Inspection Reports for Cottages at Green Valley

NV, 89074

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Deficiencies per Year

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Census Capacity
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 95 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 6 May 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of an annual survey, a Facility Reported Incident (FRI), and a complaint investigation at the facility on 05/20/2025.
Findings
The facility received a grade of C with deficiencies identified in caregiver training, background checks, CPR certification, facility cleanliness, kitchen sanitation, and dementia care training. Several employees lacked required annual training and certifications, and the facility was found to be poorly maintained with sanitation issues in kitchens and resident areas.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00073788 was substantiated. The complaint involved issues with facility cleanliness, caregiver training, and kitchen sanitation. The Facility Reported Incident #11366 was substantiated with no deficient practice.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 6
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 5 of 10 sampled employees completed annual caregiver training and 7 of 10 lacked training certificates documenting instruction time.Level 2
Failed to ensure a background check was completed every five years for 1 of 10 sampled employees.Level 2
Failed to ensure CPR training was completed upon hire and/or renewed for 3 of 10 sampled employees.Level 2
Facility was not well maintained; multiple cottages had soiled floors, debris, lint buildup, and maintenance issues including hard-to-open doors and missing fixtures.Level 2
Failed to ensure kitchen and dining services complied with sanitation standards; no detectable chlorine sanitizer in dish machines in 7 of 9 cottages, soiled utility carts, and locked cabinets restricting access to chemicals.Level 2
Failed to ensure 5 of 10 sampled employees completed three hours of annual Alzheimer's/dementia training.Level 2
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 108 Resident census: 95 Employees sampled: 10 Resident files reviewed: 21 Deficiency severity counts: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julie MasonExecutive DirectorNamed as Executive Director and involved in follow-up and audits related to deficiencies
Employee #1Executive Director hired 03/16/24; lacked annual caregiver and Alzheimer's training in 2025
Employee #3Medication TechnicianLacked five-year background check renewal, annual caregiver training, and Alzheimer's training in 2025
Employee #4Medication TechnicianLacked annual caregiver training and Alzheimer's training in 2025
Employee #5CaregiverLacked CPR training upon hire or renewal
Employee #6Medication TechnicianLacked annual caregiver training and Alzheimer's training in 2025
Employee #7CaregiverLacked CPR training renewal
Employee #8Medication TechnicianLacked annual caregiver training and Alzheimer's training in 2025
Employee #9CaregiverLacked CPR training renewal
Business Office ManagerAcknowledged training and documentation deficiencies during inspection
Maintenance DirectorAcknowledged facility cleanliness issues and involved in corrective actions
Food Services DirectorResponsible for follow-up on kitchen sanitation deficiencies
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation at the facility on 04/16/2025, triggered by Complaint #NV00073615.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated without any deficient practice. Observations, interviews, and record reviews found no regulatory deficiencies, and no further action was necessary.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00073615 was substantiated with no deficient practice.
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Sample size: 4 Facility grade: A
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 93 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation at the facility on 03/05/25 in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facilities for Groups.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated with no deficient practice found. The investigation included observations, interviews, and record reviews, and no regulatory deficiencies were identified. No further action was necessary.
Complaint Details
One complaint (#NV00073291) was investigated and substantiated without deficient practice.
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Sample size: 5 Facility grade: A
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 94 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 14, 2025
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The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation at the facility on 01/14/25, triggered by two complaints received.
Findings
Two complaints were investigated and both were substantiated with no deficient practice found. The facility received a grade of A and no regulatory deficiencies were identified, requiring no further action.
Complaint Details
Two complaints were investigated: Complaint #NV 00072950 and Complaint #NV 00072693, both substantiated with no deficient practice.
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Sample size: 5 Complaints investigated: 2
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 92 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 4 Aug 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a mandatory grading resurvey and complaint investigation in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facilities for Groups.
Findings
The facility received a grade of B with one complaint investigated which was unsubstantiated. No regulatory deficiencies were identified related to the complaint. However, several deficiencies were cited related to facility maintenance, safety in Alzheimer’s care areas, and employee training.
Complaint Details
One complaint (#NV00071801) was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no regulatory deficiencies identified.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 4
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Damaged wall with exposed drywall and no paint in Room 305, not repaired at time of inspection.Level 2
Unsecured sharp objects (handheld razor and extra blades) accessible to residents in memory care area (Room 403).Level 2
Toxic substances (ant killer, glass cleaner, air freshener, plant fertilizer) left unsecured in memory care area (Rooms 402 and 403).Level 2
One employee (Employee #1) lacked documented evidence of infection control training through a nationally recognized course.Level 2
Report Facts
Facility licensed capacity: 108 Resident census: 92 Number of complaints investigated: 1 Number of employee files reviewed: 5 Number of resident files reviewed: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julia MasonExecutive DirectorNamed as Executive Director interviewed during complaint investigation and responsible for monitoring corrective actions.
Employee #1Personal Care AssistantIdentified as lacking documented infection control training.
Maintenance DirectorAcknowledged damaged wall and unsecured sharp objects and toxic substances during inspection.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 95 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 13 May 23, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of an annual survey and a Facility Reported Incident in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facilities for Groups.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including employee CPR and first aid training, water temperature exceeding acceptable limits in resident rooms, cleanliness and maintenance issues, laundry room sanitation, kitchen sanitation, medication administration and storage, unsecured medications, memory care safety including door alarms and sharp objects, toxic substances accessibility, cultural competency training, infection control training, and unlicensed caregiver infection control training.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 13
Deficiencies (13)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure 4 of 11 employees received in-person CPR and first aid training before expiration.Level 2
Water temperatures in 17 of 28 resident rooms exceeded the acceptable range of 100°F to 110°F.Level 2
Facility failed to ensure premises were clean and well maintained with observations of red liquid on floor, weeds, dust, debris, stains, and urine odor.Level 2
Laundry rooms were not kept in a sanitary manner with dust, lint buildup, and trash observed.Level 2
Facility failed to ensure kitchen and dining services complied with NAC 446 standards; heavy dust and food debris found in walk-in cooler and freezer.Level 2
Facility failed to ensure physician orders for medications for 2 of 20 residents; expired and unapproved medications found.Level 2
Medications were not stored securely; unsecured medications found in resident rooms and memory care areas.Level 2
Memory care door alarm was not engaged and did not sound when door opened.Level 2
Sharp objects such as scissors and plastic wrap dispenser blades were unsecured in memory care areas.Level 2
Toxic substances were unsecured and accessible to residents in multiple memory care and transitional care cottages.Level 2
6 of 11 employees failed to complete initial cultural competency training within 30 days of hire.Level 2
Primary infection control designee lacked documented evidence of required initial 15-hour infection control training.Level 2
2 of 11 employees lacked documented evidence of infection control training through a nationally recognized course.Level 2
Report Facts
Facility beds licensed: 108 Resident census: 95 Employees reviewed: 11 Resident files reviewed: 20 Rooms with water temperature exceeding 110°F: 17 Employees missing cultural competency training: 6 Employees missing infection control training: 2 Employees missing CPR/first aid training: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julie MasonExecutive DirectorSigned the report and mentioned in oversight of corrective actions.
