Deficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies (over 6 years)
0.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
83% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
77% occupied
Based on a September 2015 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 25, 2024
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal application and certification for the assisted-living facility license of Cottonwood Senior Living, verifying that the facility is licensed through the renewal date indicated.
Findings
The documents confirm that Cottonwood Senior Living meets statutory requirements as an assisted-living facility and is licensed through the renewal date of 4/30/2025. An occupancy permit was issued with a maximum occupancy of 47 beds.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 47
Occupancy permit issue date: Jun 12, 2023
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 6, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Cottonwood Place regarding allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents meet retention criteria and failed to ensure sufficient staffing to care for residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to ensure residents meet retention criteria and insufficient staffing. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility did ensure residents met retention criteria and had sufficient staffing to care for residents, with observations and interviews confirming compliance with regulatory requirements.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Vogt | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health | Signed the report as Program Manager |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 28, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Cottonwood Place on March 28, 2018, regarding allegations of failure to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries, ensure staff credentials, provide agreed services, and maintain appropriate housekeeping.
Complaint Details
The investigation addressed four allegations: failure to prevent injuries, failure to ensure staff credentials, failure to provide agreed services, and failure to maintain housekeeping. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated with the facility in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all related regulatory requirements for the allegations investigated, including injury prevention interventions, staff credentials, service provision, and housekeeping.
Report Facts
Medication aide registry hours: 40
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed the report as Training Coordinator, Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health |
| Barbara Glaser | Administrator | Administrator of Cottonwood Place mentioned in interviews during investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 9, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to ensure residents no longer meeting retention criteria for assisted living facilities are discharged or transferred, and failure to provide services as agreed upon in the resident service agreement.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to discharge residents no longer meeting retention criteria and failed to provide services as agreed upon in resident service agreements. Both allegations were found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no violations; the facility ensures residents no longer meeting retention criteria are discharged and provides services as agreed upon in the resident service agreements. Staff training, resident care, and physician orders were reviewed and found appropriate with no concerns identified.
Report Facts
Facility census: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 24, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Cottonwood Place regarding failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls, failure to provide services as agreed upon, failure to notify resident's family/POA of change in condition, and failure to provide nutritious and palatable meals.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to change fall interventions, failure to provide agreed services, failure to notify family/POA of condition changes, and failure to provide nutritious meals. All allegations were found to have no violations after investigation.
Findings
The facility was found to have no violations related to the allegations. The facility does change fall interventions, provides services as agreed, notifies family/POA of changes in condition, and provides meals that are nutritious and palatable.
Report Facts
Facility census: 38
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Hale | Registered Nurse | Representative of the Department of Health and Human Services who conducted the investigation |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the report as Program Manager, Office of Long Term Care Facilities |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 16, 2013
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at Cottonwood House on July 16-17, 2013, to investigate allegations related to resident abuse, background checks, staffing sufficiency, medication administration errors, service provision, needle stick practices, and sharps disposal.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed multiple allegations including failure to protect residents from abuse, failure to do background checks, insufficient staffing, failure to report medication errors, failure to provide agreed services, failure to follow needle stick standards, and improper disposal of sharps. Only the medication error reporting allegation was substantiated as a violation.
Findings
The facility was found compliant with most allegations including abuse protection, background checks, staffing, service provision, needle stick standards, and sharps disposal. However, a violation was found for failure to report medication administration errors for two residents, which is a breach of state regulations.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report medication administration errors for two residents as required by state regulations.
Report Facts
Medication error reports reviewed: 8
Residents affected by medication error reporting violation: 2
Facility census: 38
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Hale | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in complaint investigation |
| Daniel Woodward | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in complaint investigation |
| Connie Heavin | Social Worker | Surveyor involved in complaint investigation |
| Tammi McElroy | Residence Director | Named in Plan of Correction letter |
| Tim Hoffman | Wellness Director | Named in Plan of Correction letter and staff interview |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 32
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Dec 27, 2010
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a compliance inspection at Cottonwood House to investigate findings of noncompliance related to medication administration, handling of medications, and food safety.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by findings of noncompliance in medication administration and food safety. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.
Findings
The facility failed to assess resident safety related to self-administration of medications, ensure the Five Rights of medication administration to prevent errors, and properly label and date leftovers in the kitchen to prevent cross-contamination. Observations revealed medication errors and improper glove use during meal service.
Deficiencies (3)
Failed to assess resident for safety related to self administration of medications for 1 resident.
Failed to ensure that the Five Rights of medication administration were implemented to prevent medication errors for two residents.
Failed to label and date leftovers with the date of preparation and failed to ensure staff changed gloves as needed during meal service to prevent potential cross-contamination.
Report Facts
Facility census: 32
Sample size: 4
Medication administration observation time: 165
Medication doses: 25
Medication doses: 10
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Frodsham | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in inspection |
| Connie Heavin | Social Worker | Surveyor involved in inspection |
| Rebecca Young | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in inspection |
| Amy Wilkerson | Residence Director | Named in Plan of Correction and signature on compliance statement |
Notice
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2016
Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for the assisted-living facility Cottonwood Place, confirming its licensed status and renewal through the indicated expiration date.
Findings
The document confirms that Cottonwood Place meets statutory requirements as an assisted-living facility and includes ownership information, licensing renewal details, and occupancy permit information.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 47
Renewal expiration date: Apr 30, 2017
Occupancy permit date issued: Feb 23, 2015
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Meredith | Administrator | Named as the facility administrator on the renewal application. |
| Akhil Sharma | Authorized Officer | Listed as an authorized officer in ownership/control attachments. |
| Daniel Marshall Guill | Authorized Officer | Listed as an authorized officer in ownership/control attachments. |
Document
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2023
Visit Reason
The documents serve to renew the assisted-living facility license for Cottonwood Place and provide updated ownership and occupancy information.
Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported; the documents confirm licensure renewal, ownership structure, and occupancy permit details.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 47
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Smith | Authorized Officer | Signed the renewal application as an authorized representative. |
| Daniel Guill | Authorized Officer | Listed as an authorized officer and member manager in ownership information. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 47
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2025
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and license verification for Cottonwood Senior Living, an assisted-living facility, confirming its licensure status and renewal through the specified expiration date.
Findings
The document confirms that Cottonwood Senior Living meets statutory requirements as an assisted-living facility and is licensed for 47 beds. It includes ownership information and a fire marshal occupancy permit.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 47
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Litt | President | Listed in ownership information and signed renewal application. |
| Thomas Lally | Vice President | Listed in ownership information. |
| Jonathan Litt | Secretary/Treasurer | Listed in ownership information and signed renewal application. |
| Mary Clark | Administrator | Named as facility administrator on renewal application. |
| James Sloup | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Inspected facility and approved occupancy permit. |
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