Inspection Reports for Bickford of Spotsylvania
5000 Spotsylvania County Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, United States, VA, 22407
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 57
Deficiencies: 1
Jul 8, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 2025-07-01 regarding allegations related to building and grounds, and staffing at the facility.
Findings
The investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law. However, a violation unrelated to the complaint was identified concerning the cleanliness and repair of furnishings in the memory care area.
Complaint Details
Complaint was related to building and grounds, and staffing. The evidence gathered did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to ensure that all furnishings, including furniture, were clean and in good repair, specifically a dusty fan and a soiled chair in the memory care dining area. |
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 57
Number of resident interviews: 3
Number of staff interviews: 3
Inspection Report
Census: 46
Deficiencies: 1
Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an 'Other' type of inspection following a self-reported incident received by VDSS Division of Licensing regarding allegations in resident care and staffing.
Findings
The investigation did not support the self-report of non-compliance; however, a violation unrelated to the self-report was identified concerning the facility's use of acting administrators exceeding the allowable limit within a two-year period.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| The facility failed to ensure the assisted living facility operated under the supervision of an acting administrator no more than two times during any two-year period unless authorized by the department. |
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 46
Number of resident records reviewed: 2
Number of staff records reviewed: 2
Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1
Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Hemminger | Executive Director | Named as the new licensed administrator effective 5/22/2025 |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 46
Deficiencies: 7
Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a monitoring visit triggered by a self-reported incident received on 2025-04-03 regarding allegations in the areas of resident care and staffing and supervision.
Findings
The investigation supported the self-report of non-compliance and identified multiple violations related to door security, assessment and service plan completion, supervision of resident care including elopement prevention, documentation of safety rounds, and emergency exercises. The facility failed to ensure secure doors, timely assessments, individualized service plans, supervision to prevent wandering, proper documentation, and regular emergency drills.
Deficiencies (7)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure doors leading to unprotected areas were monitored or secured with conforming devices, including constant staff oversight and functioning alarms. |
| Failed to ensure the uniform assessment instrument (UAI) was completed prior to admission. |
| Failed to ensure a preliminary individualized service plan (ISP) was developed on or within seven days prior to admission or a comprehensive ISP on the day of admission. |
| Failed to develop a comprehensive ISP that included identified needs on the UAI and admission physical examination. |
| Failed to provide supervision of resident care, including prevention of wandering from the premises. |
| Failed to document rounds made for residents with a documented service need. |
| Failed to conduct resident emergency exercises at least every six months, including procedures for a missing resident. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 46
Resident 1 elopement duration (minutes): 65
Resident emergency exercises conducted: 1
Safety checks frequency: 4
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 54
Deficiencies: 11
Jan 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the assisted living facility to assess compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple violations including failure to follow facility policies and procedures, incomplete staff orientation and training, lack of updated CPR/First Aid certification postings, incomplete resident agreements, missing certifications on medication reviews, inadequate emergency preparedness training and documentation, unapproved emergency evacuation plans, incomplete fire drills, and insufficient resident emergency reviews and exercises.
Deficiencies (11)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to follow their own policies and procedures regarding medication reviews. |
| Facility failed to ensure staff orientation and required training occurred within the first seven working days of employment for 4 out of 4 staff records reviewed. |
| Facility failed to post a list of staff who were first aid and CPR certified so that the information was readily available and kept up to date. |
| Resident written agreement did not include information on facility policy on weapons and resident council formation. |
| Medication review lacked certification by the licensed health care professional as required. |
| Facility failed to develop and implement orientation and semi-annual review of emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents, and volunteers. |
| Written plan for fire and emergency evacuation was not approved by the appropriate fire official. |
| Emergency evacuation drawing did not include the location of a telephone to use in an emergency. |
| Fire drills were not completed for each shift in a quarter and were not conducted in the same month. |
| Resident emergencies were not reviewed by the facility every six months with all staff and documented with date and signature. |
| All staff currently on duty did not participate in resident emergency exercises every six months as required. |
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 54
Number of resident records reviewed: 4
Number of staff records reviewed: 4
Number of interviews with residents: 1
Number of interviews with staff: 4
Fire drills missing: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 53
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 2024-11-19 regarding allegations related to resident records.
Findings
The investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law. No violations were found and no violation notice was issued.
Complaint Details
Complaint related to resident records; the evidence gathered did not substantiate the allegation of non-compliance.
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 53
Number of resident records reviewed: 1
Number of staff records reviewed: 0
Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0
Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 53
Deficiencies: 1
Dec 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received on 2024-11-08 regarding allegations in the area of resident care at the facility.
Findings
The investigation did not substantiate the complaint allegations; however, a violation unrelated to the complaint was identified involving failure to implement the facility's written medication management plan, specifically regarding discontinued medications not being removed or destroyed timely.
Complaint Details
Complaint was received on 2024-11-08 regarding resident care. The evidence gathered did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to implement their written plan for medication management, as discontinued Tramadol 50mg was found in the medication cart 15 days after physician order to discontinue. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 53
Resident records reviewed: 2
Staff interviews conducted: 3
Days medication remained after discontinuation order: 15
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Deficiencies: 4
Sep 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following a complaint received on 2024-09-11 regarding allegations in the area of resident care.