Employee #1Medication TechnicianMissing in-person CPR and first aid training; missing cultural competency training.
Employee #5Medication TechnicianExpired CPR and first aid training; cultural competency training late.
Employee #7CaregiverMissing in-person CPR and first aid training; missing infection control training.
Employee #11CaregiverMissing in-person CPR and first aid training.
Employee #2CaregiverMissing cultural competency training.
Employee #3ConciergeMissing cultural competency training.
Employee #4CaregiverMissing cultural competency training.
Employee #8Medication TechnicianMissing cultural competency training.
Employee #9Primary Infection Control DesigneeMissing required initial 15-hour infection control training.
Employee #6Resident Services CoordinatorMissing infection control training.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation at the facility on 02/15/24, in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), Chapter 449, Residential Facility for Groups.
Findings
The complaint investigated was unverified and no regulatory deficiencies were identified. The investigation included observations, interviews, clinical record reviews, and document reviews, with no further action necessary.
Complaint Details
One complaint (#NV00070255) was investigated but could not be verified. No regulatory deficiencies were identified.
Report Facts
Sample size: 3 Complaints investigated: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Executive DirectorInterviewed during the complaint investigation
Dining Services DirectorInterviewed during the complaint investigation
CaregiversInterviewed during the complaint investigation
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 91 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 3 Oct 24, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a State Licensure complaint investigation and a Facility Reported Incident at the facility on 10/24/23.
Findings
The investigation included two complaints and one Facility Reported Incident. One complaint was substantiated with deficiencies related to safety and discharge procedures, while the other complaint was unsubstantiated. Deficiencies included failure to maintain a working auditory call bell alert system, failure to provide appropriate discharge paperwork for a resident transferred to the hospital, and inadequate caregiver staffing ratios during the day.
Complaint Details
Two complaints and one Facility Reported Incident were investigated. Complaint #NV00069704 was substantiated with deficiencies. Complaint #NV00069491 was unsubstantiated. Facility Reported Incident #9014 was verified with no deficient practice.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure the auditory call bell alert system was in working order; the pager did not sound when residents' pendants were pressed due to a dead battery.Level 2
Failure to ensure a resident had appropriate discharge paperwork after being transferred to the hospital; no written notice of discharge was provided to the resident or responsible party.Level 2
Failure to ensure at least two caregivers were available to provide care during the day for 12 residents, resulting in inadequate staffing ratios.Level 2
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 108 Census: 91 Sample size: 13 Residents per caregiver ratio: 12 Severity level: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Steven StarkeyExecutive DirectorSigned the inspection report
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 96 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation at the facility on 07/26/23, in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facilities for Groups.
Findings
The investigation included observations, interviews, and record reviews. One complaint was verified with no deficient practice, and another complaint could not be verified. No regulatory deficiencies were identified and no further action is required.
Complaint Details
One complaint (#NV00069054) was verified with no deficient practice. Another complaint (#NV00068831) could not be verified. No regulatory deficiencies were identified.
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Sample size: 5 Complaints investigated: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Nov 6, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation triggered by two complaints alleging resident care issues and infection control concerns.
Findings
The investigation included observations, interviews, and record reviews, and found that none of the allegations were substantiated. No regulatory deficiencies were identified and no further action was necessary.
Complaint Details
Two complaints were investigated: Complaint #NV00050901 with allegations of residents being left wet, not dressed properly, and diet not provided as prescribed; and Complaint #NV00050881 with allegations of improper infection control and failure to keep the facility free of insects. None of the allegations were substantiated.
Report Facts
Sample size: 5 Resident files reviewed: 7 Incident report review period: 3
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 62 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 6, 2016
Visit Reason
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted in the facility on 4/6/16 by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A. One deficiency was identified related to medication storage where medications were found improperly stored in a resident's room. The facility took corrective actions including removal of medications and implementation of a check-off sheet for medication management.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Medication storage: medications were found in a box under the sink in a resident's bathroom, which is not compliant with storage regulations.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 108 Census: 62 Severity level: 2 Scope: 1
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 62 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 6, 2016
Visit Reason
This annual State Licensure survey was conducted on 4/6/16 by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to assess compliance with state regulations for the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have a deficiency related to medication storage, specifically medications being stored improperly in a resident's room. The facility received a grade of A overall.
Severity Breakdown
2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure medications were not stored in a resident's room; medications were found in a box under the sink in Resident #1's bathroom.2
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 108 Census: 62 Resident files reviewed: 20 Employee files reviewed: 10
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 63 Deficiencies: 0 Dec 15, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation regarding facility staffing.
Findings
The complaint was investigated through observations, interviews, and review of staffing schedules and policies. The allegation was not substantiated and no regulatory deficiencies were identified.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00044562 regarding facility staffing was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Sample size: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Resident Services DirectorInterviewed during the complaint investigation
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 78 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 0 May 14, 2015
Visit Reason
This visit was an annual State Licensure survey conducted by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to assess compliance with state regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies identified and received a grade of A.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 19 Employee files reviewed: 15
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 82 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 13, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation initiated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health on 2/24/15 regarding allegations of deficient client services.
Findings
The investigation substantiated one allegation that client services were not performed per Plan of Care and physician orders, specifically related to medication administration and use of compression stockings. Two other allegations regarding resident ambulation and grooming were not substantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00041941 contained three allegations: 1) Client services not performed per Plan of Care and physician (substantiated); 2) Resident not ambulated regularly (not substantiated); 3) Resident not groomed adequately (not substantiated).
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure medication administration as prescribed, including proper management of compression stockings for Resident #1.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 108 Census: 50 Census: 32 Sample size: 5 Severity level: 2 Scope: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 82 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 13, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation initiated on 2015-02-24 regarding allegations of inadequate client services, irregular ambulation, and inadequate grooming of residents.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated for failure to perform client services per Plan of Care and physician orders, specifically medication administration. Two allegations regarding ambulation and grooming were not substantiated. One deficiency was cited related to medication administration for Resident #1 not receiving prescribed compression stockings.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00041941 contained three allegations: 1) Client services not performed per Plan of Care and physician (substantiated), 2) Resident not ambulated regularly (not substantiated), 3) Resident not groomed adequately (not substantiated).
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 residents received medications as prescribed, specifically Resident #1 was not wearing prescribed compression stockings and no notification was sent to the physician to change or discontinue the order.Severity: 2
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Licensed beds: 108 Census: 82 Sample size: 5
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 76 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 21, 2014
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation from 11/17/14 through 11/21/14 based on complaint #NV00040894 which contained two substantiated allegations regarding quality of care, resident safety/falls, and facility staffing.
