Inspection Reports for
Delhaven Manor

5460 DELMAR BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63112-3104

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 16 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

191% worse than Missouri average
Missouri average: 5.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2019
2023
2024

Census

Latest occupancy rate 60 residents

Based on a November 2024 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

30 60 90 120 150 180 Oct 2019 Jun 2023 Feb 2024 Jun 2024 Aug 2024 Nov 2024

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 60 Deficiencies: 8 Date: Nov 13, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident funds, assessments, infection control, medication administration, food safety, dialysis care, and other facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete third party liability forms timely, insufficient surety bond coverage, lack of posting of State Survey Agency hotline number, inaccurate resident assessments, inadequate dialysis care documentation and contract availability, medication administration errors, improper food labeling and kitchen cleanliness, and failure to implement enhanced barrier precautions for infection control.

Deficiencies (8)
Failed to ensure third party liability (TPL) forms were completed within 30 days for final accounting for residents who expired.
Failed to maintain a surety bond sufficient to ensure protection of resident funds.
Failed to provide accessible information on the location of the State Survey Agency hotline number.
Failed to assure residents' Minimum Data Set (MDS) accurately reflected residents' status for hospice care.
Failed to ensure residents receiving dialysis had documented assessments and monitoring and failed to have a copy of the dialysis contract.
Failed to ensure medication error rate was less than 5%, with an observed error rate of 8.11%.
Failed to label, date, and cover food in the kitchen and failed to ensure kitchen equipment was clean and in proper working order.
Failed to place signage and follow indications for enhanced barrier precautions for residents with pressure ulcers and indwelling devices; failed to keep urinary catheter bag off the floor; failed to store nebulizer mask in a clean container.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3 Census: 60 Surety bond amount: 75000 Average resident trust fund balance: 52000 Required bond amount: 78000 Medication error rate: 8.11 Medication opportunities observed: 37 Medication errors observed: 3 Dialysis assessments completed: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Business Office ManagerBusiness Office ManagerInterviewed regarding TPL forms and surety bond sufficiency
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding surety bond, State Survey Agency hotline posting, dialysis contract, medication administration, infection control, and kitchen conditions
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding State Survey Agency hotline posting, dialysis contract, medication administration, and infection control
Licensed Practical Nurse ALicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding dialysis care and documentation
Licensed Practical Nurse ELicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding dialysis communication form
Certified Medication Technician DCertified Medication TechnicianObserved and interviewed regarding medication administration errors
Director of Dietary ServicesDirector of Dietary ServicesInterviewed regarding kitchen food labeling, cleaning, and equipment maintenance
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingObserved providing wound care without gown and interviewed regarding infection control
Certified Nurse Aide CCertified Nurse AideObserved providing care without gown and interviewed regarding infection control

Inspection Report

Census: 61 Capacity: 156 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 14, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with staffing and licensing requirements, specifically regarding proper driver licensing for staff transporting residents and employment of a qualified full-time social worker as required by facility licensing standards.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that the staff transporting residents held the proper Class E driver's license as required by Missouri state regulations, and failed to employ a qualified full-time social worker with the required education and experience. The census was 61, and the facility was licensed for 156 beds.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to ensure staff transporting residents held the proper Class E driver's license in accordance with Missouri state regulations.
Facility failed to employ a qualified full-time social worker with a bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year of supervised social work experience.
Report Facts
Census: 61 Total licensed capacity: 156

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Driver GTransportation staffNamed in deficiency for not holding a Class E driver's license while transporting residents
Social WorkerSocial Worker Assistant / Social Services DesigneeNamed in deficiency for not meeting qualifications of a qualified full-time social worker
AdministratorInterviewed regarding staff licensing and social worker qualifications

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 62 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to concerns about the facility's failure to provide necessary behavioral health care and services for a resident with substance use disorder and aggressive behaviors.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed substantiated issues with Resident #2 who exhibited intoxication, verbal and physical aggression, and substance use. Staff failed to adequately monitor or intervene, and the resident was not placed on a behavioral contract as required.
Findings
The facility failed to address the behavioral health needs of a resident with substance use disorder, including intoxication and verbal/physical aggression. Staff did not have clear protocols for managing the resident's escalating behaviors, and the resident was not placed on a behavioral contract despite multiple incidents. The facility was cited at the immediate jeopardy level but had implemented corrective actions by the time of the abbreviated survey.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide necessary behavioral health care and services for a resident with substance use disorder and aggressive behaviors.
Report Facts
Census: 62

