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 71 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
47D
20E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
3C
September 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
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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 medications that were unavailable for administration for three of 17 residents in the survey sample, Residents #1, #3, and #12.
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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 clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review, facility staff failed to provide medications as ordered for four of 17 residents in the survey sample, Residents #3 (R3), R11, R1 and R12.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a call bell in a position that was accessible to the resident for one of 17 residents in the survey sample, Resident #5.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and facility document review, facility staff failed to provide care and services to promote the resident's highest level of wellbeing for two of 17 residents in the survey sample, Residents #3 (R3) and R1.
April 12, 2023Standard inspection · 27 citations
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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, and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the responsible party and/or the physician when medications were not available for administration for three of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #37, #14 and #262.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and employee record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to implement their policies for screening potential employees for 13 of 25 employee record reviews.
- E
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 and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for five of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 110, #14, #37, #3 and #61.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wrote2. For Resident #37, the facility staff failed to follow the physician orders for the administration of Midodrine (used to treat orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine works by causing blood vessels to tighten, which increases blood pressure) (1). On the most recent MDS (minimum data set) assessment, a quarterly assessment, with an assessment reference date of 1/16/2023, the resident scored a 12 out of 15 on the BIMS (brief interview for mental status) score, indicating the resident was moderately cognitively impaired for making daily decisions. The physician order dated, 10/7/2022, documented, Midodrine 10 mg (milligrams); 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours for hypotension. Hold if above SBP (systolic blood pressure) 120. The March 2023 MAR (medication administration record) documented the above order. [...]
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and services per plan of care and/or in a sanitary manner for four of 32 residents in the survey sample; Residents #61, #14, #3, and #7.
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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, the facility staff failed to provide complete dialysis care and services for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #32.
- 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 staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide RN (registered nurse) coverage on three of 30 days reviewed.
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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 resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that medications were available for administration for three of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #262, #14, and #37.
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to complete a monthly medication regimen review for three of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #25, #29, and #20.
- E
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 evidence infection tracking for 9 of 12 months reviewed.
- 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, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to evidence clinical documentation was sent to the receiving facility at the time of resident discharge for three of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #23, #25, and #44.
- D
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, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to evidence written notification to the resident representative (RR), the resident and/or the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of a resident's discharge for three of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #23, #25, and #44.
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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, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to evidence that a bed hold notice was provided to the resident and/or resident representative at the time of transfer to the hospital, for two of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #23 and #25.
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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 and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide a resident or the resident representative with a summary of the baseline care plan for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #210.
- 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 clinical record review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for two of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #34 and #44.
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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 document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide smoking supervision for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #33.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide care and services for pain management in a timely manner for one of 32 residents in the survey sample; Resident #10.
- 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, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed implement bed rail requirements for two of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #29 and #34.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide sufficient staffing for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #34.
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to follow the published menu for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #23.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to serve food at the physician-ordered consistency for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #23.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to serve food according to a resident's preference for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #23.
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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 that the facility staff failed to serve food in a sanitary manner in one of one facility kitchen.
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Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide abuse training for one of one CNA (certified nursing assistant) records reviewed.
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Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide infection control training for one of one CNA (certified nursing assistant) records reviewed.
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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, the facility staff failed to provide 12 hours of annual training for one of one CNA (certified nursing assistant) records reviewed.
- B
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to encode and transmit MDS (minimum data set) assessments to the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) system for seven of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #17, #16, #48, #47, #6, #49 and #46.
September 9, 2021Standard inspection · 25 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 and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed ensure the required documentation and information was provided to the receiving provider, upon facility-initiated transfers for five of 35 residents in the survey sample. Residents #39, #18, #26, #13 and #32. The facility staff failed to evidence what if any required documentation was provided to the receiving facility for a facility-initiated transfers of Resident #39 on 8/2/2021, and Resident #18 on 6/18/2021. The staff failed to evidence the comprehensive care plan goals were provided to the receiving facility for a facility-initiated transfers of Resident #26 on 7/22/21, Resident #13 on 5/10/2021 and 5/26/2021, and Resident #32 on 7/14/21.
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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 wrote10. The facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident #25, who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #25 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but were not limited to cerebral infarction (1), diabetes (2) and heart failure (3). Resident #25's most recent MDS (minimum data set), an admission assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/4/2021, coded Resident #25 as scoring a 15 on the staff assessment for mental status (BIMS) of a score of 0 - 15, 15- being cognitively intact for making daily decisions. Section G coded Resident #25 requiring extensive assistance of two or more staff for bed mobility and transfers and total assistance of two or more persons for toileting. Section H coded Resident #25 having an indwelling catheter and always incontinent of bowel. Section J coded Resident #25 having pain occasionally. [...]
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to implement a complete pain management program for three of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 201, # 3, and # 16. The facility staff failed to assess and document the location of pain and failed to attempt and or provide non-pharmacological interventions prior to the administration of a prn [as needed] pain medications to Resident #201, #3 and Resident #16, on multiple occasions during August and September 2021.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to have a complete infection control program as evidenced by missing infection control surveillance for April, May and June 2021.
