Inspection Reports for
Central Guest House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ce

10748 JOOR ROAD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70818

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8 Reports

All CMS 2023–2025

Inspection Report — Feb 12, 2025

Annual Inspection CMS
Date: Feb 12, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident assessments, medication labeling, nurse staffing postings, food service safety, and infection control practices.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete Significant Change MDS assessments timely for hospice residents, inaccurate coding of MDS assessments, failure to post nurse staffing data in a prominent place, improper labeling and storage of medications, failure to use beard restraints in food preparation, and failure to implement proper infection control PPE protocols during high-contact care.

Deficiencies (6)
Failed to ensure a Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment was completed within 14 days of a resident admitted to hospice.
Failed to ensure MDS assessments accurately reflected residents' status including discharge dispositions and hospice services coding.
Failed to post nurse staffing data in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors.
Failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled according to professional principles and stored properly, including insulin vials not labeled with open dates and expired medications available for use.
Failed to ensure staff with facial hair wore beard restraints while preparing food.
Failed to maintain infection prevention and control program by not ensuring staff donned proper PPE (gowns) during high-contact care for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 157 Residents affected: 33 Residents affected: 155 Residents affected: 8 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
S3MDSInterviewed confirming failure to complete Significant Change MDS after hospice admission
S2DONDirector of NursingInterviewed confirming failure to complete Significant Change MDS and inaccurate MDS coding
S4SWInterviewed confirming planned discharge status of Resident #161
S7LPNLicensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding expired medication on Cart A
S6LPNLicensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding unlabeled insulin vials and expired medications on Cart B
S8UCInterviewed regarding nurse staffing data posting
S1ADMAdministratorInterviewed confirming nurse staffing data not posted and facial hair restraint policy
S5DMInterviewed confirming dietary staff did not wear beard restraints
S10LPNLicensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding failure to wear gown during wound care
S11CNACertified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed regarding failure to wear gown during brief change and wound care

Inspection Report — Oct 18, 2024

Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Oct 18, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to allegations of verbal abuse and failure to timely complete and transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved an allegation of verbal abuse by staff member S8CNA towards Resident #8, which was not reported to the administrator or state survey agency within 2 hours as required. The allegation was substantiated by interviews with Resident #8, nurse S9LPN, and administrator S1ADM.
Findings
The facility failed to report an alleged verbal abuse incident involving Resident #8 within the required 2-hour timeframe and failed to complete and transmit MDS assessments timely for Resident #1. Interviews and record reviews confirmed these deficiencies.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to timely report suspected verbal abuse involving Resident #8.
Failure to complete and transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments timely for Resident #1.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 4 Residents affected by verbal abuse reporting deficiency: 1 Residents sampled for MDS assessment review: 16 Residents affected by MDS assessment deficiency: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (S8CNA)Involved in verbal abuse incident with Resident #8
Licensed Practical Nurse (S9LPN)Witnessed verbal abuse incident involving S8CNA and Resident #8
Administrator (S1ADM)Interviewed regarding reporting of verbal abuse incident
MDS Coordinator (S4MDS)Confirmed MDS assessments were not completed and transmitted timely
Director of Nursing (S2DON)Confirmed MDS assessments were not completed and transmitted timely

Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2024

Routine CMS
Date: Mar 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident grievances, activities of daily living (ADL) care, and respiratory care in the facility.

Findings
The facility failed to initiate and resolve grievances for one resident, failed to provide necessary nail care for two residents requiring assistance with ADLs, and failed to properly label oxygen tubing and humidification bottles for two residents receiving oxygen therapy. These deficiencies were identified through record reviews, observations, and interviews.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to initiate and resolve grievances voiced for 1 of 34 sampled residents.
Failed to ensure residents unable to carry out ADLs received necessary services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene; specifically, failed to trim fingernails for 2 residents.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care by not properly labeling oxygen tubing and humidification bottles for 2 residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for grievances: 34 Residents with grievance deficiency: 1 Residents reviewed for ADLs: 4 Residents with ADL deficiency: 2 Residents reviewed for oxygen therapy: 3 Residents with oxygen therapy deficiency: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
S1ADMSocial Services DirectorNamed in grievance finding; responsible for completing grievances but unaware of missing clothing reports
S18LPNLicensed Practical NurseReported family complaints about missing clothing to laundry department
S27HKSReceived reports about missing clothing for Resident #114
S28SSDSocial ServicesConfirmed responsibility for completing grievances and that grievance should have been completed for missing clothing
S4CNACertified Nursing AssistantStated wound care nurse responsible for nail care
S3WCNWound Care NurseResponsible for nail care and confirmed residents should have monthly nail care orders
S2ADONAssistant Director of NursingConfirmed expectation for monthly nail care orders and trimmed nails
S20LPNLicensed Practical NurseConfirmed oxygen tubing was not labeled for Resident #500
S19LPNLicensed Practical NurseConfirmed oxygen tubing and humidification bottle were not labeled for Resident #601
S2ADONAssistant Director of NursingConfirmed Resident #601's oxygen was in use and not labeled

Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Mar 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and concerns regarding grievance resolution, resident assessments, care planning, respiratory care, medication labeling, and food storage practices at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed substantiated deficiencies including failure to resolve grievances, incomplete assessments, inadequate ADL care, failure to obtain and clarify physician orders upon hospital readmission leading to immediate jeopardy, improper respiratory care labeling, medication labeling issues, and unsafe food storage practices.
Findings
The facility failed to initiate and resolve grievances for a resident, complete timely quarterly assessments, provide necessary ADL care including nail trimming, ensure proper physician orders upon hospital readmission, maintain safe respiratory care with proper labeling, ensure insulin pens were labeled and discarded appropriately, and store food in accordance with safety standards.

Deficiencies (7)
Failed to initiate and resolve grievances voiced for 1 of 34 residents reviewed.
Failed to complete quarterly assessments for 1 of 42 residents reviewed.
Failed to ensure residents unable to carry out ADLs received necessary services; failed to trim fingernails for 2 residents.
Failed to ensure physician orders were obtained and clarified upon hospital readmission for 2 residents, resulting in immediate jeopardy due to administration of a medication causing allergic reaction.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care; oxygen tubing and humidification bottles were not properly labeled for 2 residents.
Failed to ensure insulin pens were labeled with date opened, discarded after 28 days, and labeled with resident identification for 2 medication carts.
Failed to store food in accordance with professional standards; multiple opened food items were unlabeled, undated, unsealed, and staff cups were stored with resident dishes.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for grievances: 34 Residents reviewed for assessments: 42 Residents reviewed for ADLs: 4 Residents reviewed for hospitalizations: 4 Residents reviewed for oxygen therapy: 3 Medication carts observed: 3 Residents potentially affected by food storage: 158

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
S1ADMAdministratorNamed in grievance and immediate jeopardy findings
S18LPNLicensed Practical NurseNamed in grievance and nail care findings
S28SSDSocial Services DirectorNamed in grievance findings
S20LPNLicensed Practical NurseNamed in medication administration and immediate jeopardy findings
S23LPNLicensed Practical NurseNamed in medication administration and immediate jeopardy findings
S2ADONAssistant Director of NursingNamed in multiple findings including assessments, nail care, medication labeling, and respiratory care
S3WCNWound Care NurseNamed in nail care findings
S4CNACertified Nursing AssistantNamed in nail care findings
S6LPNLicensed Practical NurseNamed in insulin pen labeling findings
S10DMDietary ManagerNamed in food storage findings
S11DWDietary WorkerNamed in food storage findings
S24RPHPharmacistNamed in medication reaction and immediate jeopardy findings

Inspection Report — Dec 20, 2023

Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Dec 20, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding alleged abuse between residents, specifically involving Resident #3 and Resident #R2.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on an incident on 11/05/2023 where Resident #3 yelled, cursed, and shoved Resident #R2. Interviews with residents and staff confirmed the incident as verbal and physical abuse. The facility staff did not report the incident to the state survey agency within the required timeframe. The facility administration initially did not consider the incident abuse due to the relationship between the residents (husband and wife).
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from physical and verbal abuse by another resident. Additionally, the facility failed to timely report the alleged abuse to the state survey agency. The investigation also found medication administration issues, including failure to provide ordered medication (Ambien) and inaccurate documentation of medication administration.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to protect residents from physical and verbal abuse by another resident.
Failed to timely report suspected abuse to the state survey agency within 2 hours.
Failed to ensure medications were available for administration as ordered by the physician for Resident #3.
Failed to maintain accurate medical records; documented administration of medication that was not given.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 6 Residents affected by abuse deficiency: 1 Residents sampled for medication review: 3 Residents affected by medication deficiency: 1 Dates medication documented but not administered: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
S2LPNLicensed Practical NurseWitnessed abuse incident on 11/05/2023 and reported it to S4DON.
S4DONDirector of NursingWas aware of abuse incident but did not report it to S3ADM or state agency.
S3ADMAdministratorResponsible for reporting abuse to state agency; aware of incident but did not report it.
S1LPNLicensed Practical NurseDocumented medication administration for Resident #3 that was not given; did not notify pharmacy or DON about missing medication.
S5NPNurse PractitionerOrdered Ambien 5mg for Resident #3; was not notified about prescription issues until 12/19/2023.

