Inspection Reports for
Bridgepointe Gardens

Complaint IN00455361 had no deficiencies related to the allegations. Complaint IN00455663 was substantiated with deficiencies cited at R0051, R0052, and R0243 related to chemical restraint, verbal abuse, and medication documentation.

The facility failed to ensure a resident was free from chemical restraint related to antipsychotic medication without exhibited behaviors, failed to prevent verbal abuse by staff to a resident, and failed to document a one-time antipsychotic medication order and administration properly. The former Director of Nursing (DON) was terminated due to these deficiencies, and corrective actions including staff in-service and monitoring plans were implemented.

Complaint IN00430169 was substantiated with a state deficiency cited at R0273 related to food and nutritional services.

The facility failed to ensure expired foods were discarded and opened food items were dated in 2 of 2 refrigerators observed. Multiple food items were found undated or past their expiration dates in both the walk-in and standard refrigerators.

The facility failed to maintain a minimum of one staff member on duty with current First Aid certification 24 hours a day for 2 of 10 days reviewed, potentially affecting all 36 residents. The facility submitted a plan of correction indicating all nursing staff now have active First Aid certification and procedures to maintain compliance.