Inspection Reports for Americare Lodges
20371 Wendigo Park Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, United States, MN, 55744
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 20
Capacity: 28
Deficiencies: 10
Jan 8, 2024
Visit Reason
Follow-up survey to determine if orders from the August 9, 2023 survey were corrected.
Findings
The follow-up survey verified that the facility is in substantial compliance with previous correction orders. The original August 9, 2023 survey identified multiple deficiencies including failure to test well water annually, fire safety and evacuation plan deficiencies, physical environment maintenance issues, medication storage issues, and secured dementia care licensing concerns. The October 16, 2023 follow-up found some orders not corrected, but the January 8, 2024 follow-up confirmed substantial compliance.
Severity Breakdown
Level 1: 4
Level 2: 6
Deficiencies (10)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to test the well water within the last year for buildings #1, #3, and #4. | Level 1 |
| Failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation, including loose siding, water leaks, and blocked mechanical equipment access. | Level 1 |
| Failed to maintain fire safety and evacuation plans with required elements including resident room numbers, employee actions, fire protection procedures, unique resident needs, and training. | Level 1 |
| Failed to provide facilities that were not a distinct hazard to life, including secured exit doors that were not fail safe and a locked exterior gate with restricted egress. | Level 1 |
| Failed to conduct comprehensive reassessments by a registered nurse for residents with falls and changes in condition. | Level 2 |
| Failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code; ware wash machine did not meet sanitizing temperature requirements. | Level 2 |
| Failed to provide working and interconnected smoke alarms in resident rooms and corridors throughout the facility. | Level 2 |
| Failed to maintain emergency/exit lights in working condition. | Level 2 |
| Failed to securely store medications; medications were left unsecured on top of medication cart accessible to others. | Level 2 |
| Failed to ensure residents had the right to enter and leave the facility as they chose; all three campus buildings were secured with keypad access and residents did not have exit codes. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Residents present during inspection: 20
Total licensed capacity: 28
Number of falls for resident R15: 5
Fine amounts: 500
Fine amounts: 3000
Fine amounts: 5000
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jessie Chenze | Supervisor, State Evaluation Team | Named as contact person for the follow-up surveys and enforcement correspondence. |
| CNS-B | Clinical Nurse Supervisor | Named in multiple findings related to fire safety, resident assessments, and secured unit operations. |
| LPN-E | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in interviews regarding secured unit operations and fire safety. |
| ULP-D | Unlicensed Personnel | Named in medication storage deficiency observation. |
| LALDIR-A | Licensed Assisted Living Director in Residence | Named in interviews and record reviews related to water testing, fire safety, and resident assessments. |
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