Inspection Report — Nov 1, 2023

Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Nov 1, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint regarding inadequate supervision of a resident in the whirlpool tub, specifically that Resident #3 was left unsupervised during a whirlpool bath.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved Resident #3 being left unsupervised in the whirlpool tub on 10/25/2023, leading to rising water and soap suds that caused the resident to feel nervous and afraid. The complaint was substantiated by multiple staff interviews confirming the incident.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision of Resident #3 during a whirlpool bath, resulting in the resident being left alone in the tub with rising water and soap suds. Multiple staff interviews confirmed the resident was left unsupervised, which is against facility policy and unsafe.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure a resident received adequate supervision to prevent an accident; Resident #3 was left unsupervised in the whirlpool tub.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for supervision: 4 Residents affected: 1 Minutes left unsupervised: 11 Date of incident: Oct 25, 2023 Date of interviews: Oct 30, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
S7 CNACertified Nursing AssistantLeft Resident #3 unsupervised in whirlpool tub
S6 WCUnknownWitnessed bubbles and lack of supervision in whirlpool room
S4 LPNLicensed Practical NurseResponded to incident, confirmed no staff present during incident
S5 LPNLicensed Practical NurseResponded to incident, confirmed no staff present during incident
S3 CNASCertified Nursing AssistantAware of incident, stated no resident should be left unsupervised in whirlpool tub
S2 DONDirector of NursingConfirmed Resident #3 was left unsupervised in whirlpool tub
S1 ADMAdministratorConfirmed awareness of incident and that Resident #3 should not have been left unsupervised

Inspection Report — May 19, 2023

Annual Inspection CMS
Date: May 19, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey of the Central Guest House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center to assess compliance with health regulations.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report — Mar 3, 2023

Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Mar 3, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding discrepancies and failures in implementing residents' advance directives, specifically related to code status and CPR orders.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by an Immediate Jeopardy situation when CPR was stopped on Resident #143 due to conflicting advance directives indicating both DNR and full code status. Further review revealed discrepancies in code status documentation for Residents #81, #112, and #136, and staff confusion about which orders to follow in emergencies.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure an effective system was in place for advanced directives, resulting in conflicting code status orders for several residents, including Resident #143, who had CPR stopped prematurely due to unclear directives. Discrepancies were found in the medical records of multiple residents, and staff were unaware of the correct code status to follow in emergencies. The facility implemented a plan of removal and corrective actions including staff in-service training, audits, and policy reviews.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure advanced directives were correctly implemented for residents, resulting in conflicting code status orders and premature termination of CPR.
Failed to administer the facility in a manner that enabled effective and efficient use of resources to ensure advance directives were followed appropriately.
Failed to set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action related to advance directives.
Failed to ensure staff performed appropriate hand hygiene during accuchecks, risking infection transmission.
Report Facts
Residents currently residing: 149 Residents reviewed for Advanced Directives: 33 Residents with discrepancies in code status: 4 Residents affected by hand hygiene deficiency: 48 Residents reviewed for hand hygiene: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
S8LPNLicensed Practical NursePerformed CPR on Resident #143 and stopped after discovering conflicting advance directives.
S1ADMAdministratorNotified of Immediate Jeopardy situation and directed changes to physician orders for residents.
S7LPNLicensed Practical NurseResponsible for entering residents' advance directives and code status into medical records; directed to update orders for Residents #112 and #136.
S9ACAdmissions CoordinatorResponsible for scanning and emailing advance directive consents upon admission.
S5LPNLicensed Practical NurseBrought advance directive indicating DNR during CPR on Resident #143.
S16LPNLicensed Practical NurseResponded to code for Resident #143 and confirmed CPR was stopped after conflicting directives were presented.
S14CQINQuality Improvement NurseReviewed advance directive consents and confirmed interpretation of Resident #143's code status.
S15RCNRegistered NurseReviewed advance directive consents and noted unclear wishes for Resident #143.
S10LPNLicensed Practical NurseObserved failing to perform hand hygiene before and after accucheck procedure on Resident #59.
S2DONDirector of NursingConfirmed expectations for hand hygiene during accucheck procedures.
S17NPNurse PractitionerConfirmed never gave telephone order to discontinue CPR for Resident #143.

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