Findings
The facility failed to provide necessary evaluation, care plans, and protective supervision to prevent falls for 5 of 8 sampled residents, and failed to maintain the required staffing ratio of one caregiver per six residents in the Transitional/Memory Care units. Multiple incidents of resident falls with injuries were documented, and staffing policies did not adequately address Memory Care unit needs.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00040894 contained two allegations which were substantiated: (1) Quality of care and treatment, resident safety/falls; (2) Quality of care and treatment, facility staffing.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 3 Scope: 3: 1 Severity: 2 Scope: 3: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 5 of 8 residents were provided necessary evaluation, care plan, and protective supervision to prevent falls.Severity: 3 Scope: 3
Failed to maintain a staffing ratio of one caregiver for every six residents in the Transitional/Memory Care units.Severity: 2 Scope: 3
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 108 Beds for elderly and disabled persons: 36 Beds for Alzheimer's care: 72 Resident census: 76 Sample size: 8 Falls incidents: 26 Residents in Purple Cottage: 7 Residents in Elm Unit: 10
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 76 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 17, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation from 11/17/14 through 11/21/14 based on complaint #NV00040894 which contained two substantiated allegations regarding quality of care, treatment, resident safety/falls, and facility staffing.
Findings
The facility failed to provide necessary evaluation, care plans, and protective supervision to prevent falls for 5 of 8 residents reviewed. Staffing ratios in the Memory Care Units did not meet regulatory requirements. Multiple incidents of resident falls with injuries were documented, and deficiencies in supervision and care planning were identified.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00040894 contained two allegations: (1) Quality of care and treatment, resident safety/falls, substantiated; (2) Quality of care and treatment, facility staffing, substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 3: 1 Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide necessary evaluation, care plan, and protective supervision to prevent falls for 5 of 8 residents.Severity: 3
Failure to maintain a staffing ratio of one caregiver for every six residents in the Transitional/Memory Care units.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 108 Beds for elderly and disabled persons: 36 Beds for persons with Alzheimer's disease: 72 Resident census: 76 Falls incidents: 26 Falls by month: 5 Falls by month: 10 Falls by month: 11 Staffing ratio: 1 Residents in Purple Cottage: 7 Residents in White Cottage: 10 Total residents in cottages: 17 Staff members for Purple Cottage: 2 Staff members for White Cottage: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Executive DirectorExplained resident risk and staffing ratios; responsible for monitoring compliance
Resident Care DirectorIndicated Functional Needs Assessments are performed; responsible for ensuring staff training on fall prevention
Memory Care DirectorRe-trained on staffing the Memory Care units; responsible for staffing compliance
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 83 Deficiencies: 3 Oct 1, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation initiated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health on 10/1/14, following complaint #NV00040563 alleging failure to provide a 1:6 staffing ratio in Alzheimer's cottages.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated with deficiencies identified including failure to maintain the required 1:6 caregiver to resident ratio, failure to ensure operational alarms on exit doors, and failure to secure yard gates. Multiple inservice trainings were conducted to address these issues.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00040563 contained one allegation regarding staffing ratios in Alzheimer's cottages, which was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to maintain a staffing ratio of 1 caregiver for every 6 residents in an Alzheimer's unit.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 exit doors had operational alarms when opened.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure exit gates to the yard were secured and locked.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Census: 83 Staffing ratio: 1 Staffing ratio observed: 1 Exit doors: 5
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 83 Deficiencies: 3 Oct 1, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by Complaint #NV00040563, which alleged the facility failed to maintain a 1:6 staffing ratio in Alzheimer's cottages.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the complaint and identified deficiencies including failure to maintain the required staffing ratio, a disabled exit door alarm, and unsecured exit gates in the Alzheimer's unit.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00040563 contained one allegation regarding staffing ratios in Alzheimer's cottages, which was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain a staffing ratio of 1 caregiver for every 6 residents in an Alzheimer's unit.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 1 of 5 exit doors had alarms that operated when the exit door was opened; front door was propped open disabling the alarm.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure an exit gate in an Alzheimer's endorsed facility was secured; side gate doors were left open and unlocked.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Census: 83 Sample size: 5 Staff to resident ratio: 1 Staff to resident ratio observed: 10
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 85 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 4 Aug 11, 2014
Visit Reason
This document is a State Licensure re-survey conducted on 8/11/14 to assess compliance with regulatory standards following a previous inspection.
Findings
The facility received a re-survey grade of A. Deficiencies were identified related to food service permits and storage, including expired food items and improper storage of linens and single service items. Additionally, dangerous items such as disposable razors were found unlocked in memory care units, representing a repeat deficiency from the prior annual survey.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Three containers of dip (2 onion and 1 guacamole) had expired and were found in a reach-in refrigerator.
A milk crate full of clean linens was stored on the floor of the storage room/chef's office.Severity: 2
An open case of single service items (styrofoam to-go containers) was stored on the floor of the storage room/chef's office.Severity: 2
Disposable razors were unlocked and accessible in memory care units (Rooms #300 and #303).Severity: 2
Report Facts
Facility licensed capacity: 108 Census: 85 Deficiency repeat: 1
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 85 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 11, 2014
Visit Reason
This document is a required grading re-survey conducted as a State Licensure survey to assess compliance with regulatory standards at the facility.
Findings
The facility received a re-survey grade of A. Deficiencies were identified related to food service permits and kitchen standards, storage of dangerous items accessible to residents in the memory care unit, and improper storage of linens and single service items. These deficiencies were classified as critical and major violations with severity level 2.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure the kitchen complied with NAC 446 standards, including expired food items in the refrigerator and improper storage of clean linens and single service items on the floor.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure dangerous items such as disposable razors were inaccessible to residents in the memory care unit.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 108 Resident census: 85 Employee files reviewed: 15 Resident files reviewed: 4 Buildings with dangerous item accessibility: 1 Memory care rooms with razors found: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorAcknowledged presence of unlocked razors in the memory care unit
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 92 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 10 May 21, 2014
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 5/21/14 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for a residential facility providing care to elderly or disabled persons.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including caregiver training, elder abuse training, health and sanitation, food service compliance, use of restraints, tuberculosis testing, storage of dangerous items, and dementia training. Several deficiencies were noted with severity levels mostly at level 2, indicating moderate issues requiring correction.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 10
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 15 employees received 8 hours of annual caregiver training.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 15 employees received initial elder abuse training.Severity: 2
Facility failed to maintain the exterior of the facility; 6 benches were in poor condition with rough edges and worn wood.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure kitchen compliance with food service standards; multiple critical, major, and equipment violations noted.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure proper service of food; caregiver poured soup using a coffee cup.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure restraints were not used; full bed rails observed on two beds.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure tuberculosis testing was completed for one resident.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure dangerous items were stored securely; nail clippers, rubbing alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide found unsecured.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure initial caregiver training within 60 days of hire for one employee.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure dementia training was completed by several employees within the first 40 hours of work.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Census: 92 Total Capacity: 108 Employees reviewed: 15 Resident files reviewed: 92
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 92 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 10 May 21, 2014
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted at Pacifica Senior Living Green Valley on 5/21/2014.
