Inspection Reports for
Butterfield Trail Village

AR, 72703

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

35% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

16 12 8 4 0
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 46% occupied

Based on a May 2023 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

40% 60% 80% 100% Mar 2023 Apr 2023 May 2023

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 5, 2025

Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Butterfield Trail Village, indicating the results of a regulatory survey completed on December 5, 2025.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 6, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the misappropriation of a sealed controlled medication prescribed for Resident #1 and concerns about nursing staff competency in emergency care following a medical emergency involving Resident #4.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on the misappropriation of Resident #1's sealed opioid medication, which was found opened and partially used without authorization. The facility conducted drug testing of nurses with negative results but could not identify the responsible party. Additionally, the investigation included a review of nursing staff competency after Resident #4 experienced a respiratory emergency and subsequent death, revealing inadequate emergency preparedness and training.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain the integrity and secure storage of a sealed opioid medication for Resident #1, with evidence of medication missing and no documented administration. Additionally, the facility failed to adequately assess and ensure nursing staff competency in providing emergent care and utilizing emergency medical equipment during a respiratory emergency involving Resident #4, including lack of CPR certification tracking, missing emergency equipment, and no mock code training.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to maintain the manufacturer's integrity of a sealed controlled medication prescribed for Resident #1, with medication missing and no documented administration.
Failed to identify, assess, and evaluate nursing staff competency in emergent care and use of emergency medical equipment, including lack of CPR certification tracking and no mock code training.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for personal property: 7 Staff signed in Abuse & Neglect in-service: 89 Doses of opioid medication administered to Resident #1: 0 Amount of opioid medication missing: 3 Staff drug tested: All nurses with access to medication cart were drug tested over a 2-week period with negative results Residents in facility: 50 Residents selecting full code: 14 Staff attending CPR training in April 2024: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseFound Resident #1's opioid medication bottle opened with missing seal and blue liquid in syringe; involved in investigation and interviews
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseNoticed seal off Resident #1's opioid medication bottle; involved in investigation and interviews
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Investigated missing opioid medication, drug tested nurses, provided pictures of syringe, and interviewed regarding emergency preparedness
AdministratorFacility AdministratorConducted staff drug testing, interviewed about medication misappropriation and emergency preparedness
Retail PharmacistRetail PharmacistProvided expert opinion on medication viscosity and packaging; interviewed regarding medication seal and syringe
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseRemembered opioid medication sealed 4 days prior; involved in emergency equipment interview
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about emergency equipment knowledge and CPR certification
LPN #6Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about emergency equipment knowledge and CPR certification
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about code situation response and CPR knowledge
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorInterviewed about emergency equipment availability and Resident #4's emergency care
RN EducatorRegistered Nurse EducatorInterviewed about CPR training and availability of CPR reference materials

