resident's cognition as severely impaired. Section G coded Resident #39 as requiring extensive assistance of two or more staff with bed mobility. Resident #39's comprehensive care plan dated 11/5/19 failed to document information regarding the resident's use of halo assist bar bed rails. On 3/9/20 at 8:21 a.m., Resident #39 was observed in bed with bilateral halo assist bars up. [...]
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and clinical record review it was determined facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice for two of 50 residents in the survey sample, Resident #99 and Resident #61. The facility staff failed to follow medication administration standards of practice during the administration of Protonix delayed release tablet on 3/9/20. RN (registered nurse) #1 crushed, opened and mixed the contents of one 40 mg (milligram) Protonix delayed release capsule with pudding and administered the medication to Resident #99. The facility staff failed to obtain an order for Resident #61 use of a CPAP [continuous positive airway pressure].
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide care and services in accordance with professional standards of practice and the comprehensive plan of care for two of 50 residents in the survey sample, (Residents #18 and #40). The facility staff failed to administer physician prescribed medications to Resident #18 on 12/31/19. The facility staff failed to maintain a current physician's order for Resident #4 to received Hospice care and services.
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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, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and services for four of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents #11, #87, #99 and #61. The facility staff failed to administer oxygen to Resident #11, #87 and #99, at flow rate prescribed by the physician. The facility staff failed to store Resident # 61's C-PAP [Continuous Positive Airway Pressure] mask in a sanitary manner.
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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 observation and staff interview it was determined facility staff failed to ensure expired medications and biological's were not available for use in two of four medication carts observed, (North Unit yellow and North Unit one medication cart), and one of one medication rooms observed, (South Unit medication room). On the North Unit yellow medication cart 2 bottles of medication expired were observed available for use a bottle of zinc sulfate (mineral supplement) 220mg (milligram) with Best by 12/19 labeled on the bottle, and a 10 (ten) oz. (ounce) bottle of Geri-mucil fiber laxative and dietary supplement with 09/19 printed on the bottle. On the North Unit Medication cart 1 (one) eleven plastic vials of Albuterol Sulfate inhalation solution 0.083% (percent) 2.5mg (milligram)/3ml (milliliter), labeled, Exp [expire]: Sep 2019, were available for resident use. [...]
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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 prepare food in the facility's kitchen in a sanitary manner and store food in a sanitary manner in two of two nutritional rooms.
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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 facility staff failed to implement infection control practices for the storage of a C-PAP mask for one of 50 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 61; in the laundry room and in one of two dining rooms, (the facility's main dining room). The facility staff failed to store Resident #61's CPAP [continuous positive airway pressure] mask in a manner to prevent infection. The facility staff failed to maintain the clean laundry area in a clean and sanitary manner. Dust, dirt and lint were observed on the metal overhead conduit piping, vents and support beams. [...]
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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 and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, homelike environment for one of 50 residents in the survey sample, Resident #18. Multiple brown stains were observed on the resident's privacy curtain.
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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 staff interview and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide treatment and services to maintain and/or restore a resident's bladder function for one of 50 residents in the survey sample, Resident #78. The facility staff failed to identify and address Resident #8's decline in urinary continence between a quarterly MDS (minimum data set) assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 12/9/19 and a quarterly MDS assessment with an ARD of 2/12/20.
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Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement bed rail requirements for three of 50 residents in the survey sample, (Residents #39, #107 and #43). The facility staff failed to assess Resident #39, #107 and #43 for the use of halo assist bar bed rails, failed to review risks and benefits with the residents (or the resident's representative) and failed to obtain informed consent for the use of halo assist bar bed rails.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure physician prescribed medication were available for administration as ordered for one of 50 residents in the survey sample, Resident #18. On 12/31/19, the facility staff failed to administer the medication trazadone (1) to Resident #18 because the medication was on order from the pharmacy.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to administer the pneumococcal immunization for one of five influenza and pneumococcal resident reviews, Resident #7. Consent for Resident #7 to receive the pneumococcal immunization was obtained on 10/5/19 and the facility staff failed to administer the immunization.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to post notice of employee rights regarding the reporting of suspicious crimes.
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Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to post the current nurse staffing information. Nurse staffing information for 3/8/20 was not posted on 3/8/20. Instead, nurse staffing information for 3/7/20 was posted.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 29, 2023, 2 on December 2, 2021, 2 on March 10, 2020.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
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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 · June 29, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · June 29, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · December 2, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · December 2, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
E 15 · March 10, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
E 26 · March 10, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)