Inspection Reports for Angel Care Residential Home
5559 Trooper St., Las Vegas, NV 89120, NV, 89120
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 8
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 3
Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual State Licensure survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A but had several regulatory deficiencies including failure to ensure background checks for one employee, lack of medical exemption requests for three bedfast residents, and incomplete infection control training for the primary infection control designee.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure 1 of 6 employees had a background check clearance through the Nevada Automated Background Check System for this facility. | Severity: 2 |
| Failed to ensure a medical exemption request was submitted to retain three bedfast residents (Residents #1, #4, and #6). | Severity: 2 |
| Failed to ensure the primary infection control designee completed the initial 15 hour infection control and prevention training. | Severity: 2 |
Report Facts
Number of employees reviewed: 6
Number of resident files reviewed: 8
Licensed capacity: 10
Current census: 8
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lane | Administrator | Named as Employee #1 involved in background check and infection control training deficiencies |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 10, 2024
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as an annual State Licensure survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
No regulatory deficiencies were identified during the survey. The facility received a grade of A and no further action was necessary.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 9
Employee files reviewed: 5
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 10
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 5, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual State Licensure and infection control survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
No regulatory deficiencies were identified during the survey. The facility received a grade of A and no further action was necessary.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 2, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual state licensure and infection control survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A. A deficiency was identified related to the failure to ensure toxic substances were inaccessible to residents with Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia, specifically an unsecured bottle of laundry detergent in the laundry room cabinet.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure toxic substances were inaccessible to residents with Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia; unsecured laundry detergent in laundry room cabinet. | Severity: 2 |
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 10
Resident census: 9
Severity level: 2
Scope: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lane | Administrator | Acknowledged the unsecured laundry detergent during inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by Complaint #NV00065583 regarding the facility's closure of in-person visitation due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated without regulatory deficiencies. The facility temporarily restricted in-person visitation for family and friends during the COVID-19 outbreak but allowed healthcare personnel with proper PPE and alternative virtual visitation methods. The facility planned to resume unrestricted visitation on the weekend of 02/12/22-02/13/22.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00065583 was substantiated without regulatory deficiencies. The allegation that the facility closed in-person visitation due to a COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed, but no regulatory deficiencies were found.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 10
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 2, 2021
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as an Annual and infection control State Licensure survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 449, Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
No regulatory deficiencies were identified. The facility received a grade of A and was provided guidance on nondiscrimination policies, privacy protection, cultural competency training, complaint policy, and gender identity/expression policy compliance.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 10
Deficiencies: 0
May 13, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation regarding an allegation that the facility failed to obtain and maintain sufficient Worker's Compensation Insurance.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated after interviews with staff and review of an active Worker's Compensation Insurance policy. No regulatory deficiencies were identified and no further action was necessary.
Complaint Details
One complaint (#NV00063676) with one allegation was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Sample size: 3
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 8
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 20, 2020
Visit Reason
This inspection was a COVID-19 focused infection control State Licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with infection control measures related to COVID-19 at the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with COVID-19 infection control requirements, including screening, PPE use, social distancing, and sanitation practices. No residents or staff tested positive for COVID-19 and no regulatory deficiencies were identified.
Report Facts
Boxes of gloves: 20
Cotton masks: 1500
Surgical masks: 80
N95 masks: 4
Gowns: 5
Face shields: 2
Electronic thermometers: 2
Bottles of hand sanitizer: 8
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 7
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 6
Jan 14, 2020
Visit Reason
This inspection was a mandatory grading re-survey conducted at the facility in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A but was found deficient in several areas including health and sanitation, fire safety, residents' rights, admission policies, medication storage, and maintenance of resident files. A key deficiency was the failure to secure medications in locked cabinets accessible to residents.
Severity Breakdown
F: 4
D: 1
C: 1
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Health and sanitation: The premises were not adequately maintained cleanly inside and out. | F |
| Fire safety: Exit door was equipped with a lock requiring a key to open from inside without approval. | F |
| Residents' rights: Residents were not consistently treated with respect and dignity. | F |
| Written policy on admissions: Facility admitted or allowed to remain persons who are bedfast, restrained, confined in locked quarters, or require skilled nursing. | D |
| Medication storage: Medications were not secured in locked cabinets, accessible to residents. | F |
| Maintenance and contents of separate resident files: Files were not maintained as required. | C |
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 10
Census: 7
Severity 2 Scope: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Sowers | RFA | Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's signature on report |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 8
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 6
Dec 5, 2019
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as a State Licensure annual survey of the facility in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple regulatory deficiencies including issues with exterior cleanliness, fire safety door locks, resident privacy, admission policies, medication storage, and maintenance of resident files. The facility received a grade of C.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 5
Severity: 1: 1
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to ensure the exterior of the home was free of debris and broken equipment including bed frames, mattress, walkers, and chairs in the backyard. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to ensure an interior door could be opened without a key for 1 of 3 exit points, violating fire safety requirements. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to ensure a resident had visual privacy during bed bath and failed to ensure cameras did not provide video feed visible to others in common areas. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to obtain a bedfast waiver for a resident unable to reposition themselves without staff assistance. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to ensure medications were locked up for 2 of 8 residents; medications were found in an unlocked kitchen cabinet. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to ensure medical records for 10 residents no longer in the facility were kept in a locked cabinet. | Severity: 1 |
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 10
Resident census: 8
Employee files reviewed: 4
Resident files reviewed: 8
Deficiencies with Severity 2: 5
Deficiencies with Severity 1: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Sowers | RFA | Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's signature on report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 9
Deficiencies: 0
Aug 11, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation triggered by allegations regarding food quality, resident weight loss, and adequacy of food served.