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to pharmaceutical services and medication administration at Butterfield Trail Village nursing home.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on medication administration errors and pharmaceutical service issues. Substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Findings
The facility failed to dispense pharmacy bubble packaged pain medication according to professional standards for one resident and failed to ensure a resident was free from significant medication errors, including missed doses and improper documentation.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to dispense a pharmacy bubble packaged pain medication according to professional standards for Resident #3.
Failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from significant medication errors, including missed doses and improper documentation.
Report Facts
Medication doses administered: 8 Medication doses missed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseObserved medication administration and questioned pharmacy packaging for Resident #3.
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseDiscussed medication administration practices for Resident #3 and concerns about open bubble packaging.
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseInvolved in medication administration and documentation related to Resident #1 and Resident #3.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided explanations regarding medication administration errors and packaging issues.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jul 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to maintain resident dignity during wound care and insulin administration, failure to provide a discharge summary, improper oxygen administration without physician orders, and failure to maintain infection control practices.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated failures related to dignity in care, lack of discharge summary, improper oxygen administration, and infection control breaches.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed in maintaining resident dignity during wound care and insulin injections by performing treatments in public areas without privacy. The facility also failed to provide a discharge summary for a resident, administered oxygen without physician orders, and did not maintain proper infection control during wound care, including failure to clean surfaces and protect wounds from contamination.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to ensure dignity was maintained when providing wound care for Resident #42 and when administering insulin injection for Resident #11.
Failure to ensure a discharge summary was provided for Resident #45 to ensure education and reconciliation of instructions.
Failure to ensure oxygen was administered only when ordered by a physician for Resident #9.
Failure to maintain infection control practices during wound care for Resident #42, including changing dressing at a dining table without cleaning or disinfecting the surface.
Report Facts
BIMS score: 6 BIMS score: 5 BIMS score: 15 BIMS score: 15 Skin tear length: 1.6 Skin tear width: 0.2 Insulin units administered: 2 Oxygen flow rate: 5 Oxygen flow rate: 4.5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseObserved changing dressing for Resident #42 and stated dressing should not have been changed at the table due to privacy and infection control
Licensed Practical Nurse #4Licensed Practical NurseObserved administering insulin injection to Resident #11 without privacy
Registered Nurse #1Registered NurseConfirmed Resident #9 was receiving oxygen without physician order and explained responsibility for medication orders
Director of NursingDirector of NursingStated wound care and insulin administration should be done in private and confirmed no oxygen order for Resident #9
Infection PreventionistInfection PreventionistStated it was not appropriate to change dressing in dining room due to dignity and infection prevention concerns
Social WorkerSocial WorkerReported Resident #45 was discharged without a discharge summary

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 40 Deficiencies: 4 Date: May 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medication management, food safety, and facility maintenance.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to implement individualized care plans addressing side rail use and wandering risks, inadequate monitoring and documentation of medication regimen reviews, poor food storage and sanitation practices, and lack of routine maintenance and inspection of bed siderails.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure individualized care plans were implemented for residents with side rails and wandering risks, resulting in actual harm due to side rail entrapment for Resident #7 and inadequate response to elopement risks for Residents #13 and #40.
Failed to ensure resident medication orders and pharmacist reviews were reviewed and signed timely by the physician for 5 sampled residents.
Failed to ensure food items stored in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage were sealed or covered; ice machine was not maintained clean; expired food items and drinks were not promptly removed.
Failed to include ongoing monitoring of bed siderails as part of routine maintenance program for 40 beds observed.
Report Facts
Residents affected by side rail and wandering care plan deficiencies: 3 Residents sampled for medication review deficiencies: 5 Residents affected by food safety deficiencies: 40 Residents with bed siderails observed: 40 Missing physician signatures on medication reviews: 102 Missing nurse signatures on medication reviews: 21 Missing pharmacist signatures on medication reviews: 69

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse #1Assisted in care and assessment of Resident #7 after side rail entrapment incident
Certified Nursing Assistant #1CNAWitnessed and reported side rail entrapment incident with Resident #7
Certified Nursing Assistant #2CNAReported Resident #7 turned sideways and got leg under siderail
Director of NursingDONProvided witness statements and confirmed lack of siderail maintenance program
Assistant Director of NursingADONRequested Incident and Accident Report documentation for Resident #7's side rail incident
MDS CoordinatorProvided medication regimen reviews and discussed missing signatures
AdministratorProvided lists of affected residents and confirmed maintenance and policy issues
Dietary ManagerAssistant Director/Dietary ManagerReported food storage and ice machine sanitation issues
Executive ChefResponded to food storage issues by sealing bags
Treatment NurseProvided information on Resident #7 and #40 incidents

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 6 Date: May 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident dignity, individualized care plans, accident prevention, medication regimen reviews, and bed rail safety at Butterfield Trail Village nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining resident dignity due to lack of shower curtains, failure to implement individualized care plans for residents with dementia and wandering risks, inadequate supervision and risk identification related to side rail entrapment and elopement incidents, untimely medication regimen reviews and physician sign-offs, and lack of routine maintenance and monitoring of bed siderails.

