Inspection Reports for Brookdale Brookfield Al

A complaint investigation and verification visit was conducted on 06/13/2025 to determine if Brookdale Brookfield AL was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department found violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83 related to medication management and administration, resulting in a Statement of Deficiency #Z21G17 and imposition of a forfeiture.

The visit was complaint-related, conducted to investigate allegations and verify compliance. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.

The surveyor conducted one verification visit and one complaint investigation triggered by a medication error complaint received on 05/22/2025.

One deficiency was identified as a repeat violation related to medication administration errors involving residents 23, 24, and 25. The complaint was substantiated, and four of five prior deficiencies were substantially corrected.

The complaint regarding a medication error was substantiated. Resident 23 received medications intended for another resident, was sent to the emergency room, admitted to ICU, and later transitioned to hospice care. Caregiver JJ administered medications meant for Resident 25 to Resident 23 and medications meant for Resident 23 to Resident 24. Caregiver KK was terminated and med training was conducted across the board.

A complaint investigation and verification visit was conducted on January 7, 2025, to determine if Brookdale Brookfield AL was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #Z21G16) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83. A forfeiture of $1170.00 was imposed for these violations, with some forfeitures accruing daily until compliance is achieved. A $200 inspection fee was also assessed for a verification visit conducted on January 7, 2025, to determine if prior violations were corrected.

The visit was complaint-related, conducted to verify compliance with applicable statutes and administrative codes. The Department found violations and issued a Statement of Deficiency.

Surveyors conducted a verification visit, a complaint investigation, and a standard survey due to a complaint received regarding medications and other compliance concerns.

Five deficiencies were identified, including missing four-year caregiver background checks for two caregivers, failure to ensure residents received prescribed medications as ordered for three residents, improper disposal of expired medications, inaccurate medication administration documentation, and lack of semi-annual evacuation drills for 2023 and 2024.

The complaint was substantiated. The complaint involved medication administration issues, including missed doses and discrepancies in medication availability and administration documentation.

A complaint investigation and verification visit was conducted on 08/13/2024 to determine if Brookdale Brookfield AL was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department found violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, resulting in a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #Z21G15) and enforcement actions including a forfeiture and an order to comply with requirements.

The visit was complaint-related, conducted to verify compliance with applicable statutes and administrative codes. The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #Z21G15) based on findings from the complaint investigation.

Surveyors conducted a verification visit and a complaint investigation on 08/07/2024. The visit was triggered by a complaint and included review of service plans and medication administration records.

Two deficiencies were identified, including a repeat deficiency related to the failure to update an individual service plan to include the use of adaptive equipment for transferring in and out of bed. Another deficiency involved inaccurate proof-of-use records for schedule II drugs. The complaint was unsubstantiated.

The complaint was unsubstantiated.

A verification visit and two complaint investigations were conducted to determine if Brookdale Brookfield AL was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #Z21G14) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, resulting in a Notice of Violation, Order to Comply, Special Orders requiring corrective measures and staff training, and imposed forfeitures totaling $1,200.

The visit was complaint-related, involving two complaint investigations and a verification visit to assess compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.

On 04/04/2024, surveyor conducted 2 complaint investigations and 1 verification visit at Brookdale Brookfield AL due to concerns about call pendant wait times and resident care.

Two deficiencies were identified, both repeat violations related to inadequate prompt and adequate treatment as residents experienced excessive call pendant wait times. Both complaints were unsubstantiated. The facility is licensed as a Class CNA CBRF with capacity for 95 residents.

Two complaints were investigated and found unsubstantiated. Both deficiencies were repeat violations. Five of five deficiencies from a prior Statement of Deficiency dated 11/13/2023 were substantially corrected.

Surveyor conducted a complaint investigation at Brookdale Brookfield AL on 01/25/2024.

No deficiencies were identified during the complaint investigation. The complaint was unsubstantiated.

The complaint was unsubstantiated.

A complaint investigation and verification visit was conducted on 11/13/2023 to determine if Brookdale Brookfield AL was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #Z21G13) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, requiring the licensee to develop and implement corrective measures to ensure proper care, health, safety, and rights of residents. A forfeiture of $1,000 was imposed for violations described in the SOD.

The visit was complaint-related, conducted to verify compliance with applicable statutes and codes. The Department found violations and issued a Statement of Deficiency.

Surveyors conducted a verification visit and complaint investigation triggered by a complaint regarding failure to notify a resident's legal representative and physician of an incident involving choking and the Heimlich maneuver.

Five deficiencies were identified, including failure to notify the resident's legal representative and physician of an incident, incomplete medication administration records for multiple residents, lack of supervision and delegation for medication aides administering injectable medications, and combustible materials stored improperly near a furnace. The complaint was substantiated.

The complaint was substantiated. It involved failure to notify the resident's legal representative and physician of a choking incident and Heimlich maneuver performed on Resident 13. The resident was not assessed or monitored appropriately after the incident, and family members had to repeatedly request checks and emergency transport. The resident subsequently passed away due to aspiration pneumonia.

A standard survey, complaint investigation, and verification visit was conducted to determine if Brookdale Brookfield AL was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #Z21G12) for violations related to medication storage and administration. The licensee was ordered to comply with requirements immediately and develop corrective measures within 45 days. A forfeiture of $1,120 was imposed for the violations, with a reduced payment option of $728. An inspection fee of $200 was also assessed for a verification visit confirming correction of prior deficiencies.

The visit included a complaint investigation as part of the standard survey and verification visit to assess compliance with applicable statutes and administrative codes.

On 06/14/2023, surveyors conducted a standard survey, one verification visit, and one complaint investigation. The complaint was substantiated and related to medication administration and other care concerns.

Six deficiencies were identified including failure to ensure employees completed required training within 90 days, failure to ensure residents received prescribed medications as ordered, failure to implement individual service plans, medication storage issues, infection control lapses, and combustible materials stored improperly.

The complaint was substantiated. It involved medication administration errors, failure to follow individual service plans, and infection control issues.

The visit was a verification follow-up to confirm correction of one deficiency from a prior Statement of Deficiencies dated 06/24/2022.

No deficiencies were identified during this verification visit, and the previously cited deficiency was corrected. A $200 revisit fee is being assessed under statutory provisions.