Inspection Reports for Bickford of Saginaw Township

The investigation was initiated due to a complaint alleging that residents were not receiving appropriate care, including inadequate cleaning, showering, changing, and hydration, and that food service sanitation standards were not being enforced.

The investigation found no violation regarding resident care, concluding that care provided in the memory care unit was adequate. However, a violation was established for food service sanitation due to the service cart being encrusted with food debris and not included in cleaning schedules.

Complaint alleged residents were not receiving appropriate care including insufficient cleaning, showering, changing, and hydration, and that food service sanitation standards were not enforced. The care allegation was not substantiated; the food service sanitation allegation was substantiated.

The investigation was initiated due to a complaint alleging that Resident A eloped from the facility on 12/4/22 and was found outside in a ditch, resulting in hospitalization.

The investigation confirmed that Resident A left the secured memory care unit without staff knowledge and was found outside the facility, placing the resident at significant risk of harm. The facility failed to adequately supervise Resident A and did not maintain proper incident reporting and corrective action documentation.

The complaint alleged that Resident A eloped on 12/4/22, was found in a ditch outside the facility, and was hospitalized for several days. The violation was substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing study to evaluate compliance with applicable rules and regulations for license renewal.

The facility was found to be non-compliant with multiple rules including failure to produce documentation for quarterly fire drills, incomplete resident service plans, lack of tuberculosis screening evidence for residents and employees, missing criminal background checks for several employees, absence of meal census records, failure to regulate water temperature, and inadequate food storage and labeling practices.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that memory care residents were not provided adequate meal portions.

The investigation found that the facility did not provide adequate meal portions to memory care residents for a period of time, and the kitchen staff failed to maintain meal census records. The facility was found not in compliance with nutritional and meal record regulations.

Complaint received from adult protective services on 02/28/2024 alleging inadequate meal portions for memory care residents. APS denied the allegation for investigation due to lack of witness information. The complaint was substantiated by the investigation.

The investigation was initiated due to a complaint alleging inadequate protection of Resident A, specifically that the resident was not administered prescribed medications.

The investigation found that Resident A was admitted without signed physician orders, resulting in the resident not receiving prescribed medications for atrial fibrillation. Resident A went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced deceased. The facility did not provide adequate protection or ensure medication administration as required.

Complaint was substantiated that Resident A was not administered prescribed medications, leading to inadequate protection. The violation was established.

The document serves as a notification that the Home for the Aged license for Saginaw Bickford Cottage has been renewed for a 12-month period effective March 24, 2023.

The license renewal confirms that the facility is authorized to operate for another year at the specified address. No deficiencies or inspection findings are detailed in the document.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint alleging neglect of Resident A and lack of kitchen staff at the facility.

The investigation found no violation regarding neglect of Resident A or lack of kitchen staff. However, violations were established for failure to document and report an incident involving Resident A's injury and for allowing an employee to provide direct services before completion of a required criminal background check.

The complaint alleged Resident A was neglected, including being dropped on wheelchair bars causing bruising, and that the facility lacked kitchen staff with caregivers preparing food. The neglect allegation was not substantiated. The kitchen staffing allegation was also not substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as an original licensing study to determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for Saginaw Bickford Cottage.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with all applicable rules and statutes. The report recommends issuance of a six-month non-renewable temporary license with a maximum capacity of 55 beds.