Inspection Reports for Avista Senior Living Twin Falls

1800 Harrison St N, Twin Falls, ID, 83301

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on August 29, 2024, identified two deficiencies related to fire safety, including the use of a prohibited relocatable power tap for an oxygen concentrator and failure to conduct the required two night fire/evacuation drills. Earlier inspections showed additional deficiencies at the initial licensure survey in December 2023, which included incomplete background checks for employees and gaps in documentation of resident service agreements and assessments. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. The main themes across inspections involved safety compliance and documentation issues. The facility’s record shows some ongoing challenges with regulatory requirements, with fire safety issues noted most recently.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 2.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

68% better than Idaho average
Idaho average: 7.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2024

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 29, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a fire life safety and sanitation licensure survey to assess compliance with fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness.

Findings
The facility was found using a prohibited relocatable power tap to supply power to an oxygen concentrator and failed to conduct the required two night fire/evacuation drills annually as mandated by regulations.

Deficiencies (2)
Use of a relocatable power tap to supply power to an oxygen concentrator, which is a prohibited application.
Failure to conduct the two required fire/evacuation drills during the night when residents are typically sleeping.
Report Facts
Required fire drills: 2 Required fire drills: 6

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 6, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an initial licensure survey for Avista Senior Living Twin Falls.

Findings
The survey identified three deficiencies: incomplete Idaho State Police background checks for employees, incomplete documentation in residents' Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA), and incomplete documentation of quarterly resident assessments by the facility Registered Nurse.

Deficiencies (3)
Three of seven employees did not have an Idaho State Police background check completed.
Residents' Negotiated Service Agreements did not clearly reflect specific needs or describe services provided.
The Registered Nurse assessed residents but did not document all areas assessed due to computer system limitations.
Report Facts
Employees reviewed: 7 Residents sampled: 7

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