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, resident interview and facility document review it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide privacy for three of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #301, #33 and #47. Resident #301's urinary catheter bag was visible with urine in the bag from the hallway while the resident was in bed and was not covered with a privacy cover; Resident #33's protected health information was left open on the medication cart in the hallway and was visible to staff and or others passing by, during the medication administration observation; and facility staff failed to provide personal privacy for Resident #47 while she was receiving personal care on 9/7/21.
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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, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide a clean and homelike environment for 2 of 35 residents in the survey sample; Residents #9 and #37. Resident #9's right and Resident #37's wheelchairs were not maintained in a condition of good repair. Resident #9's right wheelchair arm was observed with cracks in the vinyl material, and exposed foam in the cracks.
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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 and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure written notification was provided to the ombudsman, the resident and the resident's representative (RP) for a facility/resident-initiated transfer for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents #32. The facility staff failed to evidence that the ombudsman was notified and Resident # 14 and resident's representative were provided written notification of a resident-initiated transfer on 07/14/2021 for Resident # 32.
- 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 resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide a bed hold policy to the resident or the resident's representative upon a transfer to the hospital for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Residents # 32. The facility staff failed to provide Resident #32 and or the resident's representative with a copy of the bed hold policy prior to and or at the time of transfer to the hospital on [DATE].
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for two of 35 residents in the survey sample; Residents #37 and #52. 1. The 8/10/21 quarterly MDS assessment for Resident #37 was not completed accurately regarding the coding of Section J1800 falls. The clinical record documented Resident #37 was found on the floor by staff on 6/8/21, and Section J1800 of the 8/10/21, quarterly MDS assessment coded the resident as having 0 falls, since admission/entry or reentry or the prior assessment. 2. The facility staff failed to accurately code Resident # 52's discharge status to community on the discharge MDS (minimum data set) assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 07/22/2021. Instead, the resident's discharge was coded as Acute hospital.
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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 wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interview, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for one of 35 residents in the survey sample; Resident #9. The facility staff failed to review and revise Resident #9's comprehensive care plan was to include and address the use of side rails.
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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 that the facility staff failed to ensure professional standards for the administration of pain medications for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 3. The facility staff failed to clarify physician orders for two prescribed as needed pain medications, Percocet and acetaminophen, to determine when and which medication should be administered.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure physician ordered fluid restrictions were implemented and monitored per physicians orders for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 44. The facility staff failed to ensure the amount of fluid Resident #44 received was monitored and within the physician prescribed fluid restriction amount of 1500 ml (milliliters).
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide care and services consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing of a pressure injury for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #40. The facility staff failed to conduct a thorough initial assessment to include measurements of Resident #40's pressure injury upon discovery on 1/2/21, and failed to ensure ongoing assessments including measurements and staging until 2/1/2021.
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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, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide appropriate services, and equipment, to maintain or improve mobility per the physicians order for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #15. The staff failed to apply Resident #15's physician ordered resting left hand splint on 9/7/21 and 9/8/21.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to the implement assistive device safety measures to ensure an environment free of accident hazards for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #32. The facility staff failed to implement Resident #32's fall mat on 9/07/21, 9/08/21, and the morning of 9/09/21, per the comprehensive plan of care.
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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, resident interview and facility document review it was determined facility staff failed to obtain informed consent for the use of bed rails for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident #301. The facility staff failed to obtain an informed consent prior to the use of bed rails for Resident #301.
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Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that two of 2 nurse aid records reviewed had received required annual competencies, (CNA [certified nursing assistant] #1 and CNA #2). CNA #1 was hired 9/12/1988 and CNA #2 hired 7/16/2019, and neither CNA had annual training and competency evaluations completed.
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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 observation, staff interview, facility document review and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined facility staff failed to remove and discard of expired medications in one of one facility medications rooms and failed to provide pharmacy services for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 101. 1. Expired Preservision eye vitamin mineral supplement soft gels with an expiration date of July 2021 were available for resident administration in the one facility medication room. 2. The facility staff failed to ensure Resident #101's physician ordered medication, Meropenem 500 mg (milligrams) every 8 hours for pneumonia for 10 days, was available and administered intravenously as prescribed on 1/11/2021 at 10:00 p.m.
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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, staff interview and facility document review it was determined that the facility staff failed to secure medications properly on one of three facility medication carts, the medication cart on the Blue unit. The facility staff failed to lock the medication cart on the Blue unit when the cart was out of the line of sight of the nurse.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and in the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to serve food at temperatures that were palatable for meal enjoyment during the evening meal.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, and during the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate clinical record for one of 35 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 101. Resident #101's January MAR (medication administration record) documented see nurses note on 1/27/21 and 1/28/21, beside the physician ordered medication Flovent. Review of the January 2021, nurses notes for Resident #101 failed to evidence any documentation related to the use of the Flovent.
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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.
- C
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 staff interview and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure 8 consecutive hours of RN (Registered Nurse) coverage for the facility on August 13, 14, and 15, 2021.
- C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to post a daily nurse staff posting that was complete and accurate from 8/7/12 through 9/8/21.
- C
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain the dumpster area in a sanitary manner.