Findings
The facility received a grade of D with multiple deficiencies identified including failure to ensure caregivers received required training, failure to maintain the facility premises, kitchen and food service violations, improper use of restraints, incomplete resident tuberculosis testing, unsecured dangerous items, and inadequate dementia training for employees.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 10
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 2 of 15 employees had received 8 hours of annual caregiver training.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 1 of 15 employees received initial elder abuse training.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure the exterior of the facility was well maintained; 6 benches in poor condition.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure kitchen complied with NAC 446 standards including critical, major, and equipment violations.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure proper service of food; caregiver poured soup using a coffee cup instead of ladle.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure restraints were not used; full bed rails observed on beds in two rooms.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure resident file contained evidence of tuberculosis skin test upon admission for 1 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure dangerous items were stored securely; unsecured nail clippers, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, hair dye, glass cleaner, and nail polish found in resident rooms.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 1 of 15 employees received initial caregiver training within 60 days of hire.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 4 of 15 employees received Alzheimer's training within the first 40 hours of working at the facility.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 92 Employee files reviewed: 15 Facility licensed capacity: 108 Current census: 92 Benches in poor condition: 6 Resident cottages: 9 Residents sampled for TB test: 20 Employees lacking Alzheimer's training: 4
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 91 Deficiencies: 6 May 9, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation from 2014-05-02 through 2014-05-09 following a substantiated complaint regarding failure to provide protective supervision for a memory care resident who was an elopement risk.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing adequate protective supervision to residents, appropriate admission policies, completion of incident reports, and required training for caregivers related to elderly, disabled, and dementia care. Multiple falls were documented for residents, and training records for several employees were incomplete or missing.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00039134 was substantiated. The complaint alleged failure to provide protective supervision for a memory care resident who was an elopement risk.
Severity Breakdown
Level 4: 1 Level 2: 5
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide adequate protective supervision for Resident #1, a memory care resident with Alzheimer's disease who suffered multiple falls and injuries.Level 4
Failure to ensure Resident #2 was an appropriate admission given the resident's need for skilled nursing or 24-hour supervision and history of multiple falls.Level 2
Failure to complete incident reports for accidents and injuries involving Resident #1 and Resident #2, including missing reports for January 2014 and undocumented falls.Level 2
Failure to provide required training for caregivers within 60 days of hire and annually, including missing initial and annual training hours for Employees #8, #9, #10, and #12.Level 2
Failure to provide required Alzheimer's/dementia training within the first 40 hours and within three months of hire for Employee #10.Level 2
Failure to provide required continuing education training related to Alzheimer's care for Employees #8, #9, and #12.Level 2
Report Facts
Resident census: 91 Falls documented for Resident #2: 29 Severity level: 4 Severity level: 2 Number of caregivers missing training: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee #12Graveyard caregiver on duty during Resident #1's falls; reprimanded previously for watching television while on duty
Employee #18Caregiver who confirmed Resident #1 fell out of a chair on 4/30/14
Employee #8Caregiver missing eight hours of annual training related to care of elderly and disabled residents and three hours of Alzheimer's training
Employee #9Caregiver missing eight hours of annual training related to care of elderly and disabled residents and three hours of Alzheimer's training
Employee #10Caregiver missing four hours of initial training, two hours of Alzheimer's training within first 40 hours, and eight hours of Alzheimer's training within first three months
Employee #12Caregiver missing eight hours of annual training related to care of elderly and disabled residents and three hours of Alzheimer's training
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 91 Deficiencies: 7 May 2, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation initiated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health due to a complaint about failure to provide protective supervision for a memory care resident who was an elopement risk.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to provide adequate protective supervision for Resident #1, inappropriate admission of Resident #2, incomplete incident reports for Residents #1 and #2, and insufficient training for caregivers related to care of elderly and disabled residents and dementia training. The complaint was substantiated and the facility received a grade of D.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00039134 was substantiated. The complaint contained one allegation that the facility failed to provide protective supervision for a memory care resident who was an elopement risk.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 6
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide protective supervision for a memory care resident who was an elopement risk (Resident #1).
Failed to ensure appropriate admission of Resident #2.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure incident reports were completed for Residents #1 and #2.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure minimum four hours of training related to care of elderly and disabled residents within 60 days of hire and annual training for caregivers (Employees #8, #9, #10, #12).Severity: 2
Failed to ensure at least two hours of Alzheimer's training within first 40 hours of hire for Employee #10.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure additional eight hours of Alzheimer's training within three months of hire for Employee #10.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure three hours of continuing education training related to caring for residents with Alzheimer's for Employees #8, #9, and #12.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Census: 91 Resident falls: 29 Severity: 2 Scope: 1 Scope: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee #12Named in findings related to supervision failure and no longer employed with the facility
Employee #18CaregiverMentioned in relation to Resident #1 fall incident
Employee #8Named in findings related to missing training documentation
Employee #9Named in findings related to missing training documentation
Employee #10Named in findings related to missing training documentation and Alzheimer's training
Employee #13Responsible for documentation in residents charts and follow-up; no longer employed
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 86 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 3 Apr 11, 2014
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation initiated by the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance on 4/11/14 and completed on 4/23/14, based on complaint #NV00038615 which contained three allegations regarding medication administration, falsification of medication records, and response to resident call bells.
Findings
The investigation substantiated allegations of medication not given according to physician instructions and falsification of medication records, while the allegation regarding call bell response was not substantiated. Deficiencies included failure to ensure medication technicians completed required annual training, failure to administer medications as prescribed, and failure to maintain accurate medication administration records.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00038615 contained 3 allegations: medication not given according to physician instructions was substantiated; falsification of medication records was substantiated; resident call bell/lights not answered timely was not substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure 1 of 5 medication technicians completed 8 hours of annual medication training.Severity: 2
Failure to administer medications as prescribed by the physician.Severity: 2
Failure to maintain accurate and complete Medication Administration Records (MAR) for all residents.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 108 Census: 86 Number of allegations: 3 Number of residents reviewed: 22 Hours of training required: 8 Hours of training completed by Employee #8: 16 Compliance percentage: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee #8Medication TechnicianFailed to have current annual medication training certificate
Employee #3Acknowledged compliance issues with MAR and medication cart
Employee #4Reported compliance issues with MAR and medication cart but denied knowledge of falsified MAR
Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorReported compliance issues and participated in interviews
Resident Services DirectorResident Services DirectorParticipated in interviews and reported audit findings
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 86 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 3 Apr 11, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation initiated by the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance on 4/11/14 and completed on 4/23/14, triggered by complaint #NV00038615 containing three allegations related to medication administration, falsification of medication records, and call bell response times.