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN ELicensed Practical NurseNamed in incident where resident grabbed and pushed him/her; filed grievance against resident
AdministratorInformed of immediate jeopardy and involved in discussions about resident behavior
Director of NursingDONNotified of resident incidents and involved in care planning discussions
Certified Medication Technician ACMTReported resident's intoxication and aggressive behavior to nurse
Certified Medication Technician BCMTReported resident's frequent intoxication and aggressive behavior to nurse
LPN DLicensed Practical NurseReported resident's intoxication and described facility policy gaps
Social WorkerAware of resident's substance use issues and offered counseling and Alcohol Anonymous
Resident #2's physicianPhysicianNotified of resident intoxication and ordered medication hold; commented on facility's failure to manage resident behavior

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 61 Capacity: 156 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jun 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical services, staff licensing, social worker qualifications, and narcotic medication handling at Delhaven Manor.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain accurate controlled substance records with proper signatures and documentation, did not ensure staff transporting residents had the proper Class E driver's license, and employed a social worker assistant without the required bachelor's degree and experience for a facility of its size.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to establish a system of record for all controlled drugs with sufficient detail to enable accurate reconciliation for narcotic count books.
Failed to ensure staff transporting residents in company vehicles held the proper Class E driver license as required by Missouri state regulations.
Failed to employ a qualified full-time social worker with a bachelor's degree and required experience for a facility licensed for more than 120 beds.
Report Facts
Census: 61 Total licensed capacity: 156 Controlled drug count sheet signature omissions: 12 Controlled drug count sheet signature omissions: 8 Controlled drug count sheet documentation omissions: 35 In-service attendance: 7 In-service non-attendance: 5 Social worker hire date: 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Driver GTransportationNamed in finding for operating facility van without proper Class E driver's license
Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding narcotic medication counting procedures
Staffing CoordinatorCertified Medication Technician (CMT)Interviewed about narcotic medication administration and counting on 4th floor
Director of Nurses (DON)Director of NursesInterviewed about narcotic medication counting and in-service training
Social WorkerSocial Services Designee (SSD)Named in finding for not meeting qualifications for social worker position
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding narcotic medication administration, driver licensing, and social worker qualifications

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Apr 19, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding an alleged physical abuse incident between two residents and concerns about medication administration and adherence to physician orders.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by an altercation on 4/16/24 between Resident #4 and Resident #5, where Resident #5 struck Resident #4 in the face causing him to fall and be transported to the hospital. Multiple interviews with staff and residents confirmed the incident and prior verbal altercations. The facility's investigation and policies on abuse were reviewed. Additionally, concerns about medication administration errors for Residents #1 and #4 were investigated, revealing multiple missed doses without documentation or physician notification.
Findings
The facility failed to protect a resident from physical abuse when another resident struck him, resulting in injury and hospital transport. Additionally, the facility failed to administer medications as ordered for two residents, with missing documentation and no communication with physicians, potentially impacting residents' health and behavior.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure one resident's right to be free from physical abuse when another resident hit him in the face.
Failed to follow physician orders for medication administration for two residents, with multiple missed doses and lack of documentation or communication.
Failed to ensure residents are free from significant medication errors, including failure to administer medications and document reasons for omissions.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 5 Census: 62 Missed medication doses for Resident #1: 6 Missed medication doses for Resident #4: Multiple Lithium level: 0.2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN CLicensed Practical NurseObserved Resident #4 being struck and assisted him after the incident
CNA GCertified Nurse AssistantIntervened during altercation between residents
CMT DCertified Medication TechnicianCalled stat page during altercation and interviewed about medication administration issues
CNA FCertified Nurse AssistantWitnessed altercation and described events
RN HRegistered NurseInterviewed regarding medication administration issues
AdministratorInterviewed about abuse expectations and medication administration policies
Director of NursingDONInterviewed about abuse expectations and medication administration policies
Assistant Director of NursingADONInterviewed about medication administration documentation issues
Hospital Staff AProvided lab results and medical opinion on lithium level and resident aggression
Resident's PhysicianInterviewed about medication omissions and potential negative outcomes