January 9, 2020Standard inspection · 15 citations
- E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wrote2. Resident # 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission of 07/22/2019 with diagnoses that included but were not limited to respiratory failure, shortness of breath and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [1]. Resident # 3's most recent MDS (minimum data set), a quarterly assessment with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 09/26/19, coded Resident # 3 as scoring a 12 on the staff assessment for mental status (BIMS) of a score of 0 - 15, 12- being moderately impaired of cognition for making daily decisions. Resident # 3 was coded as requiring extensive assistance of one staff member for activities of daily living. Section O Special Treatments, Procedures and Programs coded Resident # 3 for the use of oxygen. [...]
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs for two of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 3 and # 25. The facility staff failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions prior to the administration of prn (as needed) pain medications [Oxycodone (1) and Acetaminophen] (2)] to Resident #3 on multiple dates in November and December 2019. The facility staff failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions prior to the administration of a prn (as needed) pain medication [Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen (2)] to Resident #25 on multiple dates during November, December 2019 and January 2020.
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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 review of facility documents it was determined the facility staff failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, resident interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow infection control practices for four of 32 residents in the survey sample; Residents #41, #37, #47, #163, and #25. The facility staff failed to store Resident #41's nebulizer and Incentive spirometer in a manner to prevent infections. Resident #41's nebulizer mask and Incentive spirometer were observed uncovered on the residents over the bed table. The facility staff failed to prepare and administer medications to Resident #37, in a manner to prevent the spread of infection. RN (registered nurse) #1 was observed touching medications in a plastic medication cup with her ungloved finger. [...]
- 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, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to maintain a resident's dignity for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 6. The facility staff failed to provide privacy for Resident # 6's catheter, collection bag and urine inside the collection bag was visible from the hallway.
- D
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 the resident representative and Ombudsman with the required written notification of a hospital transfer for one of 36 residents in the survey sample; Resident #65. The facility staff failed to evidence that a written notification of a hospital transfer for Resident #65 on 12/10/19, was provided to the resident representative and Ombudsman.
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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, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide a written bed hold notice upon a hospital transfer for 1 of 36 residents in the survey sample; Resident #65. The facility staff failed to evidence that a bed hold notice was provided upon Resident #65's hospital transfer on 12/10/19.
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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, facility document review, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to develop a baseline care plan for the use of an incentive spirometer [1] for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident # 163.
- 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 observation, record review, resident interview, 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 six of 32 residents in the survey sample, Residents #47, 41, 61, 37, 3, and 25. The comprehensive care plan for Resident #47, failed to evidence documentation for as needed use of oxygen. The facility staff failed to include the use of an incentive spirometer when they developed Resident #41's comprehensive care plan for altered respiratory status, dated 1/7/20, and failed to develop the comprehensive care plan for care and services of the resident's disease process of diabetes. [...]
- 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 staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan, for two of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #6 and Resident #25. The facility staff failed to review and revise Resident #6's comprehensive care plan to include hospice care and services and care of an indwelling catheter. The facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for Resident #25 to include the use of an incentive spirometer [1].
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and review of facility documentation it was determined the facility staff failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #3. The facility staff failed to administer sliding scale insulin per the physician orders to Resident # 3. On 01/07/2020 at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and 01/08/2020 at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. there was no documentation of the amount of insulin administered or the location of the injections.
- 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, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure environment free of accident hazards and assistance devices to prevent accidents for one of 32 residents in the survey sample; Resident #61. The facility staff failed to implement fall interventions for Resident #61 after a fall on 12/29/19, fall mats and a scoop mattress were determined by the facility to be required interventions. Neither intervention had been implemented as of the survey date of 1/9/20.
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteThe facility staff failed to ensure that two of four residents in the Medication Administration task (Residents #41 and #37) were free of medication errors of less than 5%. Out of 32 opportunities, five errors were observed, resulting in a medication error rate of 15.63%. The facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #41 was free of medication errors. Resident #41 was administered a medication that was not ordered for him and staff failed to administer ordered medications. The facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #37 was free of medication errors. Resident #37 was administered a partial dose of the blood pressure medication, Atenolol, and not the full dose that was ordered.
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #37 was free significant medication errors. Resident #37 was not administered the correct dose of the blood pressure medication Atenolol (2).
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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 that the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for one of 32 residents in the survey sample, Resident #43. The facility staff failed to maintain an accurate record documenting treatments performed for applying Nystatin (medication used to treat infection) powder topically twice daily and changing the wound vac (The vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy (also known as negative pressure wound therapy to assist with wound healing) dressing three times a week.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 12, 2023, 7 on September 9, 2021, 4 on January 9, 2020.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
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Establish staff and initial training requirements.
E 37 · April 12, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
K 352 · April 12, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
K 914 · April 12, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
K 916 · April 12, 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 · April 12, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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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 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
K 252 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K 293 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
K 911 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Establish emergency prep training and testing.
E 36 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Establish staff and initial training requirements.
E 37 · September 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · January 9, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
K 372 · January 9, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
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Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
K 741 · January 9, 2020 · 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 · January 9, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)