Findings
The investigation included observations, interviews, and record reviews, and found that the complaint allegations could not be substantiated. No regulatory deficiencies were identified and no further action was necessary.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00046195 included allegations that the food was cold and hard, a resident had lost 7 lbs and requested an appetite pill, and that the resident was not served adequate food such as double portions or food prepared appropriately. These allegations were not substantiated.
Report Facts
Sample size: 5
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 21, 2016
Visit Reason
This document is a required grading re-survey conducted at the facility on 3/21/2016 as part of a state licensure survey by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
Findings
No deficiencies were identified during this re-survey, and the facility received a re-survey grade of A.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 8
Jan 27, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual State Licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with regulations for a residential facility for elderly and disabled persons providing care to persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Findings
The facility received a grade of C with multiple deficiencies identified, including failures in elder abuse training, tuberculosis testing, background checks, fire safety inspections, medication storage, and ensuring dangerous items were inaccessible to residents. Several deficiencies were repeat findings from previous surveys.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 8
Deficiencies (8)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide initial training in the prevention, recognition and response to elder abuse to 1 of 5 employees. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure 1 of 5 employees met tuberculosis (TB) testing requirements. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure 1 of 5 employees had state and/or FBI background checks. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm and sprinkler systems were inspected and tagged annually. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure 1 of 5 employees were trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure medications were stored in a secured and locked area. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure 3 of 9 residents met tuberculosis (TB) testing requirements. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to ensure dangerous items were inaccessible to residents. | Severity: 2 |
Report Facts
Residents present: 9
Total licensed capacity: 10
Employees reviewed: 5
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 9
Jan 27, 2016
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as an annual State Licensure survey to assess compliance with state regulations for a residential facility providing care to elderly and disabled persons, including those with Alzheimer's disease.
Findings
The facility received a grade of C and multiple deficiencies were identified, including failures in elder abuse training, tuberculosis testing, background checks, fire safety inspections, first aid and CPR training, medication storage, resident file maintenance, and safety regarding dangerous and toxic items accessible to residents.
Severity Breakdown
2: 9
Deficiencies (9)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide initial elder abuse training to 1 of 5 employees (Employee #4). | 2 |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 5 employees met tuberculosis testing requirements (Employee #4). | 2 |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 5 employees had required State and FBI background checks (Employee #2). | 2 |
| Failed to ensure portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm, and sprinkler systems were inspected and tagged annually. | 2 |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 5 employees were trained in first aid and CPR within 30 days of hire (Employee #5). | 2 |
| Failed to ensure medications were stored in a secured and locked area; medications found unsecured in resident rooms. | 2 |
| Failed to ensure 3 of 9 residents met tuberculosis testing requirements (Residents #3, #4, and #6). | 2 |
| Failed to ensure dangerous items were inaccessible to residents; scissors, pizza cutter, rake, knitting needles, and curling iron were accessible. | 2 |
| Failed to ensure toxic substances were inaccessible to residents; bleach, charcoal, lighter fluid, Lysol spray, and insect spray were accessible. | 2 |
Report Facts
Census: 9
Total Capacity: 10
Deficiencies cited: 9
Employee files reviewed: 5
Resident files reviewed: 9
Severity 2 deficiencies: 9
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee #4 identified as lacking elder abuse training and tuberculosis testing compliance | ||
| Employee #6 acknowledged multiple deficiencies including missing documentation and fire safety issues | ||
| Employee #2 acknowledged deficiencies related to background checks, dangerous items, and toxic substances accessibility | ||
| Employee #5 lacked documented first aid and CPR training within 30 days of hire |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 2
Aug 27, 2015
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted in response to the facility's request to add an Alzheimer's Disease endorsement and increase bed count from 7 to 10 residents.
Findings
Deficiencies were identified related to caregiver training and medication storage. Specifically, one caregiver lacked documented evidence of required annual medication management training, and medications were not securely stored for 7 of 7 residents observed.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| One caregiver failed to complete the required 8-hour annual medication management training. | Level 2 |
| Medications were left unattended on the dining room table, accessible to residents, violating secure storage requirements. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 10
Number of employees reviewed: 5
Residents with unsecured medications: 7
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 2
Aug 27, 2015
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted in response to the facility's request to add an Alzheimer's Disease endorsement and to increase the bed count from 7 to 10 residents.