Findings
The investigation substantiated two allegations: resident medications were not given according to physician instructions and falsification of medication records. The allegation regarding call bell response times was not substantiated. Additionally, a regulatory deficiency was identified regarding medication training for staff.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00038615 contained three allegations: (1) resident medications not given according to physician instructions (substantiated), (2) falsification of facility medication records (substantiated), and (3) resident call bell/lights not answered timely by staff (not substantiated). The complaint investigation was conducted from 4/11/14 to 4/23/14.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 1 of 5 medication technicians (Employee #8) had completed 8 hours of annual medication training.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure medications were given to residents as prescribed by their physician; facility was found to be 10% compliant in medication administration audits.Severity: 2
Failed to maintain and ensure accuracy of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for all residents; compliance issues with MAR and medication cart were identified.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 108 Census: 86 Medication technician training hours required: 8 Medication technician training hours completed: 16 Compliance rate: 10 Residents' MAR reviewed: 22
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee #8Medication TechnicianFailed to complete required 8 hours of annual medication training
Employee #3Acknowledged compliance issues with MAR and medication cart
Employee #4Reported compliance issues with MAR and medication cart but denied knowledge of falsified MAR
Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorReported compliance issues and audit findings during investigation
Resident Services DirectorResident Services DirectorProvided information on audit processes and compliance during telephone interview
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 12, 2013
Visit Reason
This complaint investigation was conducted due to allegation #NV00036729 that the facility did not report verbal abuse and financial exploitation by a caregiver against a resident to the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD).
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that an allegation of verbal abuse and financial exploitation was reported to ADSD as required. The Administrator provided training to an employee regarding the responsibility to notify ADSD within 24 hours of any suspected abuse or neglect, and corrective actions were completed by 9/24/2013.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00036729 alleged the facility did not report verbal abuse and financial exploitation by a caregiver against a resident to ADSD. The allegation was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to report verbal abuse and financial exploitation to ADSD as required by NRS 449.262.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 108 Severity level: 2 Scope: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 12, 2013
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations that the facility did not report verbal abuse and financial exploitation by a caregiver against a resident to the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD).
Findings
The facility was found to have failed to ensure that an allegation of verbal abuse and financial exploitation was reported to ADSD, substantiating the complaint.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00036729 was substantiated regarding failure to report verbal abuse and financial exploitation by a caregiver against a resident to ADSD.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure an allegation of verbal abuse and financial exploitation was reported to ADSD.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 108 Severity level: 2 Scope: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Resident Care DirectorInterviewed regarding failure to report abuse on 08/28/2013
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Census: 91 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 22, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction submitted by the facility following a required grading re-survey conducted on 8/22/2013 by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in medication administration and record-keeping for several residents, including failure to ensure medications were given as prescribed and incomplete medication administration records. These deficiencies were repeat issues from prior surveys.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1 Severity: 1: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 5 of 15 residents received medications as prescribed (Residents #5, #10, #11, #12, and #13).Severity: 2
Medication administration record (MAR) was accurate for only 5 of 15 MARs inspected (Residents #1, #8, #10, #11, and #12).Severity: 1
Report Facts
Medication Administration Records reviewed: 15 Residents present at time of survey: 91 Licensed capacity: 108 Repeat deficiency dates: 3
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 91 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 22, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a State Licensure re-survey conducted on 08/22/2013 as a required grading re-survey of the facility.
Findings
The facility received a re-survey grade of A. Deficiencies were identified related to medication administration and medication administration records, including failure to administer medications as prescribed for 5 of 15 residents and inaccuracies in medication administration records for 5 of 15 residents.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 1 Level 1: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure 5 of 15 residents received medications as prescribed, including incorrect administration frequency and missing medications on site.Level 2
Failure to maintain accurate medication administration records for 5 of 15 residents, including missing signatures, discrepancies between orders and labels, and missing documentation.Level 1
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication administration: 15 Residents with medication administration deficiencies: 5 Residents with MAR inaccuracies: 5
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 3, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation initiated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health from 5/28/13 through 7/3/13 regarding allegations of improper infection control measures at the facility.
Findings
The allegation of improper infection control was not substantiated. Interviews with the administrator and staff, review of resident testing records, and observation of cleaning agents confirmed proper infection control practices were in place, including frequent testing for Clostridium Difficile with negative results and use of appropriate cleaning agents.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00035659 alleged improper infection control measures. The complaint was not substantiated based on document review and interviews.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 103 Medication dosage: 125
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 19, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is a complaint investigation conducted from 2013-05-29 through 2013-06-19 regarding allegations of abuse at the facility.
Findings
The complaint regarding facility administration and personnel was not substantiated after interviews and document review. The investigation included interviews with the facility administrator and an Aging and Disabilities Services Division Supervisor, review of incident reports, and relevant statutes. The facility employees were found to be mandatory reporters and had reported the alleged abuse as required by law.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00035215 was initiated on 2013-05-29. Allegations of abuse were reported by caregivers and hospice staff, investigated by Elder Protective Services and local law enforcement, but the allegation regarding facility administration and personnel was not substantiated.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 108
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 86 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 6 Jun 4, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual grading State Licensure survey of a residential facility providing assisted living services and care to persons with Alzheimer's disease and other chronic illnesses.
Findings
The facility received a grade of B with multiple deficiencies identified related to health and sanitation, food service permits, medication administration and storage, and safety in the Alzheimer's unit. Several deficiencies were repeat issues from prior surveys.
Severity Breakdown
Level 1: 1 Level 2: 5
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure premises were clean and well maintained, including inoperable bathroom fan, feces observed on floors and toilet handles, closet doors falling off hinges, and strong odors of urine and feces.Level 2
Facility failed to comply with food service permits and standards, including expired cottage cheese, no sanitizer dispensed in dishwasher, soiled ceiling vent, and use of household-grade appliances in kitchen.Level 2
Facility failed to ensure medications were administered as prescribed for 3 of 19 residents, including missing medications onsite and repeat deficiencies from prior surveys.Level 2
Medication administration records (MAR) were inaccurate for 8 of 19 residents, including incorrect dosages, missing signatures, and improper documentation.Level 1
Facility failed to ensure medications were stored securely in locked areas for residents capable of self-administering medication; unsecured medications found in 7 of 24 rooms toured.Level 2
Facility failed to ensure dangerous items were inaccessible to residents with Alzheimer's disease; a razor was found in a memory care bathroom medicine cabinet.Level 2
Report Facts
Census: 86 Total Capacity: 108 Residents reviewed: 20 Employee files reviewed: 20 Residents with medication administration deficiencies: 3 Residents with MAR inaccuracies: 8 Rooms with unsecured medications: 7 Residents in memory care unit: 18
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily SherwoodAdministratorSigned the inspection report and plan of correction
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 86 Capacity: 108 Deficiencies: 6 Jun 4, 2013
Visit Reason
This document is the result of an annual grading State Licensure survey conducted at the facility on 6/4/2013 to assess compliance with state regulations for assisted living and residential care.
Findings
The facility received a grade of B with multiple deficiencies identified including issues with cleanliness and maintenance, kitchen sanitation and food safety, medication administration and record accuracy, medication storage security, and accessibility of dangerous items to residents.
