Inspection Reports for
Delmar Gardens West
13550 SOUTH OUTER 40 RD, TOWN AND COUNTRY, MO, 63017-5812
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Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Apr 11, 2025
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CMS-2567 federal Life Safety (K-section) survey and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form licensure survey; the survey type is not otherwise stated in the forms.
Findings
Ten deficiencies were cited: six federal Life Safety (K) deficiencies addressing means of egress, sprinkler system maintenance, corridor doors, electrical wiring/equipment, evacuation/relocation planning, and smoking/ashtray practices; and four Missouri state citations corresponding to sprinkler system testing/maintenance, ashtray disposal, substantial construction/maintenance, and electrical wiring/equipment.
Deficiencies (4)
19 CSR 30-85.022(11)(C) Sprinkler System-Test/Maintain: See the deficiency cited at K353.
19 CSR 30-85.022(32) Ashtrays Noncombustibles/Safe/Disposal: See the deficiency cited at K741.
19 CSR 30-85.032(2) Substantially Constructed/Maintained: See the deficiencies cited at K211, K363 and K711.
19 CSR 30-85.032(31)(A) Electrical Wiring & Equipment Maintained: See the deficiency cited at K511.
Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 11, 2025
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Federal CMS-2567 health survey and Missouri State Form were provided; the file documents a complaint investigation (MO00250188).
Complaint Details
MO00250188; substantiation status not stated in the file.
Findings
Twenty-one deficiencies were cited (8 federal CMS deficiencies and 13 Missouri State Form deficiencies) covering medication management and medication errors, drug regimen review and storage, infection prevention and control, food safety and kitchen sanitation (including puree preparation), plumbing/drainage issues in a resident shower, transfer techniques/accident hazards, and IV/PICC management.
Deficiencies (13)
19 CSR 30-85.042(46) Safe/Effective Medication System: See deficiency cited at F759.
19 CSR 30-85.042(52) Drug Regimen Review-Monthly: See deficiency cited at F756.
19 CSR 30-85.042(56) Schedule II Meds-Storage: See deficiency cited at F761.
19 CSR 30-85.042(65) Protective Oversight, Voluntary Leave: See deficiency cited at F689.
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See deficiency cited at F694.
19 CSR 30-85.042(77) Infection Control/Communicable Disease: See deficiency cited at F880.
19 CSR 30-85.052(4) Food Texture-Chewing Difficulty: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.020(25) Plumbing per Code: See deficiency cited at F584.
19 CSR 30-87.030(13) Food-Protected, Temp, Need to Contact DHSS: See deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(17) Food Stored in Identifying Containers: See deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(54) Nonfood Contact Surfaces, Cleaning: See deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(63) Food-Contact Surfaces Washed/Rinsed/Sanitizer: See deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(75) Dishwashing Machine Types: See deficiency cited at F812.
Report Facts
sample size: 35
medication opportunities observed: 37
medication errors observed: 5
Inspection Report — Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 21, 2024
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Federal health survey pages (CMS-2567) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages are present; the file includes a complaint investigation. Complaint numbers MO00240710 and MO00240668 appear in the record.
Complaint Details
MO00240710, MO00240668; substantiation not stated in the document.
Findings
Six deficiencies were cited across federal and state forms. Main issues were ineffective pest/rodent control in the kitchen and failures in resident care including missing physician-ordered weights, unsafe transfer practices/accident hazards, and related written orders/restraint and protective oversight deficiencies.
Deficiencies (3)
19 CSR 30-87.020(39) Inspect/Rodent Control: See deficiency cited at F925.
19 CSR 30-85.042(45) Written Orders; Restraints: See deficiency cited at F658.
19 CSR 30-85.042(65) Protective Oversight, Voluntary Leave: See deficiency cited at F689.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
residents affected: 1
Inspection Report — Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 29, 2024
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); complaint investigation cited MO00234143.
Complaint Details
MO00234143; substantiation not stated in the record.
Findings
There are 4 deficiencies: 2 federal deficiencies addressing insufficient hot water/comfortable environment and lack of access to behavioral health services, and 2 Missouri state deficiencies citing hot water temperature requirements and nursing care per resident condition.
Deficiencies (2)
19 CSR 30-85.012(97) Hot Water 105-120 Degrees F: See the deficiency cited at F584.
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See the deficiency cited at F740.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
residents potentially affected: 17
Inspection Report — Nov 17, 2023
Routine
Date: Nov 17, 2023
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CMS-2567 federal health survey and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
The file contains 7 federal health deficiencies addressing resident rights, professional standards of care/post-fall documentation, ADL/personal hygiene care, respiratory/C-PAP care, medication error follow-up, medication storage/temperature control, and food procurement/food safety; and 7 Missouri state deficiencies citing medication errors and storage, nursing care, grooming/dressing, floor surfaces, clean clothing/hair restraints, and dignity/privacy.
