Inspection Reports for Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

4851 TINCHER RD, IN, 46221

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Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 72 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 0 May 28, 2025
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 04/25/25 was performed to verify compliance with life safety and licensure requirements.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The facility is fully sprinklered except for two detached storage buildings used for storage.
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Facility capacity: 88 Census: 72
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 May 6, 2025
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review for the Annual Recertification and State Licensure survey conducted on April 3, 2025.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review for the Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 70 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 3 Apr 25, 2025
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a) and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements due to incomplete documentation of preventative maintenance for battery-operated smoke alarms, a hazardous area door lacking a self-closing device, and a cross corridor smoke door with a gap larger than allowed. These deficiencies could affect residents, staff, and visitors.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 1 SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Incomplete documentation for preventative maintenance of battery-operated smoke alarms in resident rooms.SS=C
One hazardous area door (Activities Office) was not equipped with a self-closing device.SS=E
One of seven cross corridor smoke doors had a gap larger than 1/8 inch, failing to restrict smoke movement as required.SS=E
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Certified beds: 88 Census: 70 Hazardous area doors: 10 Cross corridor smoke doors: 7 Gap size: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tanequa FootmanExecutive DirectorNamed in relation to review of findings at exit conference
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed and involved in findings related to smoke alarm maintenance and door deficiencies
Maintenance AssistantMentioned as not completing weekly smoke detector testing
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 68 Capacity: 68 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 23, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00457945.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00457945 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00457945 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
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Medicare census: 10 Medicaid census: 41 Other census: 17
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 76 Capacity: 76 Deficiencies: 4 Apr 3, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted from March 30 to April 3, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to ensure reasonable accommodation of call light access for one resident, inaccurate coding of hospice election status in Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for one resident, failure to develop or implement comprehensive care plans reflecting advanced directives for three residents, and failure to update an advanced directive care plan when a resident's code status changed.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure reasonable accommodation of needs for 1 of 18 residents observed for call light access (Resident 52).SS=D
Failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was correctly coded to reflect hospice election status for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for hospice (Resident 44).SS=D
Failed to ensure a person-centered comprehensive care plan was accurately developed or implemented for residents' advanced directives for 3 of 18 residents (Residents 23, 29, 281).SS=D
Failed to ensure an advanced directive care plan was updated when the resident's code status preference was changed for 1 of 18 residents (Resident 7).SS=D
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Census: 76 Total Capacity: 76 Medicare Census: 7 Medicaid Census: 40 Other Payor Census: 29 Deficiencies cited: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tanequa FootmanExecutive DirectorNamed in relation to facility oversight and plan of correction
RN 2Interviewed regarding call light accessibility for Resident 52
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding call light accessibility and care plan updates
MDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding hospice status and care plan accuracy
Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorProvided policy documents and interviews regarding MDS and care plans
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 78 Capacity: 78 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 3, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00452388, IN00453708, IN00454580, and IN00454588 at Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in any of the four complaints were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1.
Complaint Details
Complaints IN00452388, IN00453708, IN00454580, and IN00454588 were investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
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Census Bed Type: 78 Census Payor Type - Medicare: 8 Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 37 Census Payor Type - Other: 33 Total Census: 78
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 81 Capacity: 81 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 8, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00449825.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00449825 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
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Census SNF/NF: 81 Total Capacity: 81 Census Payor Type Medicare: 7 Census Payor Type Medicaid: 33 Census Payor Type Other: 41
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 71 Capacity: 71 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 14, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00445446 and IN00443732.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in complaints IN00445446 and IN00443732 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00445446 and Complaint IN00443732 were investigated with no deficiencies cited related to the allegations.
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Medicare census: 5 Medicaid census: 33 Other payor census: 33
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 73 Capacity: 73 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 10, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00441356 and IN00441806.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in complaints IN00441356 and IN00441806 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00441356 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited. Complaint IN00441806 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
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Medicare census: 8 Medicaid census: 28 Other payor census: 37
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 73 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 10, 2024
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 07/17/24 was performed to verify compliance with life safety and licensure requirements.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The facility is fully sprinklered except for two detached storage buildings used for storage.