Findings
The investigation did not substantiate the complaint allegations; however, violations unrelated to the complaint were identified, including failure to notify the Regional Licensing Office of a major incident, failure to complete a UAI prior to admission, inadequate supervision of residents including wandering and elopement, and failure to document safety rounds properly.
Complaint Details
Complaint was received on 2024-09-11 regarding resident care. The evidence gathered did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to notify the Regional Licensing Office within 24 hours of a major incident involving resident elopement. |
| Facility failed to ensure a UAI was completed prior to admission. |
| Facility failed to provide supervision of resident schedules, care, and activities, including attention to specialized needs such as wandering and elopement. |
| Facility failed to document rounds including name of resident, date, time, and staff member for residents unable to use signaling devices. |
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 58
Number of resident records reviewed: 1
Number of staff interviews conducted: 5
Days between admission and UAI completion: 13
Date of resident elopement: Sep 5, 2024
Date of inspection: Sep 24, 2024
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Deficiencies: 4
Sep 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received on May 22, 2024, regarding allegations in the area of Resident Care at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The investigation did not substantiate the complaint allegations of non-compliance; however, several violations unrelated to the complaint were identified, including failure to notify the Regional Licensing Office of major incidents, failure to update fall risk ratings and Individualized Service Plans after resident falls, and failure to review the resident emergency plan every six months.
Complaint Details
Complaint was related to Resident Care and was not substantiated by the evidence gathered during the investigation.
Deficiencies (4)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to notify the Regional Licensing Office within 24 hours of a major incident threatening resident safety. |
| Facility failed to update the fall risk rating after a resident fall. |
| Facility failed to ensure the Individualized Service Plan was updated as needed for significant changes in resident condition. |
| Facility failed to review and document the resident emergency plan with all staff at least every six months. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 58
Resident records reviewed: 1
Staff interviews conducted: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received on 2024-05-07 regarding allegations related to admission, retention, and discharge of residents.
Findings
The investigation did not find evidence to support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law. The inspection included a tour of the physical plant and review of resident records.
Complaint Details
Complaint related to admission, retention, and discharge of residents; the complaint was not substantiated.
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 58
Number of resident records reviewed: 2
Number of staff records reviewed: 0
Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0
Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 52
Deficiencies: 2
Jun 27, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a monitoring visit to review compliance with applicable standards and laws at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The inspection identified non-compliance with applicable standards, including missing TB screening documentation for one staff member and lack of a completed quarterly Health Care Oversight document.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| One out of four staff records did not have a current TB test or screening. |
| The facility did not ensure a quarterly Health Care Oversight was completed; no document was available for review. |
Report Facts
Number of residents present: 52
Number of resident records reviewed: 8
Number of staff records reviewed: 4
Number of interviews conducted with residents: 2
Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 55
Deficiencies: 1
Mar 30, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal inspection conducted to review compliance with licensing standards and regulations for the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have a deficiency related to the failure to have a coordinated plan of care on the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for a resident receiving hospice services.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to have a coordinated plan of care on the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for a resident receiving hospice services. |
Report Facts
Records reviewed and interviews conducted: 8
Interviews conducted: 8
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 56
Deficiencies: 1
Mar 21, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging faulty equipment and inadequate staffing to meet the needs of a resident in care.
Findings
The facility was found to have equipment not in good repair, specifically a pendant for Resident A that was not working at the time of admission. Part of the complaint was substantiated and a violation was issued.
Complaint Details
The complaint was related to faulty equipment and inadequate staffing. Part of the allegation was determined to be valid.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility did not have equipment in good repair at the time of the inspection, specifically a pendant for Resident A was not in good working order. |
Report Facts
Census: 56
Records reviewed: 1
Interviews conducted: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 56
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 18, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following an allegation of neglect for a resident in care.
Findings
The allegation of neglect was found to be not valid with no supporting evidence. However, a violation was cited for failure to have a schedule of activities posted as required.
Complaint Details
There was an allegation of neglect for a resident in care which was determined to be not valid due to lack of evidence.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to have a schedule of activities posted as required. |
Report Facts
Records reviewed: 3
Interviews conducted: 9
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 56
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 5, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging neglect of a resident in care.
Findings
The complaint was investigated and determined to be not valid; no violations were found during the inspection.
Complaint Details
There was an allegation of neglect for a resident in care. The report was determined to be not valid and there were no violations found during the inspection.
Report Facts
Records reviewed: 1
Interviews conducted: 6
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 59
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was a monitoring visit to review various areas including personnel, staffing, resident admission and discharge, buildings and grounds, emergency preparedness, and safe environment.
Findings
The facility was found deficient for failing to have a coordinated plan of care on the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) between the Hospice agency and the facility for Resident A. The deficiency was documented and a plan of correction was submitted.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility failed to have a coordinated plan of care on the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) between the Hospice agency and the facility. |
Report Facts
Number of resident records reviewed: 3
Number of staff records reviewed: 3
Number of interviews conducted: 6
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 49
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 19, 2021
Visit Reason
A renewal inspection was initiated on March 19, 2021 and concluded on March 23, 2021 to review compliance with applicable standards and laws for the assisted living facility.
Findings
The inspection reviewed resident and staff records, staff schedules, fire drills, training, and healthcare oversight documentation. No violations or deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 4
Staff records reviewed: 4
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