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 60 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Feb 23, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding failure to accommodate resident needs, inadequate care planning, safety hazards leading to falls and injuries, and failure to provide necessary behavioral health care and services for Resident #1.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on Resident #1 who experienced multiple falls, including a fall causing a C-2 fracture due to unsafe environment and lack of staff assistance. The resident reported feeling isolated and depressed due to lack of activity and socialization. The facility failed to conduct fall investigations, update care plans, and provide psychosocial support. The complaint was substantiated with findings of minimal harm or potential for actual harm.
Findings
The facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation for Resident #1's needs, including assistance with transfers, fall prevention, and psychosocial support. The resident suffered multiple falls, including one resulting in a C-2 fracture due to a bed remote left under the resident causing the bed to elevate. The facility failed to conduct proper fall investigations, update care plans, and provide adequate social and activity interventions, leading to the resident feeling isolated and depressed.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of Resident #1, resulting in falls and injury including a C-2 fracture.
Failure to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing Resident #1's fall risks, mood changes, and socialization needs.
Failure to ensure the resident's environment was free from accident hazards, specifically leaving the bed remote under the resident causing bed elevation and injury.
Failure to provide necessary behavioral health care and services to Resident #1, resulting in feelings of isolation and sadness.
Report Facts
Census: 60 Falls: 3 Laceration size: 1 Date of falls: Falls occurred on 2/6/24, 2/10/24, and 2/20/24

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Worker GSocial WorkerProvided information on resident's psychosocial status and care needs
Therapy Manager DTherapy ManagerAssisted resident after falls and provided information on therapy involvement
Certified Medication Technician CMTCertified Medication TechnicianProvided observations on resident's care and activity participation
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided expectations on resident care and fall investigations
CNA ECertified Nurse AssistantReported observations related to resident falls and care

Inspection Report

Census: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 25, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with staffing requirements, specifically the presence of a registered nurse on duty for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week.

Findings
The facility failed to have a registered nurse scheduled for at least 8 consecutive hours daily, including no RN coverage on weekends during August 2023. Staffing records showed only Licensed Practical Nurses scheduled, and no RN supervisor was listed.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to use the services of a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week.
Report Facts
Census: 60 Dates with no RN coverage: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding RN staffing and employment start date
Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding RN staffing referral to DON
AdministratorInterviewed regarding staffing practices and recruitment efforts

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 57 Deficiencies: 9 Date: Jun 30, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident trust account management, PASARR screening, activities of daily living assistance, range of motion care, dialysis services, nursing staffing, psychotropic medication monitoring, medication administration, and medical record retention.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide quarterly financial statements for resident trust accounts, incomplete or inaccurate PASARR screenings, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living such as nail care, failure to apply prescribed orthotic splints to prevent contractures, incomplete dialysis communication and monitoring, lack of RN coverage on weekends, insufficient monitoring of psychotropic medication effects, insulin administration errors, and failure to retain complete and accessible medical records.

Deficiencies (9)
Failed to provide quarterly financial statements to residents with trust accounts.
Failed to ensure accurate and complete Level 1 PASARR screening prior to admission for some residents.
Failed to provide adequate assistance with activities of daily living, resulting in residents having long, dirty fingernails.
Failed to provide appropriate care to maintain or improve range of motion, including failure to apply prescribed orthotic splint for contracture management.
Failed to ensure ongoing communication and monitoring related to dialysis care, including incomplete dialysis communication forms.
Failed to have a registered nurse on duty for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week.
Failed to provide evidence of adequate monitoring for effects of psychotropic medications, including lack of behavior documentation.
Failed to ensure insulin was administered as ordered according to sliding scale and proper documentation was completed.
Failed to retain complete, accurate, organized, and readily accessible medical records for multiple residents.
Report Facts
Residents with trust accounts not receiving quarterly statements: 2 Residents reviewed for PASARR: 3 Residents reviewed for ADL assistance: 17 Residents reviewed for limited range of motion: 2 Residents reviewed for dialysis: 2 Facility census: 57 Residents reviewed for psychotropic medication monitoring: 5 Residents reviewed for insulin administration: 3 Residents reviewed for medical records retention: 24 Facility census: 60 Weekend dates with no RN coverage: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding dialysis communication forms and insulin administration
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding dialysis communication forms and insulin administration
AdministratorInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including trust accounts, PASARR, dialysis, staffing, medication administration, and record retention
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding PASARR, dialysis, staffing, medication administration, and record retention
Certified Nursing Assistant #5CNAInterviewed regarding fingernail care for Resident #23
Certified Nursing Assistant #2CNAInterviewed regarding fingernail care for Resident #23
Medical DirectorMDInterviewed regarding nail care and contracture management
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant #8RCNAInterviewed regarding application of orthotic splint for Resident #23
Social Services DirectorSSDInterviewed regarding behavior documentation

