Inspection Reports for
Ashland Place Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 7.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

103% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 3.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2017
2018
2020

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 100% occupied

Based on a November 2018 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

72% 81% 90% 99% 108% Nov 2017 Nov 2018

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 23, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with resident rights and food safety standards at Ashland Place Health and Rehabilitation, LLC.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff fed a resident (RI #77) in a dignified manner by standing while feeding, which could affect the resident's dignity. Additionally, the facility failed to remove 21 cups of expired yogurt from the cooler, posing a potential foodborne illness risk to residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Staff failed to sit while feeding Resident Identifier #77, standing instead during the entire supper meal on 1/21/20.
Facility failed to ensure 21 cups of expired yogurt were not left in the cooler, potentially affecting 21 residents.
Report Facts
Expired yogurt cups: 21 Residents affected by expired yogurt: 21 Residents observed being fed: 3 Residents affected by feeding deficiency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed standing while feeding Resident Identifier #77
Employee Identifier (EI) #4, CNAInterviewed about feeding practices and standing while feeding Resident Identifier #77
Employee Identifier (EI) #3, Social Service DirectorInterviewed about proper feeding practices and potential harm of standing while feeding
Employee Identifier (EI) #5, Dietary ManagerInterviewed about expired yogurt found in cooler and food safety policies

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 23, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with resident rights and food safety standards at Ashland Place Health and Rehabilitation, LLC.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff fed a resident (RI #77) in a dignified manner by standing while feeding, affecting one of three residents observed. Additionally, the facility failed to remove 21 cups of expired yogurt from the cooler, potentially affecting all residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Staff failed to sit while feeding Resident Identifier #77, standing during the entire feeding process.
Facility failed to ensure 21 cups of expired yogurt were not left in the cooler.
Report Facts
Expired food items: 21 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed standing while feeding Resident Identifier #77
Employee Identifier (EI) #4, CNAInterviewed about feeding practices and reasons for standing while feeding RI #77
Employee Identifier (EI) #3, Social Service DirectorInterviewed about facility feeding practices and potential harm of standing while feeding
Employer Identifier (EI) #5, Dietary ManagerInterviewed about expired yogurt and food safety policies

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 134 Capacity: 134 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Nov 29, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation (#AL00035945) to evaluate compliance with resident rights, safety, cleanliness, food safety, and facility maintenance standards.

Complaint Details
The inspection was conducted as a result of complaint/report #AL00035945. The complaint involved concerns about resident awareness of survey results, environmental safety and cleanliness, food safety, and facility maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were aware of survey results and their location, maintain a safe and clean environment with functioning fixtures and no hazardous conditions, properly discard expired food items, and ensure staff followed hand-washing protocols. The facility also failed to update and act on the facility-wide assessment for maintenance needs.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure residents were aware of survey results and where they were located in the facility.
Failed to maintain residents' rooms and common areas to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including broken fixtures, rust, peeling paint, and debris buildup.
Failed to discard expired honey thickened milks and ensure proper hand-washing by dietary staff to prevent cross contamination.
Failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment reflecting maintenance needs and implement a plan to address environmental concerns.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 134 Residents affected: 10 Expired food items: 7 Residents affected: 122

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Work DirectorInterviewed about resident awareness of survey results and signage
Maintenance and Housekeeping DirectorInterviewed about environmental observations and concerns
AdministratorInterviewed about housekeeping and maintenance expectations and facility assessment
Dietary ManagerInterviewed about expired food items and stock rotation
Dietary AideObserved and interviewed regarding hand-washing and contamination concerns
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Reported broken closet door and maintenance work order

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 134 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Nov 29, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation (#AL00035945) concerning residents' awareness of survey results, environmental safety and cleanliness, food safety, and facility assessment.

Complaint Details
The inspection was conducted as a result of complaint/report #AL00035945.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were aware of survey results and their location, maintain a safe and clean environment with multiple maintenance issues, properly discard expired food items, and ensure proper hand hygiene by staff. The facility also failed to conduct an adequate facility-wide assessment to identify maintenance needs.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure residents were aware of survey results and where they were located in the facility.
Failed to maintain residents' rooms and common areas to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including broken fixtures, rust, peeling paint, and debris buildup.
Failed to ensure honey thickened milks were discarded before expiration and failed to ensure proper hand washing to prevent cross contamination by dietary staff.
Failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine necessary resources for competent resident care and maintenance.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 134 Residents affected: 122 Expired honey thickened milks: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Work DirectorInterviewed regarding residents' awareness of survey results.
Licensed Practical Nurse (EI #6)Reported broken closet door and put in a work order.
Maintenance and Housekeeping Director (EI #2)Provided observations of environmental deficiencies and concerns.
Dietary Manager (EI #3)Interviewed about expired food items and stock rotation.
Dietary Aide (EI #4)Observed failing to wash hands properly leading to cross contamination.
Administrator (EI #1)Interviewed about housekeeping and maintenance expectations and facility assessment.

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 127 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Nov 16, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with federal regulations regarding resident privacy, dignity, diet order adherence, care plan implementation, and incontinence care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring resident privacy during phone calls and room entry, following physician diet orders, adhering to nursing care plans, and providing proper incontinence care to prevent cross-contamination and skin breakdown. Deficiencies were noted with minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting a few residents.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to ensure privacy was provided while a resident used the phone.
Failed to ensure staff knocked on residents' doors prior to entering the room.
Failed to ensure the Physician's diet order was followed; no meat served at breakfast for a resident.
Failed to ensure the plan of care was followed regarding meals served with items missing for residents.
Failed to ensure staff provided incontinence care to prevent cross-contamination on a resident with a pressure ulcer.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents observed for incontinence care: 5 Residents whose meals were observed: 12 Residents whose care plans were reviewed: 14 Residents residing in the facility: 127

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed about privacy during phone calls
Director of Nursing ServicesInterviewed about privacy and facility policy
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed and interviewed regarding knocking on doors and incontinence care
Dietary AideInterviewed about missing pureed turkey on resident's meal
CookInterviewed about missing turkey on resident's meal
Dietary ManagerInterviewed about missing turkey on resident's meal
Registered DietitianInterviewed about diet order adherence and protein concerns
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed about plan of care adherence
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control NurseInterviewed about proper incontinence care and infection risks

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 127 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Nov 16, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with federal regulations regarding resident privacy, dignity, diet order adherence, plan of care implementation, and incontinence care in a nursing home facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure privacy during residents' phone calls, staff did not knock before entering residents' rooms, diet orders were not consistently followed, plans of care were not fully implemented regarding meals, and incontinence care was inadequate leading to potential cross-contamination and risk of infection.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to ensure privacy was provided while a resident used the phone.
Failed to ensure staff knocked on residents' doors prior to entering the room.
Failed to ensure the Physician's diet order was followed; no meat served at breakfast for a resident.
Failed to ensure the plan of care was followed regarding meals served with items missing for residents.
Failed to ensure staff provided incontinence care to prevent cross-contamination on a resident with a pressure ulcer.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents observed for incontinence care: 5 Residents in facility: 127

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
EI #9Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed about privacy during phone calls
EI #13Director of Nursing ServicesInterviewed about privacy and knocking policy
EI #14Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about missing meal items and meal card adherence
EI #6CookInterviewed about missing turkey on resident's meal
EI #7Dietary ManagerInterviewed about missing meal items and substitution policy
EI #10Registered DietitianInterviewed about dietary concerns and alternate food offerings
EI #1Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed regarding incontinence care
EI #2Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed regarding incontinence care
EI #4Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control NurseInterviewed about incontinence care and infection risks

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