Findings
The facility received approval for the Alzheimer's Disease endorsement and bed increase. However, deficiencies were identified including failure to ensure one of five employees completed required annual medication administration training and failure to secure medications properly for seven residents.
Severity Breakdown
Severity 2: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure 1 of 5 employees completed the 8 hour annual medication administration training. | Severity 2 |
| Failed to ensure medications were secure for 7 of 7 residents; medications were left unattended on the dining room table accessible to residents. | Severity 2 |
Report Facts
Licensed bed capacity: 10
Employees reviewed: 5
Residents affected: 7
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 4
Capacity: 7
Deficiencies: 3
Mar 17, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual State Licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with licensing requirements for a residential facility for elderly and disabled persons.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A but was found deficient in maintaining personnel files with required pre-employment physical exams for 2 of 4 employees, failure to maintain clean outdoor premises, and failure to conduct monthly smoke detector checks and fire drills since opening in January 2015.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure 2 out of 4 employees completed a pre-employment physical exam prior to hire. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to maintain clean outdoor premises, including backyard clutter and debris. | Severity: 2 |
| Failure to conduct monthly smoke detector checks and fire drills since facility opening. | Severity: 2 |
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 4
Total licensed capacity: 7
Number of employees reviewed: 4
Severity 2 deficiencies: 3
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 4
Capacity: 7
Deficiencies: 3
Mar 17, 2015
Visit Reason
This annual State Licensure survey was conducted to assess compliance with state regulations for the residential facility.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A but had several deficiencies including failure to ensure pre-employment physical exams were completed prior to hire for 2 employees, failure to maintain a clean outdoor premises, and failure to conduct monthly smoke detector checks and fire drills.
Severity Breakdown
2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure 2 out of 4 employees completed a pre-employment physical exam prior to hire. | 2 |
| Failed to maintain a clean outdoor premises with construction items and debris stored outside. | 2 |
| Failed to conduct monthly smoke detector checks and fire drills since facility opening. | 2 |
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 7
Census: 4
Employees reviewed: 4
Resident files reviewed: 4
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 4
Capacity: 7
Deficiencies: 4
Jan 24, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was a State licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with regulations for a residential facility for elderly and disabled persons, including those with mental illnesses and chronic illnesses.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A, but deficiencies were identified related to elder abuse training, personnel file requirements including pre-employment physicals, medication labeling, and tuberculosis testing documentation.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 4
Deficiencies (4)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Employee #1 did not have elder abuse training before caring for residents. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 employees had a physical ten months prior to hire date. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to have a label on an over-the-counter medication for Resident #1. | Severity: 2 |
| Facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had a 2-step TB test with the date administered or an annual TB test. | Severity: 2 |
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 7
Census: 4
Deficiencies cited: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee #1 | Named in findings related to elder abuse training and personnel file physical requirements | |
| Employee #3 | Mentioned as terminated at time of survey in personnel file findings |
Inspection Report
Census: 4
Capacity: 7
Deficiencies: 4
Jan 24, 2014
Visit Reason
This State Licensure survey was conducted to assess compliance with state regulations for a residential facility for group beds for elderly and disabled persons.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A but had several deficiencies including failure to ensure elder abuse training prior to hire for an employee, non-compliance with pre-employment physical requirements, improper labeling of medication, and incomplete tuberculosis testing documentation for a resident.
Severity Breakdown
2: 4
Deficiencies (4)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure an employee had elder abuse training before caring for residents. | 2 |
| Failure to ensure an employee complied with pre-employment physical requirements. | 2 |
| Failure to have a label on an over the counter medication for a resident. | 2 |
| Failure to ensure a resident complied with tuberculosis testing requirements; missing dates on TB test. | 2 |
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 7
Census: 4
Deficiencies cited: 4
Inspection Report
Capacity: 7
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 20, 2013
Visit Reason
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of a request for a Change of Administrator for the facility's license.
Findings
A desk review was completed and approval was given on 6/20/13. The facility must ensure the new administrator attends required medication, elder abuse, mental illness, and chronic illness training as mandated by NAC regulations, with evidence to be verified during the next on-site survey.
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 7
Category 1 residents: 4
Category 2 residents: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Employee #1 | Administrator | New administrator required to complete training |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 7
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 11, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is an initial State licensure survey conducted to evaluate the facility's request for licensure for seven Residential Facility for Groups beds for elderly and disabled persons and/or persons with mental illnesses and/or persons with chronic illnesses category I & II.
Findings
No deficiencies were noted during the initial licensure survey. Two sample resident files and three employee files were reviewed.
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 7
Census: 0
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