Severity Breakdown
Level 1: 1 Level 2: 5
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure premises were clean and well maintained, including inoperable bathroom fan, feces observed on floors and toilets, closet doors falling off hinges, and strong odors of urine and feces in several rooms.Level 2
Facility failed to comply with food service standards including expired food, lack of sanitizer in dishmachine rinse cycle, soiled ceiling vent, and use of household-grade equipment in kitchen.Level 2
Facility failed to ensure 3 residents received medications as prescribed; medications or supplements were not onsite to give as ordered.Level 2
Medication administration records (MAR) were inaccurate for 8 residents, including incorrect dosages, incomplete instructions, and missing signatures.Level 1
Medications administered by residents capable of self-administration were not kept in locked containers in 7 of 24 rooms toured.Level 2
Dangerous items such as a razor were accessible to residents in the memory care unit.Level 2
Report Facts
Residents files reviewed: 20 Employee files reviewed: 20 Residents with medication administration issues: 3 Residents with MAR inaccuracies: 8 Rooms with unsecured medications: 7 Residents in memory care unit with accessible dangerous items: 1
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 30, 2013
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation initiated on 2013-03-20 regarding allegations about a resident not being assessed after a change in condition, oversedation, lack of fall precautions, and not being fed.
Findings
The complaint allegations were not substantiated based on record reviews and interviews with facility staff. The resident was placed in a secured memory care unit after an episode of confusion, medications were administered as prescribed, fall precautions were taken, and the resident was eating small portions.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00034736 was investigated and found not substantiated for all allegations including lack of assessment after change in condition, oversedation, failure to take fall precautions, and not being fed.
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 79 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 13, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding allegation #NV 00034467 that medications were not given in accordance with physician's orders.
Findings
The complaint was not substantiated after review of the resident's file, doctor's orders, staff interviews, and family statements. The facility was found to be administering medications according to physician's orders.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV 00034467 alleged medications were not given according to physician's orders. The allegation was not substantiated based on file review, staff and family interviews.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 34467 Census: 79 Total licensed capacity: 103
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 9, 2012
Visit Reason
The visit was a required grading re-survey conducted on 8/9/12 to assess compliance following a previous inspection.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the kitchen complied with standards of NAC 446, with critical violations including improper thawing of chicken and cleaning/sanitation issues with the dish machine. The facility received a re-survey grade of A.
Severity Breakdown
Severity 2: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Following thawing, chicken was in a container on the kitchen counter at 66 degrees F.Severity 2
The wash cycle temperature of the dishmachine in the 'Green Cottage' was 90 degrees F, indicating cleaning and sanitation issues.Severity 2
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 103 Temperature of thawed chicken: 66 Dishmachine wash cycle temperature: 90 Scope: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily SherwoodExecutive DirectorSigned plan of correction on behalf of Lynette Hubbard
Lynette HubbardExecutive DirectorFacility Executive Director
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 9, 2012
Visit Reason
This document is a required grading re-survey conducted as a State Licensure survey to assess compliance with regulatory standards.
Findings
The facility received a re-survey grade of A. Deficiencies were identified related to kitchen compliance with NAC 446 standards, including critical violations such as thawed chicken stored at 66 degrees F and cleaning/sanitation issues with dishmachine wash cycle temperature at 90 degrees F.
Severity Breakdown
Severity 2: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Following thawing, chicken was in a container on the kitchen counter at 66 degrees F.Severity 2
The wash cycle temperature of the dishmachine in the 'Green Cottage' was 90 degrees F.Severity 2
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 103 Temperature of thawed chicken: 66 Dishmachine wash cycle temperature: 90 Scope: 3
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 82 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 8 Jun 20, 2012
Visit Reason
This visit was an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 6/20/2012 to assess compliance with state regulations for the Cottages of Green Valley, a residential facility providing care for elderly and disabled persons including those with Alzheimer's disease.
Findings
The facility received a grade of C with multiple deficiencies identified including issues with personnel files and tuberculosis testing, food service permits and sanitation, safety requirements, admission policies, medication administration and storage, and dangerous items accessibility in the memory care unit. Several deficiencies were cited with severity levels mostly at level 2.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 1: 1 Severity: 2: 7
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Personnel file missing annual 2011 TB test for Employee #4.Severity: 2
Dishmachine sanitizer concentration and wash temperature inadequate; wet towels on prep tables; soiled kitchen surfaces; drain lines and faucets issues; missing duct cover and waste receptacles in kitchen.Severity: 2
Auditory system not monitored properly in 3 rooms including Room #306, #502, and common area bathroom in Rose Hall.Severity: 2
Failure to ensure 1 of 20 residents (Room #709) was not restrained with full-sized bed rails.Severity: 1
Medication administration error for Resident #20 with incorrect dosage of Lisinopril from June 1 to June 20, 2012.Severity: 2
Medication storage issues: medications not secured in locked containers for residents capable of self-administration in Rooms #303, #510, and #606.Severity: 2
Dangerous items (knives, scissors, razors, clippers) accessible to residents in memory care unit in unlocked cabinet.Severity: 2
Failure to ensure 1 of 20 residents (Resident #8) with chronic illness was admitted properly with endorsement for chronic illness care.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Residents present: 82 Total licensed capacity: 103 Employees reviewed: 15 Resident files reviewed: 20 Deficiency severity 2 count: 7 Deficiency severity 1 count: 1
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 82 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 8 Jun 20, 2012
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 6/20/2012 at the Cottages of Green Valley, a residential facility providing assisted living services.
Findings
The facility received a grade of C with multiple deficiencies identified including failure to comply with tuberculosis testing for employees, kitchen sanitation and equipment issues, auditory system monitoring failures, improper use of restraints, medication administration errors, medication storage violations, accessibility of dangerous items in the memory care unit, and admission of a resident with a chronic illness without proper endorsement.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 7 Severity: 1: 1
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 1 of 10 employees complied with tuberculosis testing requirements (missing annual 2011 TB test).Severity: 2
Kitchen failed to comply with food service standards including sanitizer concentration and wash temperature issues with dishmachine, cleaning and sanitation problems, and equipment maintenance issues.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure auditory system was monitored by staff in 3 rooms (#306, #502, and common area bathroom in Rose Hall).Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 1 of 20 residents was not restrained with full-sized bed rails (Room #709).Severity: 1
Failed to ensure 1 of 20 residents received medications as prescribed; resident received double dose of Lisinopril from June 1 to June 20, 2012.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure medications administered by residents capable of self-administration were kept in locked containers (Rooms #303, #510, and #606).Severity: 2
Failed to ensure dangerous items (scissors, razors, nail clippers) were inaccessible to residents in the memory care unit (Purple cottage).Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 1 of 20 residents was not admitted with a diagnosed chronic illness (Resident #8 with Hepatitis C).Severity: 2
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 20 Employee files reviewed: 15 Facility grade: C Residents present: 82 Licensed capacity: 103
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 May 23, 2012
Visit Reason
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of a complaint investigation conducted on the facility from 5/23/12 through 5/25/12 regarding an allegation that a resident did not receive medications according to his physician's instructions.