Deficiencies (7)
19 CSR 30-85.042(51) Medication Errors/Adverse Reactions Reported: See the deficiency cited at F760.
19 CSR 30-85.042(55) Medication Storage: See the deficiency cited at F761.
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See the deficiency cited at F658 and F695.
19 CSR 30-85.042(68) Res Groomed/Dressed Appropriately: See the deficiency cited at F677.
19 CSR 30-87.020(12) Floor Surfaces: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(3) Clean Clothing, Hair Restraints: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-88.010(29) Dignity/Privacy: See the deficiency cited at F550.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 35
Inspection Report — Nov 17, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Nov 17, 2023
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This file contains a federal CMS-2567 (health survey with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code findings) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form (state licensure). The survey type is not stated in the forms.
Findings
Seventeen deficiencies were cited: 11 federal deficiencies (2 Emergency Preparedness and 9 Life Safety Code) and 6 Missouri State deficiencies. Main topics include Emergency Preparedness plan and staff contact information, means of egress and signage, sprinkler installation and maintenance, hazardous area enclosures, electrical/power strip use and damaged outlet covers, and smoking area/ashtray disposal.
Deficiencies (6)
19 CSR 30-85.022(4) Hazardous Areas: Hazardous areas shall be separated by construction of at least one- (1-) hour fireresistant construction. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: See the deficiency cited at K321.
19 CSR 30-85.022(11)(C) Sprinkler System-Test/Maintain: Sprinkler System. (C) Facilities that have a sprinkler system installed prior to August 26, 2007, shall inspect, maintain, and test these systems in accordance with the requirements in effect for such facilities on August 27, 2007. I/II This regulation is not met as evidenced by: See the deficiency cited at K353.
19 CSR 30-85.022(11)(D) Complete Sprinkler System: Sprinkler System. (D) Facilities licensed on or after August 28, 2007, or any section of a facility in which a major renovation has been completed on or after August 28, 2007, shall install and maintain a complete sprinkler system in accordance with this rule. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: See the deficiency cited at K351.
19 CSR 30-85.022(32) Ashtrays Noncombustibles/Safe/Disposal: Designated smoking areas shall have ashtrays of noncombustible material and of safe design. The contents of ashtrays shall be disposed of properly in receptacles made of noncombustible material. II/III This regulation is not met as evidenced by: See the deficiency cited at K741.
19 CSR 30-85.032(2) Substantially Constructed/Maintained: The building shall be substantially constructed and shall be maintained in good repair. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: See the deficiencies cited at K211, K222 and K363.
19 CSR 30-85.032(31)(A) Electrical Wiring & Equipment Maintained: Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the NFPA 70. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: See the deficiencies cited at K511 and K920.
Report Facts
smoke compartments: 23
designated smoking areas: 7
Inspection Report — May 5, 2022
Routine
Date: May 5, 2022
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Two deficiencies were cited: one federal health deficiency concerning resident records/identifiable information and failures to follow physician orders and document weights, TED hose use, and turning/repositioning; and one Missouri state citation regarding clinical records accuracy and accessibility referencing the federal finding.
Deficiencies (1)
19 CSR 30-85.042(102) Clinical Records Accurate/Accessible: See the deficiency cited at F842.
Report Facts
sampled residents: 6
Inspection Report — Nov 5, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 5, 2021
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CMS-2567 federal health survey and Missouri state licensure (State Form) are present; complaint investigation (complaint numbers MO00187829, MO00188664, MO00192730, MO00192914, MO00189880, MO00188010, MO00188098, MO00189990, MO00190223, MO00190536 were cited).
Complaint Details
Complaint numbers: MO00187829, MO00188664, MO00192730, MO00192914, MO00189880, MO00188010, MO00188098, MO00189990, MO00190223, MO00190536; outcome/substantiation not stated in the report.
Findings
Ten deficiencies were cited (five federal and five state) addressing failure to accommodate resident bathing/transfer needs, inadequate ADL/perineal care and missed showers, deficient pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, unsafe use of mechanical lifts, and insufficient dietary staffing causing delayed/cold meal service.
Deficiencies (5)
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Protective Oversight, Voluntary Leave: See the deficiency cited at F689.
