Inspection Reports for
Appledorn Assisted Living Center – South

R 325.1922 Admission and retention of residents: Resident A’s tuberculosis screening could not be found in the record prior to admission on 10/23/2023.

R 325.1923 Employee's health: Seven employees did not have evidence of tuberculosis screening completed within 10 days of hire and prior to occupational exposure.

R 325.1932 Resident medications: Resident B’s prescribed medication bottle was found unattended on top of the medication cart with no staff present.

R 325.1975 Laundry and linen requirements: Clean linens were stored with trash bins, vacuum cleaner, gait belts, and housekeeping cleaning items, posing a risk for cross contamination.

R 325.1976 Kitchen and dietary: Surfaces of cabinets, countertops, refrigerators, and freezers in assisted living and memory care kitchenettes and main service kitchen were not clean or kept in a sanitary condition.

R 325.1976 Kitchen and dietary: Dishwasher sanitization logs for October to November 2024 had incomplete or blank entries, making it unclear if dishware and utensils were properly sanitized.

R 325.1976 Kitchen and dietary: Multiple food items were found unlabeled without appropriate open dates in various kitchen and storage areas, making it unclear if they were safe for consumption.

R 325.1979 General maintenance and storage: Hazardous and toxic chemicals were stored in a cabinet with a broken lock in the memory care unit, and a sharp item was found accessible in the memory care kitchenette.

R 325.1931 Employees; general provisions: the facility did not provide Resident A care within a reasonable time frame consistent with the service plan, as call light times ranged from 20 minutes to 3 hours and 45 minutes, including a 29-minute delay on 11/9/2024.

R 325.1931 Employees; general provisions: the home had inadequate and insufficient staff on duty on second and third shifts as evidenced by staff shortages and concerns from residents and staff.

R 325.1931 Employees; general provisions: the facility did not provide appropriate assistance and protection because Resident A was not sent to the hospital after a fall on 8/20/2023 despite complaints of extreme pain or on 9/5/2023 after complaints of chest pain.

R 325.1932 Resident medications: no violation established as Resident A did not miss medications except one refusal due to physician recommendation.