Findings
The complaint was not substantiated. Interviews and record reviews confirmed the resident received medications as prescribed by his physician from admission on 9/6/11 until discharge on 1/6/12.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00031840 was not substantiated. The allegation that a resident did not receive medications according to his physician's instructions was unsubstantiated through interview and record review.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 103
Notice Deficiencies: 1 Nov 3, 2011
Visit Reason
The Health Division intends to impose sanctions on the Cottages of Green Valley facility based on deficiencies found during a complaint investigation conducted from 8/9/11 to 10/18/11.
Findings
The Bureau conducted a complaint investigation and found deficiencies with severity level three and scope level two or less, resulting in an initial monetary penalty of $400. The Plan of Correction submitted by the facility was reviewed and found acceptable.
Complaint Details
The Bureau conducted a complaint investigation at Cottages of Green Valley from 8/9/11 to 10/18/11. Specific factual findings are set forth in the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) in Attachment A. The Plan of Correction submitted in response to the survey was acceptable.
Severity Breakdown
Level 3: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Deficiency at TAG Y878 with a severity level of three and a scope level of two or less.Level 3
Report Facts
Monetary Penalties: 400 Timeframe for complaint investigation: From 8/9/11 to 10/18/11
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julie BellHealth Facilities Surveyor IISigned the notice related to the sanctions.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 3, 2011
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by complaint #NV00029770 regarding the physical environment and linen condition at the facility.
Findings
The allegation regarding poor physical environment and linen condition was not substantiated. Interviews with residents and staff, and observations of apartments and common areas found the facility clean and well maintained, including kitchens, lobby, dining areas, floors, bathrooms, and linens.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00029770 alleged poor physical environment and linen condition. The complaint was not substantiated after investigation including interviews and observations.
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103 Beds for elderly and disabled persons: 36 Beds for persons with Alzheimer's disease: 67 Apartments/rooms inspected: 10
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 2 Oct 18, 2011
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation from 8/2/11 to 10/18/11 regarding allegations of inaccurate record keeping and medications not given as prescribed.
Findings
The facility was found to have substantiated deficiencies related to medication administration and record keeping for one resident, including failure to administer prescribed medication Advair and failure to maintain accurate medication administration records.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00029010 alleged inaccurate record keeping and medications not given as prescribed; both allegations were substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Level 3: 1 Level 1: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure Resident #1 received medications as prescribed, specifically Advair.Level 3
Facility failed to maintain accurate medication administration records (MAR) for Resident #1.Level 1
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julie MasonExecutive DirectorSigned the plan of correction
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 2 Oct 18, 2011
Visit Reason
This inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation from 8/9/11 to 10/18/11 regarding allegations of inaccurate record keeping and medications not being given as prescribed.
Findings
The facility was found to have substantiated deficiencies related to medication administration and record keeping. Specifically, one resident did not receive prescribed medication (Advair) as ordered, leading to exacerbation of asthma, and medication administration records were inaccurate, failing to reflect resident absences.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00029010 - The allegation regarding inaccurate record keeping was substantiated. The allegation regarding medications not given as prescribed was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 3: 1 Severity: 1: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure one resident received medications as prescribed (Resident #1 - Advair).Severity: 3
Facility failed to maintain accurate medication administration records for one resident (Resident #1).Severity: 1
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 103 Beds for elderly and disabled persons: 36 Beds for persons with Alzheimer's disease: 67
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 71 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 6 May 5, 2011
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 5/5/2011 at the Cottages of Green Valley.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to food service permits, cleaning and sanitation issues, equipment maintenance, medication administration, and medication destruction. The facility received a grade of A despite these findings.
Severity Breakdown
Severity 1: 2 Severity 2: 3
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to comply with permits for food service as required by NAC 446.
Critical violations in food preparation including cooked rice at unsafe temperatures and soiled wiping cloths on the food preparation table.Severity 1
Non-food contact surfaces soiled including hood, cooking equipment, reach-in refrigerator, microwave, floors, ceiling vent, and janitor closet.Severity 1
Equipment and maintenance issues including disrepair of hot water handwashing sink, soiled mop head, disorganized kitchen storage, and use of household-grade appliances for food preparation.Severity 2
Failure to ensure medication administration as prescribed for 1 of 15 residents.Severity 2
Failure to destroy discontinued medications for 2 of 15 residents.Severity 2
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103 Census: 71 Residents reviewed: 15 Residents with discontinued medications not destroyed: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Julie MasonExecutive DirectorSigned the plan of correction and named in medication administration and medication destruction findings
Resident Services DirectorNamed in medication administration and medication destruction corrective actions
Food Service DirectorNamed in food service cleaning and sanitation corrective actions
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 71 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 3 May 5, 2011
Visit Reason
This document is the result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 5/5/2011 to assess compliance with state regulations for the Cottages of Green Valley facility.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A but had several deficiencies including critical violations related to food service permits and kitchen sanitation, medication administration errors, and failure to destroy discontinued medications. Multiple cleaning, maintenance, and medication management issues were identified.
Severity Breakdown
Severity 2: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure the kitchen complied with NAC 446 standards including critical violations such as cooked rice at unsafe temperature, soiled wiping cloths, soiled non-food contact surfaces, and equipment maintenance issues.Severity 2
Failed to administer medication as prescribed for 1 of 15 residents (Resident #10 received Robitussin DM instead of prescribed Cheratussin AC).Severity 2
Failed to destroy discontinued medications for 2 of 15 residents (Residents #1 and #8).Severity 2
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 15 Employee files reviewed: 15 Facility licensed capacity: 103 Current census: 71
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 2 Feb 28, 2011
Visit Reason
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of a complaint investigation conducted on the facility from 2/17/11 through 2/28/11.
Findings
The facility was found to have admitted and retained a resident who was not physically and mentally capable of caring for all aspects of an indwelling catheter, and failed to request an exemption to admit or retain this resident with a Foley catheter.
Complaint Details
Complaint NV00027636 was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility admitted and retained a resident not capable of caring for an indwelling catheter.Severity: 2
Facility failed to ensure an exemption was requested to admit and retain a resident with a Foley catheter.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103 Severity level: 2 Scope: 1
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 4 Jan 11, 2011
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to a Change of Category survey conducted at the facility on 01/11/2011.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to ensure exit door alarms were operational, dangerous items such as knives were accessible to residents, unsafe yard conditions, and toxic substances were not properly secured. The plan of correction outlines immediate actions taken and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Failure to ensure that 1 of 2 exit doors had installed alarms that operated when the exit door was opened (back exit door by Room #808).
Failure to ensure dangerous items such as knives were inaccessible to residents (knives observed on dining room table).
Failure to provide a safe outside area for residents; gas grill and water hose were observed in common area unsecured.
Failure to ensure toxic substances (Fabric Freshner and Biofreeze pain gel) were inaccessible to residents (located unsecured in living room).