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Facility capacity: 88 Census: 73
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 72 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 19, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaints IN00437969 and IN00438976.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaints IN00437969 and IN00438976 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00437969 and Complaint IN00438976 were investigated; no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
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Census Bed Type: 72 Census Payor Type - Medicare: 5 Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 33 Census Payor Type - Other: 34
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 68 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 4 Jul 17, 2024
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted for Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on 07/17/2024 by the Indiana Department of Health.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements including incomplete documentation for preventative maintenance of smoke detectors in resident rooms, a kitchen range hood exhaust system not maintained in proper working order, and a therapy room not properly separated from the corridor by smoke-resistant partitions. Additionally, quarterly fire drill documentation was incomplete for one quarter on the third shift.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 2 SS=D: 1 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure documentation for preventative maintenance of smoke detectors installed in all resident sleeping rooms was complete.SS=F
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 kitchen range hood exhaust systems was maintained in proper working order; fan was not operational.SS=D
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 therapy rooms was separated from the corridor by a partition capable of resisting the passage of smoke as required in a sprinklered building.SS=E
Failed to document quarterly fire drills on the third shift for 1 of 4 quarters.SS=F
Report Facts
Certified beds: 88 Current census: 68 Fire drills missing documentation: 1 Kitchen range hood exhaust systems: 1 Therapy rooms: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesExecutive DirectorNamed in relation to findings and plan of correction.
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 72 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 28, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted over June 25-28, 2024.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
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Census Payor Type - Medicare: 2 Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 34 Census Payor Type - Other: 36
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Jan 23, 2024
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00421975 completed on January 4, 2024, which resulted in an unrelated deficiency cited.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review to the unrelated deficiency cited during the Complaint Investigation.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 79 Capacity: 79 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 4, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a complaint investigation (IN00421975) triggered by allegations of abuse at Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited; however, an unrelated deficiency was cited for failure to immediately report an allegation of physical abuse involving one resident. The facility provided a plan of correction and requested a desk review.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00421975 was investigated with no deficiencies related to the allegations cited. The complaint involved an incident where LPN 2 kicked Resident B, but the incident was not reported immediately as required. The facility failed to report the allegation immediately but took corrective actions including education and auditing.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure staff reported an allegation of physical abuse immediately for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident B).SS=D
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Census: 79 Total Capacity: 79 Deficiencies cited: 1 Audit frequency: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesExecutive DirectorSigned the Plan of Correction and correspondence related to the complaint investigation
LPN 1Witnessed the abuse incident and failed to report immediately due to fear of retaliation
LPN 2Alleged to have kicked Resident B during care
QMA 1Involved in the incident with Resident B
DONDirector of NursingProvided facility policy on abuse and incident reporting
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 75 Capacity: 75 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 30, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00419922.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00419922 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00419922 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
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Census Payor Type - Medicare: 7 Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 37 Census Payor Type - Other: 31
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Oct 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was a paper compliance review related to the Investigation of Complaint IN00412623 completed on September 13, 2023.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00412623 completed on September 13, 2023; paper compliance review found the facility in compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 77 Capacity: 77 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 13, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as an investigation of Complaint IN00412623 regarding alleged deficiencies at Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure food was stored in a sanitary manner in the kitchen, with multiple opened food containers undated and some past their use-by dates, violating food safety requirements.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00412623 was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited related to food procurement, storage, preparation, and serving sanitary practices.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Food was not dated and stored improperly in the kitchen, including opened containers in the freezer and refrigerator with no dates and some past use-by dates.SS=E
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Census: 77 Total Capacity: 77
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesExecutive DirectorSigned Plan of Correction and correspondence
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding food storage and dating practices
Regional NurseProvided facility policy on Safe Food Handling
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 75 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 12, 2023
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 07/18/23 was performed to verify compliance with life safety code requirements.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with the Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code. The facility is fully sprinklered except for two detached storage buildings used for storage.