Deficiencies (6)
Failed to ensure residents' dignity was maintained and shower curtains were present during showers.
Failed to implement individualized care plans addressing side rail use and wandering risks for residents with dementia.
Failed to identify risk of side rail entrapment resulting in actual harm and failed to respond to multiple elopements.
Failed to adequately assess resident for entrapment risk prior to use of bed rails.
Failed to ensure timely review and physician sign-off of monthly medication regimen reviews for residents.
Failed to include ongoing monitoring of bed siderails as part of routine maintenance program.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 37 Residents affected: 40 Unsigned physician order reviews: 102 Unsigned nurse order reviews: 21 Unsigned pharmacist order reviews: 69 Residents with side rails observed: 40

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing (DON)Provided grievance list, acknowledged shower curtain issue, and discussed medication review delays
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #3Reported use of showers in Special Care Center and absence of shower curtain
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4Reported location of showers and absence of shower curtain in SCC
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Requested incident report for side rail entrapment event
Registered Nurse (RN) #1Assisted with side rail entrapment incident and medication review documentation
Treatment NurseProvided witness statements and medication review information
MDS CoordinatorProvided medication regimen reviews and discussed missing signatures
AdministratorProvided bathing task sheet, medication therapy policy, and confirmed lack of bed rail maintenance program

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 40 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 11, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to allegations of verbal abuse and neglect by staff towards residents, specifically regarding failure to timely report suspected abuse and failure to provide adequate care to residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by reports of staff neglecting Resident #4, including ignoring call lights and not providing care. The investigation found substantiated neglect and failure to report abuse immediately as required by facility policy.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff reported allegations of verbal abuse in a timely manner, resulting in delayed investigations and lack of immediate protective measures. Observations and interviews confirmed neglectful behaviors by staff, including ignoring call lights and not assisting residents, affecting at least one resident directly and potentially impacting 40 residents overall.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and failure to promptly investigate and implement protective measures.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 40 Sample residents reviewed: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseReported neglect and was involved in the investigation; resigned during the investigation
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding staff neglect and abuse reporting
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding staff neglect and abuse reporting
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided census data and was interviewed about abuse reporting
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about neglect reports and abuse reporting procedures

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 40 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 11, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to allegations of verbal abuse and neglect by staff, specifically regarding failure to timely report suspected abuse and failure to provide adequate care to residents, including Resident #4.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by reports of staff neglecting Resident #4 and other residents, including ignoring call lights and failing to assist residents. The investigation found substantiated neglect with some staff disciplined and an RN quitting. Reporting procedures were not followed timely.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff reported allegations of verbal abuse in a timely manner, resulting in delayed investigations and lack of immediate protective measures. Staff were observed neglecting Resident #4 by ignoring call lights and failing to provide care, with some staff disciplined but no formal report made initially.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and failure to promptly investigate and implement protective measures.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 40 Sample mix residents: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseReported neglect, spoke to Administrator, did not discipline staff, and quit after the incident.
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about witnessing neglect and reporting procedures.
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about witnessing neglect and reporting procedures.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided census data and was interviewed about abuse/neglect reporting.
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about the incident, reporting, and disciplinary actions.

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 42 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 23, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review the facility's compliance with visitation rights during a Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and to assess whether visitation restrictions were appropriately implemented.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that visitation restrictions were not improperly implemented during a COVID-19 outbreak, restricting visitors for about two weeks. The facility allowed compassion visits for COVID-positive residents but initially did not allow visitors for all residents, contrary to updated CMS visitation guidelines.

Deficiencies (1)
Failed to ensure restrictions were not implemented for visitation during a COVID-19 outbreak, affecting residents' rights to receive visitors.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 42 Positive residents: 22 Positive staff: 12 Positive residents: 21 Positive staff: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorProvided information about visitation during COVID-19 outbreak
Director of Nursing (DON)Provided information about COVID-19 testing and visitation policies
Treatment NurseProvided information about COVID-19 testing and visitation policies

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