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 36 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
30D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 1, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide Registered Nurse coverage 8 consecutive hours per day for 16 days out of 180 days reviewed.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to provide pneumococcal immunization for 5 residents, Residents #4, #7, #12, #30, and #36, out of 5 residents reviewed for pneumococcal immunization.
- 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 interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation the facility staff failed to notify physician of pharmacy alerts for ordered medications for one Resident (#106) in a survey sample of 23 Residents.
- 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, interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to review and revise care plans for one Resident (#26), in a survey sample of 23 Residents.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and clinical record review the facility staff failed to provide medication administration per professional standards of quality for one Resident (#106) in a survey sample of 23 Residents.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, clinical record review and facility documentation the facility staff failed to provide necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene, for one Resident (#26) in a survey sample of 23 Residents.
- D
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 interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary psychotropic medication for one Resident (#10) in a survey sample of 23 Residents.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, clinical record review and facility documentation, the facility staff failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for one Resident (#106) in a survey sample of 23 Residents.
September 13, 2023Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- G
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, Ombudsman interview, family interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to ensure one resident (Resident #2) was free from significant medication errors in a survey sample of four (4) residents, resulting in harm. For Resident #2, the facility discontinued all of the resident's cardiac, antihypertensive, and blood thinning medications after 30 days resulting in hospitalization for a stroke. The medications were Diltiazem, Metoprolol, and Apixaban anticoagulation (blood thinner) medication for new onset atrial fibrillation.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, Ombudsman interview, family interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to ensure a demented resident's responsible party and physician were notified of a change in treatment for one resident (Residents #2) in a survey sample of four (4) residents. For Resident #2, the facility discontinued all of the resident's cardiac, antihypertensive, and blood thinning medications after 30 days, and did not notify the physician, nor family of the discontinuance. These following medications were discontinued: Diltiazem, Metoprolol, and Apixaban anticoagulation (blood thinner) medication for new onset atrial fibrillation.
- 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, staff interview, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to provide timely notification to the Responsible Party of a change in condition for 1 Resident, Resident #5, in a sample size of 6 Residents.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, Ombudsman interview, family interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan for cardiac treatment for two residents (Residents #2 and #1) in a survey sample of four (4) Residents. 1. For Resident #2, the facility did not develop nor implement a cardiac care plan for the primary admitting diagnosis of new onset atrial fibrillation, heart attack, with cardiac doctor oversight, and new cardiac medication therapy. 2. For Resident #1, the facility staff did not provide a baseline care plan for moisture associated skin damage (MASD), care for inguinal dialysis shunt placement site, and sutures in the neck and knee after hospitalization.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, Ombudsman interview, family interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to maintain the professional standards of nursing practice for two residents (Residents #2 and #1) in a survey sample of four (4) Residents. 1. For Resident #2, the facility staff discontinued all the resident's cardiac, antihypertensive, and blood thinning medications after 30 days for new onset atrial fibrillation. They also failed to notify the family and doctor of the discontinuance, did not obtain follow-up appointments with the resident's doctors as ordered by a physician, and did not develop nor implement a nursing care plan for cardiac treatment. 2. [...]
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to ensure incontinence and wound care was provided timely for 1 resident (Resident #1) of four (4) residents in the survey sample. For Resident #1, the facility staff did not provide incontinence care timely resulting in moisture associated skin damage (MASD), and further failed to care for inguinal dialysis shunt placement site, and sutures in the neck and knee after hospitalization.
July 29, 2021Standard inspection · 15 citations
- G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review the facility staff failed to prevent, identify, and appropriately treat pressure wounds for 1 Resident (Resident #13) in a sample size of 22 Residents. This resulted in harm to Resident # 13.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to implement their abuse policy regarding the screening of employees for 4 employees (CNA F, CNA G, LPN C, and RN B) in a sample of 25 employee records reviewed. CNA F, CNA LPN C faild to sign their sworn statements timely, or completely. RN B did not have reference checks.
- 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 documentation review, the facility staff failed to store and prepare foods in accordance with professional standards in one out of one facility kitchens. Specifically, the facility staff failed to: 1) measure food temperatures for cold and steam table foods for lunch and dinner on 07/23/2021; and all 3 meals on 07/24/2021, 07/25/2021, and 07/26/2021 (11 out of 12 meals). 2) ensure the #4 walk-in refrigerator, #8 freezer, and #8 low-boy freezer were maintained at acceptable temperature ranges on 07/20/2021- 07/26/2021. 3) ensure dishwasher was reaching acceptable temperatures during the wash and rinse cycles in order to properly sanitize dishes on 07/10/2021, 07/13/2021, 07/21/2021, 07/22/2021, and 07/26/2021.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on Resident and Staff interview, clinical record review and facility documentation the facility staff failed to treat Residents with respect and dignity for 1 Resident (#28) in a survey sample of 22 Residents. For Resident # 28 the facility staff undressed the Resident wrapped her in a sheet, put her in the shower chair and wheeled her down the hall to wait in line for a shower causing Resident to state it feels like punishment.