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Facility capacity: 88 Census: 75
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 71 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 4 Jul 18, 2023
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a) and NFPA 101 standards.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements, including failure to conduct monthly and annual testing of emergency lighting, incomplete documentation of sprinkler system inspections, improper mounting height of a portable fire extinguisher, and lack of annual inspection and testing of fire door assemblies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 1 SS=E: 3
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 2 of 2 battery backup emergency lights were tested monthly and annually for 90 minutes, and written records of inspections and tests were not provided.SS=C
Failed to document sprinkler system inspections in accordance with NFPA 25, including missing weekly gauge inspections and monthly control valve inspections.SS=E
Failed to ensure 1 of 22 portable fire extinguishers was installed with the top not exceeding five feet above the floor; one extinguisher was mounted at five feet six inches.SS=E
Failed to ensure annual inspection and testing of 5 of 5 fire door assemblies in accordance with NFPA 80; no annual inspection records were available and the inspection document was blank.SS=E
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Certified beds: 88 Current census: 71 Battery backup lights: 2 Portable fire extinguishers: 22 Fire door assemblies: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesAdministrator / Executive DirectorNamed in letter and exit conference related to survey findings and plan of correction
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding emergency lighting testing, sprinkler system inspections, fire extinguisher mounting, and fire door inspections
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 77 Capacity: 77 Deficiencies: 5 Jun 30, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted from June 26 to June 30, 2023.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to provide reasonable accommodations for residents, incomplete comprehensive care plans for medication monitoring, inaccurate posted nurse staffing information, failure to obtain laboratory orders for some residents, and failure to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in certain resident rooms and common areas.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3 SS=C: 1 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide reasonable accommodation of needs for 1 of 24 residents reviewed; call light was out of reach (Resident 25).SS=D
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for monitoring side effects of psychotropic and antipsychotic medications for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident 71).SS=D
Failed to ensure daily posted nurse staffing reflected actual hours worked by staff for 5 of 5 days during the survey.SS=C
Failed to obtain orders for laboratory services for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents 28, 29, and 71).SS=D
Failed to provide a clean, homelike environment for 4 of 24 rooms observed; liquid on floor and dirty commodes (Resident 24, Resident 182, Rooms 9, 10, 21).SS=E
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Census: 77 Total Capacity: 77 Medicare Census: 7 Medicaid Census: 44 Other Payor Census: 26 Deficiency Count: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesExecutive DirectorSigned Plan of Correction and mentioned in report correspondence
Brenda BurokerDirector of Division Long Term CareRecipient of report correspondence
Housekeeper 2Observed cleaning and interviewed regarding floor liquid and commode cleanliness
Housekeeper 3Interviewed regarding commode cleanliness
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding call light policy, nurse staffing, and laboratory orders
Director of Nursing Services (DNS)Director of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding medication monitoring and laboratory orders
LPN 1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident 25's call light use
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding commode repairs and work orders
Housekeeping SupervisorInterviewed regarding cleaning and commode caulking issues
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Jun 30, 2023
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review for the Annual Recertification and State Licensure survey conducted on June 30, 2023.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review for the Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 May 24, 2023
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00405625 completed on April 17, 2023.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00405625 completed on April 17, 2023; facility found in compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 70 Capacity: 70 Deficiencies: 2 Apr 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an investigation of complaints IN00405625 and IN00405723 at Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on April 14 and 17, 2023.
Findings
The facility was found deficient for failing to obtain physician orders for immediate care for one resident, and for failing to ensure routine medications were delivered timely for the same resident. Complaint IN00405625 deficiencies were cited; no deficiencies were found related to complaint IN00405723.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00405625 was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited at F635 and F755. Complaint IN00405723 had no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure physician orders for immediate care were obtained following a new admission for 1 of 3 residents reviewed; specifically, orders for tracheostomy care were not obtained.SS=D
Failed to ensure routine medications were delivered timely for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for new admissions.SS=D
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Census: 70 Total Capacity: 70 Medicare Census: 5 Medicaid Census: 39 Other Payor Census: 26
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesExecutive DirectorSigned the Plan of Correction letter
Brenda BurokerDirector of Division Long Term CareRecipient of the Plan of Correction letter
LPN 1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident B's tracheostomy care orders and medication delivery
ADONAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding Resident B's admission and orders
Regional NurseInterviewed and provided facility policies related to tracheostomy care and medication delivery
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Apr 12, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a paper compliance review related to the investigation of Complaint IN00403489 completed on March 10, 2023.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00403489 completed on March 10, 2023; facility found in compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 68 Capacity: 68 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 4, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00404670.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00404670 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00404670 found no deficiencies related to the allegations.