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103 Beds for Alzheimer's care: 55 Beds for elderly and disabled persons: 48
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorNamed as responsible for monitoring compliance with corrective actions
Resident Coordinator or designeeResponsible for daily checks to ensure no accessible dangerous items
SupervisorResponsible for daily checks to ensure toxic substances are inaccessible
Inspection Report Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 4 Jan 11, 2011
Visit Reason
This State Licensure survey was conducted as a Change of Category survey to evaluate the facility's request to change the category in the Red Cottage to 12 beds for care to persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas related to care for persons with Alzheimer's disease, including failure to have operational door alarms on exit doors, accessibility of dangerous items to residents, unsafe outdoor yard conditions, and toxic substances accessible to residents.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Failed to ensure that 1 of 2 exit doors had installed alarms that operated when the exit door was opened (back exit door by Room #808).
Failed to ensure dangerous items such as knives were inaccessible to residents (knives observed on dining room table).
Failed to provide a safe outside area for residents; gas grill and water hose were observed in common area.
Failed to ensure toxic substances were inaccessible to residents (Fabric Freshner and Biofreeze pain gel located unsecured in living room).
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 103 Requested category change beds: 12
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 22, 2010
Visit Reason
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of a complaint investigation conducted on the facility from 10/18/10 through 11/22/10.
Findings
The administrator failed to ensure that no more than one caregiver was scheduled in a memory care unit when interacting with more than six residents during hours when the residents are awake.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00026726 was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
The administrator failed to ensure no more than one caregiver was scheduled in a memory care unit when interacting with more than six residents during awake hours.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 103 Severity Scope: 3
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 22, 2010
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation from 10/18/10 through 11/22/10 regarding the facility's compliance with Alzheimer's care policies.
Findings
The administrator failed to ensure that more than one caregiver was scheduled in a memory care unit when interacting with more than six residents during hours when the residents were awake.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00026726 was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Administrator failed to ensure more than one caregiver was scheduled in a memory care unit when interacting with more than six residents during awake hours.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 103 Beds for elderly or disabled persons: 48 Beds for Alzheimer's Category 2 residents: 55 Scope: 3
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Deficiencies: 1 Feb 23, 2010
Visit Reason
This document is a State Licensure survey conducted as a required grading re-survey of the facility on 2/23/2010 by the authority of NRS 449.150.
Findings
The facility received a grade of A; however, deficiencies were found related to bathroom door locks that did not open with a single motion from the inside on 6 of 6 bathroom doors.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Bathroom doors that are equipped with locks must open with a single motion from the inside without the use of a key. The facility did not ensure the locks on 6 of 6 bathroom doors could be opened with a single motion.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Bathroom doors with deficient locks: 6 Scope: 3
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 89 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 14 Aug 4, 2009
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation initiated on 2009-07-06 and completed during an annual State Licensure survey on 2009-08-04.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including personnel tuberculosis testing, health and sanitation related to garbage containers, compliance with permits and standards, safety requirements for auditory systems, oxygen equipment safety, catheter care, physical examinations, medication administration and documentation, medication labeling, resident tuberculosis testing, dangerous items accessibility in Alzheimer's care cottages, and toxic substances accessibility. Several deficiencies were repeat findings from a prior survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV00022444 was substantiated as part of this investigation.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 2: 12 Severity: 3: 2
Deficiencies (14)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 4 of 15 employees complied with tuberculosis testing requirements.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 2 of 2 outside garbage containers were covered.Severity: 2
Failed to comply with standards prescribed in chapter 446 of NAC including kitchen equipment sanitation and permits.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure auditory call systems were operational and monitored in 5 of 8 cottages, resulting in delayed or no response to resident calls.Severity: 3
Failed to secure oxygen tanks and post no smoking signs in areas where oxygen was in use.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure caregivers of residents with indwelling catheters were knowledgeable about urinary tract infections and dehydration.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 5 of 20 residents received annual physical examinations as required.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 10 of 20 residents received medications as prescribed and proper documentation of medication changes.Severity: 2
Failed to maintain accurate medication administration records for 9 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to maintain complete PRN medication records for 3 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure medications were plainly labeled for 3 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to maintain resident files with evidence of tuberculosis testing for 4 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure dangerous items such as knives, scissors, razors, nail clippers, and curling irons were inaccessible to residents in Alzheimer's care cottages.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure toxic substances were inaccessible to residents in Alzheimer's care cottages.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 103 Resident census: 89 Employee files reviewed: 15 Resident files reviewed: 20 Containers not covered: 2 Cottages with call system issues: 5 Residents without annual physical: 5 Residents with medication issues: 10 Residents with inaccurate MAR: 9 Residents with incomplete PRN records: 3 Residents with unlabeled medications: 3 Residents without proper TB testing: 4 Residents with unsecured oxygen tanks: 2 Memory care cottages with dangerous items accessible: 3 Memory care cottages with toxic substances accessible: 2
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 84 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 13, 2009
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint state licensure survey on 01/13/2009.
Findings
The facility failed to provide an additional employee to be available to provide care within 10 minutes after being informed during the night shift hours between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Complaint Details
Complaint #NV000020459 was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
2: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to provide an additional employee to be available to provide care within 10 minutes after being informed during night shift hours between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.2
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 103 Census: 84 Severity level: 2 Scope: 3
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 85 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 11 Oct 29, 2008
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual state licensure survey combined with a complaint investigation at the facility.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke detector testing, physical examinations for residents, medication administration agreements, tuberculosis screening compliance, resident file documentation, Alzheimer's unit safety including door alarms, accessibility of knives and toxic substances to residents, and medication refusal notification.
Complaint Details
Five complaints were investigated: #NV00018350, #NV00018966, #NV00016952 were unsubstantiated; #NV00017215 and #NV00017663 were substantiated without deficiencies.
Severity Breakdown
Severity: 1: 1 Severity: 2: 10
Deficiencies (11)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure 1 fire extinguisher was inspected, recharged, and tagged annually; fire extinguisher was undercharged and tag was outdated.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure smoke detectors were tested monthly and documented; no manual testing by maintenance director and only annual testing by contracted company documented.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 4 of 20 residents received required annual or initial physical examinations by a physician.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure ultimate user agreements were signed for 20 of 20 residents authorizing medication administration.Severity: 1
Failed to notify physician within 12 hours of missed medication for 1 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure 6 of 20 residents complied with tuberculosis screening and testing requirements.Severity: 2
Failed to perform initial evaluation of residents' ability to perform activities of daily living for 2 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to perform annual evaluation of resident's ability to perform activities of daily living for 1 of 20 residents.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure operational alarms were installed on doors of 3 of 5 Alzheimer's units to alert when doors were opened.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure knives and other kitchen tools were inaccessible to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.Severity: 2
Failed to ensure toxic substances were inaccessible to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia; toxic liquids and personal care products were accessible.Severity: 2
Report Facts
Residents surveyed: 20 Employee files reviewed: 14 Beds for elderly or disabled persons: 48 Beds for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia: 55 Missed medication doses: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of MaintenanceEmployee #11 interviewed regarding smoke detector testing
Facility AdministratorInterviewed regarding ultimate user agreements and Alzheimer's unit safety
Employee #13 interviewed regarding missed medication for Resident #1
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