- D
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, facility record review the faculty staff failed to provide Residents with a written description of legal rights which includes the names and addresses and phone numbers of State Office of Licensure and Certification, LTC agencies and Ombudsman.
- 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, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to notify the responsible party of a change of condition for 1 Resident (Resident #13) in a sample size of 22 Residents.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility documentation review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to complete a SNF ABN (Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice) for 1 Resident (Resident #27) in a survey sample of 3 Residents reviewed for Beneficiary Notifications. For Resident #27, the facility staff failed to provide a SNF ABN notice prior to skilled care services ending. As a result of this deficient practice Resident #27 was not afforded the opportunity to continue skilled care services and have Medicare make a determination about coverage of such services, known as a demand bill.
- 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 observations, staff interview, clinical record review, facility documentation review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for one Resident (Resident #13) in a sample size of 22 Residents. For Resident #13, the facility staff failed to include: 1) focus, goals, and interventions addressing his pressure wounds 2) focus, goals, and interventions addressing his limited range of motion.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review and facility documentation the facility staff failed to provide adequate care for 1 dependent (#28) in a survey sample of 22 Residents.
- 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 observations, staff interview, clinical record review, facility documentation review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for the prevention of further decrease in range of motion for one Resident (Resident #13) in a sample size of 22 Residents. For Resident #13, the facility staff failed to provide a left palm guard on 07/27/2021 and 07/28/2021 as ordered by the physician.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility failed to provide oxygen therapy consistent with infection control measures and the plan of care for 2 Residents (Resident # 17 and # 19) in a survey sample of 22 Residents in the survey sample.
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to post the nurse staffing timely and daily, resulting in the potential for inaccurate information to be presented to residents and visitors.
- 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 and clinical record review, the facility staff failed for 1 resident (Resident # 540) in the survey sample of 22 residents, to ensure medications were available for administration. For Resident # 54, the facility staff failed to provide medications as ordered by the Physician.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation the facility staff failed to ensure 1 Resident (Resident #6 ) in a survey sample of 22 Residents, was free of significant medication errors. For Resident #6, the facility staff failed to provide the Resident with 10 doses Sevelamer Carbonate between 6/10/21 and 7/22/21.
- D
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review and facility documentation the facility staff failed to ensure the Residents had access to services outside the facility for 1 Resident (#19) in a survey sample of 22 Residents. For Resident #19 the facility staff failed to ensure he had transportation to the wound clinic and subsequently had to reschedule 7 appointments.
November 1, 2018Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, group interview and staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain a dignified existence for one resident (Resident # 33) in a survey sample of 27 residents. For Resident # 33, the facility staff failed to toilet her timely resulting in an incontinent episode.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to provide notice to Resident #38's responsible party of a change in Medicare or Medicaid coverage in a survey sample of 27 residents.
- 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 and facility documentation review the facility failed to notify a receiving provider of the resident's comprehensive care plan goals for one of 27 sampled residents (Resident #20).
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility documentation review and clinical record review the facility staff failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards for 2 residents (Resident #49 and #55) of 27 residents in the survey sample. 1. Resident #49 was not observed wearing a wander guard or gripper socks per physician order. 2. Resident #55's wheel chair breaks were not applied when transferred by the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) resulting in a fall.
- 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, resident interview, group interview and staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide continence services for one resident (Resident # 33) in a survey sample of 27 residents. For Resident # 33, the facility staff failed to toilet her timely resulting in an incontinent episode.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure oxygen was available for 1 residents (Resident #55) of 27 residents in the survey sample. Resident #55 was observed seated in her wheelchair in the hallway wearing a nasal cannula for oxygen. The tubing was connected to a portable oxygen tank that was empty.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure medication was available for administration for 1 residents (Resident #107) of 27 residents in the survey sample. For Resident #107, a Vitamin B-12 injection was unavailable during the medication pour and pass observation.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 3 on March 1, 2024, 3 on November 1, 2018.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K 291 · March 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · March 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · March 1, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · November 1, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
K 911 · November 1, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · November 1, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)