Vaiden Community Living Center

Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety related to food items improperly stored, a dry bin left uncovered and food prepared and served in unsanitary conditions for two (2) of (2) kitchen observations. Findings Include:On 06/28/2026 at 12:12 PM, an initial tour with [NAME] #1, revealed [NAME] #2 placing a tray of sandwiches in a refrigerator. One of the sandwiches fell from the tray and landed on the floor. [NAME] #2 picked up the sandwich and placed it back on the tray of sandwiches. An observation of the food prep station revealed a pan of raw chicken sitting on the table with the lid to a jar of seasoning sitting top side down, on top of the chicken. [NAME] #2 picked up the lid and proceeded to season the chicken. [...]

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation for a visually impaired resident by failing to consistently ensure access to a call system that accommodated the resident's disability after identifying the need and receiving complaints from both the resident and the Resident Representative (RR) for one (1) of (15) sampled residents. Resident #43. Findings Include: A record review of the facility policy Resident Rights revised and implemented on November 28,2016, revealed, .The right to reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences except when to do so would endanger the health or safety of the resident or other residents. [...]

Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure residents were afforded consistent monthly Resident Council meetings for one (1) of six (6) months reviewed. May 2026.

Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that appropriate medical evaluations were conducted in accordance with the physician orders, specifically failing to perform the necessary Hemoglobin (HbA1c) test for one (1) of (15) sampled Residents. Resident #3.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow infection prevention and control practices by failing to perform hand hygiene between glove changes during wound care for one (1) of (1) resident observed for wound care. Resident #47.

Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide written notice of an involuntary discharge including appeal rights prior to refusing readmission from the hospital for one (1) of three (3) resident reviewed. (Resident #1). Findings Included:Record review of the facility policy titled, Transfer Form, revealed Policy Statement, It is the policy of this facility to provide a completed and accurate transfer form to residents transferred or discharged from this facility .Record review of the facility policy titled, Appealing a Transfer or Discharge Notice revealed Policy Statement, Residenta have the right to appeal transfer or discharge notices.2. Upon notice of transfer or discharge, the resident will be provided with a statement of his or her right to appeal the transfer or discharge. [...]

Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the safety of one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for safe transport (Resident #1), when staff failed to secure the resident's wheelchair with the appropriate safety belts while being transported in the facility van. This failure resulted in the resident sustaining a sternal fracture and a head laceration with bleeding after her unsecured wheelchair tipped over during transport, causing her to fall to the floor of the van. Resident #1 Due to corrective actions implemented prior to State Agency (SA) entrance on 6/18/25, this was determined to be Past Non-Compliance as of 4/30/25. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled How to Properly Secure a Wheelchair for Transportation signed and dated by Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #1 on 01/03/2025 read . [...]

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage room were dated and labeled for one (1) of two (2) kitchen tours completed. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage dated August 18, 2011, revealed .8. All foods stored in refrigerators and freezers that have been opened, will be covered and labeled with the date and name of food if appropriate, and will be discarded within the appropriate time frame. 9. All leftover foods are to be stored in covered containers, dated, & labeled . On 10/15/24 at 9:45 AM, an observation during the initial kitchen tour with the Dietary Manager (DM), revealed multiple unlabeled and undated food items in the refrigerator and freezer. [...]

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to create a clean and safe environment, as evidenced by a dirty wheelchair (Resident #27) and an overbed table and bed headboard in disrepair (Resident #34) for two (2) of the 20 residents sampled. Findings Include: A review of the facility policy titled, Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Items and Equipment with a revised date of August 2009 revealed that resident-care equipment, including reusable items and durable medical equipment, will be cleaned . Resident #27 On 10/15/24 at 9:20 AM, an observation revealed Resident #27 was sitting on his bed and his overbed table and headboard were noted to be in disrepair. Resident #27 was not interviewable. His overbed table had the plastic strip edging missing from all four sides and had rough jagged edges exposed. [...]

Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, facility policy review, and record review, the facility failed to implement an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care plan for one (1) of the 22 care plans reviewed. Resident #6.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide personal hygiene, as evidenced by long facial hair, unkempt hair, and long nails with a brown substance under them for one (1) of 20 residents sampled.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the proper storage of treatment medications and disinfectant wipes on the treatment cart as evidenced by an unlocked treatment cart in the residents' hallway for one (1) of three (3) survey days.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to clean a visibly soiled overbed light and window blind and replace a broken window blind for two (2) of 58 residents reviewed. Resident #1 and Resident 21.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to implement a fluid restriction care plan for one (1) of 17 care plans reviewed.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, record review, and facility policy the facility failed to follow a resident's physician prescribed fluid restriction for one (1) of three (3) residents on fluid restriction.

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain strict aseptic technique to prevent the spread of infection during an observation of medication administration via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for one (1) of four (4) medication administration observations. Resident #20 Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy titled, Cleaning/Disinfection of Resident Care Items and Equipment, dated June 15, 2010, revealed, Policy Statement: Resident care equipment, including reusable items .will be cleaned and disinfected according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) for disinfection and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard .Reusable Items . 1. [...]