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 10 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
1E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
April 22, 2022Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policies titled, Hand Hygiene and Using Gloves, the facility failed to ensure staff followed infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections including COVID-19. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: 1. housekeeping staff changed gloves and completed hand hygiene when cleaning resident rooms on one (100 Hall) of seven halls; and, 2. clean laundry was covered during transport and delivery on one (100 Hall) of seven halls.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review and review of facility policies titled Hygiene and Grooming and Perineal Care, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #5 received the necessary assistance for activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with the resident's assessed and care planned needs. This affected one (RI #5) of three sampled residents reviewed for ADLs. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: 1) RI #5 was regularly provided with showers and other personal hygiene/grooming care, such as shampooing of hair and shaving of facial hair; and 2) RI #5 received perineal care promptly after incontinent episodes to promote good hygiene and prevent odors and potential skin breakdown.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Activity Program Management, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #5 was regularly invited and assisted to attend scheduled activities. This affected one (RI #5) of three sampled residents reviewed for activities.
- D
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration Procedures Enteral Tube Administration, the facility failed to ensure the nurse checked for proper placement of Resident Identifier (RI) #37's gastrostomy tube (g-tube) prior to administering medications through the tube. This deficient practice affected one of one sampled resident reviewed for g-tube care.
- 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, record review, interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Medication Storage - Storage of Medications and Biologicals, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a secure location and not left in Resident Identifier (RI) #126's room. This affected one (RI #126) of 40 sampled residents whose rooms were observed.
August 22, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, resident record review, review of a facility GRIEVANCE/COMPLAINT REPORT for Resident Identifier (RI) #364, and review of the facility admission AGREEMENT, the facility failed to assist RI #364 with locating resources for and making appointments to have hearing aids replaced that were lost during RI #364's stay at the facility. This affected one of two residents reviewed for sensory communication.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of CDC INFECTION PREVENTION DURING BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING AND INSULIN ADMINISTRATION, and review of a facility policy titled HAND HYGIENE, the facility failed to ensure licensed staff: 1. Did not place the glucose meter and vial of glucose test strips in his pocket while washing hands, 2. Did not open a vial of glucose test strips with a gloved hand, after performing a finger stick on Resident Identifier (RI) #19, and 3. Washed hands after removal of gloves, before touching the medication cart and preparing RI #19's medications. This was observed during medication administration on 8/21/2019 at 5:25 PM and affected one of four nurses observed during medication administration observation.
July 12, 2018Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and a review of the facility's policies related to thermometer sanitization, food holding temperatures, and therapeutic supplements, staff failed to ensure: 1) the thermometer used to measure food temperatures on the 07/10/18 tray line (500/600 Hall) was effectively sanitized between uses; 2) meat was served from the above tray line was held and served at recommended safe and sanitary temperatures; and 3) commercially prepared milkshakes were discarded from one of three nursing pantry refrigerators in a once the use by date was exceeded. This had the potential to affect all 134 residents for whom meals were prepared and served at the time of this survey.
- 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, interview and review of a facility policy titled Perineal Care, the facility failed to ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not clean bowel movement from Resident Identifier (RI) #85, a resident with a history of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)s, then handle a clean brief without changing her gloves or washing her hands. This was observed on 7/11/18 and affected one of one resident observed for perineal care. Findings Include: A review of a facility policy Perineal Care with an effective date of October 1, 2010 revealed: PURPOSE: Good perineal care helps prevent infection, irritation and skin breakdown. RI #85 was admitted to the facility 12/15/12 and readmitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Personal history of Urinary Tract Infections. [...]
- C
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and the policy, 'Garbage and Refuse, the facility failed to maintain the area surrounding the dumpsters in a condition free of debris. This had the potential to affect all 140 residents in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 22, 2022, 6 on August 22, 2019, 3 on July 12, 2018.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K 321 · April 22, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K 293 · April 22, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K 351 · August 22, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · August 22, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K 345 · August 22, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · August 22, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
K 372 · August 22, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
K 929 · August 22, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K 321 · July 12, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
K 741 · July 12, 2018 · 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 12, 2018 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)