Inspection Reports for American House Somerset

3400 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083, United States, MI, 48083

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Deficiencies per Year

12 9 6 3 0
2019
2023
2024
Unclassified
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that Resident A was not receiving proper care, including hourly nighttime checks, oral care, dressing, toileting, and timely dinner service.
Findings
The investigation found no violation regarding Resident A's care as described in the complaint, but did establish a violation related to staff failing to provide a timely reminder to Resident A for dinner service on 4/8/24.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged Resident A was not receiving hourly nighttime checks, oral care, dressing, toileting assistance, and was not taken to dinner timely. The violation was not established for care concerns but was established for the untimely dinner reminder.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Staff failed to provide a timely reminder to Resident A of dinner service on 4/8/24.
Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Complaint Receipt Date: Apr 10, 2024 Investigation Initiation Date: Apr 12, 2024 Inspection Date: Apr 15, 2024
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Darlene VernierAdministrator and Authorized RepresentativeInterviewed onsite regarding Resident A's care and investigation findings
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 59 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 12 Oct 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to evaluate compliance with administrative rules regulating home for the aged facilities.
Findings
The facility was found to be in non-compliance with several administrative rules including delayed initial tuberculosis screenings for employees, multiple missed medication doses without documentation, unsecured medication cart, incomplete employee TB screening records, missing meal census records, inadequate sanitation temperature monitoring, uncovered single-serve food items, and unsecured hazardous materials.
Deficiencies (12)
Description
Employees 1 and 2 did not receive their initial TB screens in a timely manner.
Resident A missed multiple scheduled medication doses without documentation of reason.
Resident B missed multiple scheduled medication doses without documentation of reason.
Resident C missed a scheduled dose of vitamin B-12 without documentation of reason.
Resident D missed multiple scheduled medication doses without documentation of reason.
Resident E missed a scheduled dose of refresh without documentation of reason.
Medication cart near resident apartment #106 was left unlocked and unsecured.
Employee 4's file lacked evidence of initial TB screening.
Facility did not maintain a meal census record consistent with regulatory requirements.
Unable to demonstrate routine temperature checks for high temperature dish machine; last recorded check was on 8/7/23.
Single serve dessert items were left uncovered in the first-floor activity room freezer.
Hazardous and toxic materials were found unsecured in two first-floor laundry rooms.
Report Facts
Number of staff interviewed and/or observed: 22 Number of residents interviewed and/or observed: 59 Facility capacity: 103 Number of missed medication doses for Resident A: 13 Number of missed medication doses for Resident B: 20 Date of on-site inspection: Oct 25, 2023 Date of Bureau of Fire Services Inspection: Jul 26, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Darlene VernierAuthorized Representative and AdministratorNamed as facility administrator
Elizabeth Gregory-WeilLicensing ConsultantAuthor of the inspection report
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Feb 13, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that Resident A was denied visitation by the facility administrator.
Findings
The investigation confirmed that the facility disallowed visitation from Relative A2 upon request from the appointed power of attorney due to visitation reportedly causing distress to Resident A. The facility did not provide sufficient evidence to support the unilateral decision and failed to attempt alternative visitation methods, resulting in noncompliance with the applicable visitation rights rule.
Complaint Details
Complaint received on 2023-02-10 alleging Resident A was denied visitation by administrator Darlene Vernier. Violation was established based on the investigation findings.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility disallowed visitation from Relative A2 without sufficient evidence and failed to attempt alternative visitation methods, violating resident visitation rights.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 103 Complaint receipt date: Feb 10, 2023 Investigation initiation date: Feb 13, 2023 Report due date: Apr 11, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Darlene VernierAdministrator/Authorized RepresentativeNamed in relation to the visitation denial and investigation
Shelby SimmsDirector of Health and WellnessInterviewed regarding the visitation denial and investigation
Aaron ClumLicensing StaffConducted the investigation and authored the report
Andrea L. MooreManager, Long-Term-Care State Licensing SectionApproved the report
Inspection Report Original Licensing Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 5, 2019
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for the facility Anthology of Troy.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with home for the aged public health code and administrative rules. A temporary license with a maximum capacity of 103 beds was recommended for issuance.
Report Facts
Licensed bed capacity: 103
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Elizabeth Gregory-WeilLicensing StaffAuthor of the licensing study report and signatory recommending license issuance.
Russell B. MisiakArea ManagerApproved the licensing study report and license issuance recommendation.
Michele LocricchioAuthorized Representative/AdministratorNamed as the facility administrator and authorized representative.

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