Inspection Report

Census: 52 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 27, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's discharge planning process and ensure it addressed discharge goals, caregiver support, referrals to local agencies, and resident involvement.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure an adequate discharge planning process for Resident #2, including lack of caregiver support, missed appointments for obtaining state ID, and insufficient assistance in arranging discharge despite the resident being his/her own responsible party. The resident was ambulatory and cognitively intact but frustrated by the lack of support.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure a discharge planning process addressing discharge goals, caregiver support, referrals, and resident involvement.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 4 Census: 52

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 59 Deficiencies: 16 Date: Oct 11, 2019

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Delhaven Manor nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident rights, financial management, care planning, medication management, safety, dietary services, hospice care, and facility maintenance.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to honor resident trust fund requests timely, negative balances in resident trust accounts, inadequate documentation of resident trust fund statements, insufficient bond coverage for resident funds, undignified dining experience, failure to provide written bed hold notices, inaccurate resident assessments, incomplete care plans, medication management errors, unsafe storage of personal items and razors, malfunctioning call light systems, inadequate dialysis care coordination, improper food handling and labeling, and lack of collaboration with hospice providers.

Deficiencies (16)
Failed to ensure resident requests for trust fund withdrawals under $100 were honored same day and allowed negative balances in resident trust accounts.
Failed to provide documentation of quarterly resident trust fund statements to residents.
Failed to maintain bond amount at least 1.5 times average monthly balance of residents' personal funds.
Failed to provide dignified dining experience by serving meals on cafeteria trays and leaving lids on tables.
Failed to provide written notice of bed hold policy to residents or representatives at time of hospital transfers.
Failed to accurately code Minimum Data Set assessments regarding life expectancy and tracheostomy/oxygen use.
Failed to update care plans to reflect new pressure ulcers, fall interventions, and nutritional orders.
Failed to ensure proper documentation and clarification of medication orders including diagnoses, code status, oxygen flow, and catheter use.
Allowed residents to keep cigarettes and lighters on their person contrary to smoking policy; failed to secure razors and repair exposed wiring in shower call light.
Failed to provide thorough dialysis assessments, orders, monitoring, and communication with dialysis centers for residents receiving dialysis.
Failed to establish accurate narcotic count reconciliation with signatures at shift changes.
Failed to ensure medication error rate was less than 5%, with two medication errors noted.
Failed to follow puree recipes to ensure food was prepared to conserve nutritive value and flavor for residents on pureed diets.
Failed to ensure food was dated when placed in walk-in refrigerator and reach-in cooler.
Failed to collaborate with hospice providers in coordinated care plans and maintain documentation during hospice provider transition.
Failed to ensure call light systems were functional in all resident shower rooms on second and third floors.
Report Facts
Census: 59 Negative resident trust fund balances: 8 Medication error rate: 7.69 Narcotic count shifts missing signatures: 10 Narcotic count shifts missing signatures: 10 Narcotic count shifts missing signatures: 5 Narcotic count shifts missing signatures: 4 Bond amount: 35000 Average monthly balance: 27533.67 Required bond amount: 42000

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication errors, narcotic counts, care plan updates, and hospice collaboration
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding resident trust fund access, smoking policy, call light system, and hospice care
Certified Medication Technician ACertified Medication TechnicianObserved administering medications and interviewed regarding medication availability and narcotic counts
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding puree food preparation and food labeling
Licensed Practical Nurse ILicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding bed hold policy distribution
Licensed Practical Nurse FLicensed Practical NurseObserved skin assessment and interviewed regarding pressure ulcer care
Certified Nurse Aide ECertified Nurse AideObserved providing incontinence care and skin assessment
MDS CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding MDS coding and care plan updates
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding call light system testing and repair

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