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Census: 68 Total Capacity: 68 Medicare Census: 12 Medicaid Census: 40 Other Payor Census: 16
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 73 Capacity: 73 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 9, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00401942, IN00403489, and IN00403544, including a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey.
Findings
Federal/State deficiencies related to complaint IN00403489 were cited at F580 for failure to notify the physician when a resident left the facility against medical advice. No deficiencies were cited related to complaints IN00401942 and IN00403544.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00403489 was substantiated with deficiencies cited. Complaints IN00401942 and IN00403544 had no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to notify the physician when Resident B left the facility against medical advice.SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 73 Total Capacity: 73 Medicare Residents: 17 Medicaid Residents: 39 Other Payor Residents: 17
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edward HughesAdministratorSigned the report
Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding Resident B leaving AMA, but no full name provided
Director of NursingProvided facility policy on physician notification
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 64 Capacity: 64 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 17, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00394798 and IN00393596.
Findings
Complaint IN00394798 was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. Complaint IN00393596 was substantiated but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00394798 was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. Complaint IN00393596 was substantiated but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
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Census: 64 Total Capacity: 64 Medicare Census: 1 Medicaid Census: 37 Other Payor Census: 26
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 62 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 2, 2022
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) was conducted to the Emergency Preparedness Survey and the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey originally conducted on 09/06/22.
Findings
At this PSR, Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements and Life Safety Code Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid. The facility is fully sprinklered except for two detached storage buildings which were not sprinklered.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 71 Capacity: 88 Deficiencies: 19 Sep 6, 2022
Visit Reason
Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted by the Indiana Department of Health.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with multiple Life Safety Code requirements including means of egress obstructions, exit door locking issues, illumination deficiencies, sprinkler system maintenance, fire alarm system out of service policy, and emergency preparedness plan deficiencies.
Deficiencies (19)
Description
Wheelchair scale stored in corridor obstructing means of egress.
Exit doors had keypad codes posted on maglocks but alarms malfunctioned and codes were not easily identified.
One exit sidewalk lacked exterior lighting.
Exit signs had directional arrows popped out incorrectly and one courtyard door lacked NO EXIT signage.
Cooktops in therapy and activity rooms were not deactivated when not in use.
Kitchen staff not instructed on proper use of UL 300 hood fire suppression system.
Incomplete fire watch policy for fire alarm system out of service.
Sprinkler heads covered with corrosion in kitchen and janitor closet.
Sprinkler escutcheons hanging down from ceiling leaving gaps to attic space.
Fuel-fired boiler inspection certificate expired since 01/23/2020.
Two GFCI receptacles in West Hall Soiled Utility Room were not properly wired and did not provide GFCI protection.
Incomplete fire safety plan lacking staff response to battery powered smoke alarms in resident rooms.
Cigarette butts improperly disposed in resident and staff smoking areas.
Oxygen transfilling room fire door annual inspection incomplete, missing key inspection elements.
Oxygen cylinders not properly secured in resident room.
Oxygen transfilling room mechanical ventilation fan heavily covered with dirt/dust.
Oxygen transfilling room door held open during oxygen transfer.
Incomplete annual inspection and testing documentation for oxygen room fire door assembly.
Two inch holes in smoke barrier wall not properly fire stopped.
Report Facts
Certified beds: 88 Current census: 71 Deficiency count: 19 Sprinkler heads with corrosion: 12 Cigarette butts: 100 Cigarette butts: 25 Cigarette butts: 15
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance SupervisorInterviewed and acknowledged multiple deficiencies including fire watch policy, sprinkler corrosion, oxygen transfilling room issues, and fire door inspection.
Director of NursingPresent during observations and exit conference, acknowledged findings.
Kitchen Staff #1CookInterviewed regarding UL 300 hood fire suppression system use.
Qualified Medical AssistantObserved transfilling oxygen with door held open, acknowledged training but forgot to close door.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Aug 29, 2022
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review for the Annual Recertification and State Licensure survey conducted on July 25, 2022.
Findings
Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review for the Recertification and State Licensure survey.

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