Inspection Reports for
Apple Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Residence

Complaint #216941 was investigated regarding a wet sprinkler system leak caused by a water leak in the attic dry sprinkler piping. The fire alarm and sprinkler system did not activate, no fire or injuries occurred, and the fire department assisted with draining and resetting the system. Violations related to fire watch and repair documentation were cited but corrected.

The inspection found that the sprinkler system failure was caused by a water leak in the attic dry sprinkler piping. The facility failed to provide fire watch documentation and repair documentation initially, but these violations were corrected on site.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets the Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. All previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

The inspection identified several violations related to extension cords, cleaning, owner's responsibility, sprinkler system testing, emergency lighting, and securing compressed gas containers. All violations were corrected on site, resulting in an overall Approved status.

Complaint #197904 alleged a fire watch due to a fire alarm system being out of service. The allegation was substantiated as the system was out of service for two days and repairs were required. No fire or injuries occurred.

The fire alarm system was found to be out of service due to an unconnected accelerator causing loss of pressure to the sprinkler system. The facility immediately notified the fire watch and alarm service company. Repairs were completed and the system was restored within two days. No fire, evacuations, or injuries occurred. The fire department responded to the incident. The inspection was approved.

The complaint investigation (Complaint #186852) was triggered by allegations that a resident made unwanted sexual advances toward other residents, including groping and kissing. The investigation included interviews with staff and residents, observations, and record reviews. It was substantiated that the facility failed to report suspected sexual abuse incidents to authorities and failed to document and intervene appropriately in the resident's service agreement. Multiple staff confirmed the incidents were not reported to the department or law enforcement.

The facility was found to have failed in reporting suspected sexual abuse incidents to the department and law enforcement, and failed to document a resident's history of sexually inappropriate behaviors in the negotiated service agreement. The investigation resulted in citations for these deficiencies. The facility was not in compliance at the time of inspection.

Complaint #170733 alleged compressor failure. The fire alarm system was found to have failed due to the compressor, but repairs were completed and the system was placed back in service. No evacuations, injuries, or sprinkler activations occurred. The complaint was substantiated and corrected.

All cited deficiencies related to fire alarm system maintenance and testing were corrected on site. The facility was found to be in compliance at the time of this inspection and was approved.

Complaint #156882 concerned a fire system failure. The allegation was substantiated as the failure was confirmed and repaired with no harm to residents or staff.

The fire system failure was confirmed and investigated. The sprinkler system was temporarily deactivated due to water leaking, and repairs including replacement of an air compressor were completed. The fire alarm and suppression systems were restored and fully operational by 11/18/2024. No evacuation or harm to staff or residents occurred, and fire watch was maintained during the outage.

The inspection included a complaint investigation referencing complaint number 139871. The investigation found noncompliance with licensing laws related to nurse delegation consent and food safety.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

Complaint number 140420 was investigated regarding resident rights. The investigation found deficiencies related to dining service fees and resident accommodations. The complaint was substantiated with citations written.

The facility was found not to meet Assisted Living Facility requirements related to resident rights. Clarifications were provided regarding dining service delivery fees and resident accommodations. Facility fees were identified in the resident rental agreement and Medicaid residents were protected from additional fees related to room tray delivery.

All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.