19 CSR 30-85.042(68) Clean, Dry, Odor Free: See the deficiency cited at F677.
19 CSR 30-85.042(75) Pressure Sore Prevention/Treatment: See the deficiency cited at F686.
19 CSR 30-85.042(83) Facility to Provide Equip/Nursing Supplies: See the deficiency cited at F558.
19 CSR 30-85.052(14) Personnel Sufficient, Trained: See the deficiency cited at F802.
Report Facts
residents sampled (overall): 27
residents sampled for perineal/shower observations: 4
residents selected for pressure ulcer review: 2
Inspection Report — Nov 25, 2020
Routine
Date: Nov 25, 2020
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); the Initial Comments state a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness / infection control review.
Findings
There are 4 federal deficiencies involving failure to notify responsible parties of changes, failures in communication of condition changes, inadequate pressure ulcer prevention/treatment, and failures in infection prevention and control; there are 4 Missouri State Form Class II deficiencies that reference those federal findings.
Deficiencies (4)
19 CSR 30-85.042(67) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See the deficiency cited at F658.
19 CSR 30-85.042(75) Pressure Sore Prevention/Treatment: See the deficiency cited at F686.
19 CSR 30-85.042(78) Infection Control/Communicable Disease: See the deficiency cited at F880.
19 CSR 30-85.042(80) Notify Responsible Party-Change in Condition: See the deficiency cited at F580.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 13
residents with positive COVID-19 on unit: 15
Inspection Report — Oct 30, 2020
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 30, 2020
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Federal CMS-2567 health survey (initial 10/30/2020 and a follow-up/revisit 01/28/2021) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages; the initial survey notes a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness survey.
Findings
Eight deficiencies were extracted (four federal CMS-2567 items and four Missouri State Form items). The federal findings address failures in provision of personal care/grooming, quality of care for ostomy/g-tube/oxygen/orders, and accident/fall supervision and transfer practices; the state items (Class II) reference those federal deficiencies.
Deficiencies (4)
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Protective Oversight, Voluntary Leave: See the deficiency cited at F689.
19 CSR 30-85.042(67) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See the deficiency cited at F684.
19 CSR 30-85.042(68) Clean, Dry, Odor Free: See the deficiency cited at F677.
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Protective Oversight, Voluntary Leave: See the deficiency cited at F689.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 21
residents affected (ADL/grooming): 4
residents affected (falls/transfers): 2
Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2020
Routine
Date: Jan 15, 2020
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Federal CMS-2567 health survey and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form; the survey type is not stated in the forms.
Findings
Six federal health survey deficiencies were cited addressing posting of survey results/resident rights, professional standards of services/clinical documentation, accident hazards/transfer devices, drug regimen review, food safety, and infection prevention and control. Six Missouri state deficiencies were cited under 19 CSR addressing drug regimen review, protective oversight/voluntary leave, nursing care per resident condition, infection control, food protection/temperature, and posting of inspection reports.
Deficiencies (6)
19 CSR 30-85.042(53) Drug Regimen Review-Monthly: See the deficiency cited at F756.
19 CSR 30-85.042(66) Protective Oversight, Voluntary Leave: See the deficiency cited at F689.
19 CSR 30-85.042(67) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See the deficiency cited at F658.
19 CSR 30-85.042(78) Infection Control/Communicable Disease: See the deficiency cited at F880.
19 CSR 30-87.030(13) Food-Protected, Temp, Need to Contact DHSS: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-88.010(2) Noncompliance/Inspection Reports Posted: See the deficiency cited at F577.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 35
Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2020
Life Safety
Date: Jan 15, 2020
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Federal Life Safety Code survey (CMS-2567 K-tags) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Nine deficiencies were cited: five Life Safety Code deficiencies involving smoke door clearances, smoking/ashtray disposal, electrical receptacle testing and documentation, missing generator remote manual stop, and oxygen/gas cylinder storage; and four Missouri state citations referencing oxygen storage, smoke section walls/doors, ashtray disposal, and facility construction/maintenance.
Deficiencies (4)
19 CSR 30-85.022(6) Oxygen Storage: See the deficiency cited at K923.
19 CSR 30-85.022(29) Smoke Section Walls/Doors: See the deficiency cited at K374.
19 CSR 30-85.022(32) Ashtrays Noncombustibles/Safe/Disposal: See the deficiency cited at K741.
19 CSR 30-85.032(2) Substantially Constructed/Maintained: See the deficiencies cited at K914 and K918.
Report Facts
receptacles documented as failed: 95
smoke compartments affected: 4
Inspection Report — Dec 5, 2018
Life Safety
Date: Dec 5, 2018
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CMS-2567 Life Safety Code survey (federal) with accompanying Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Fourteen deficiencies were cited: seven Life Safety (K-) deficiencies addressing means of egress, exit signage, kitchen range hood and suppression, portable fire extinguishers, smoking area/ashtray management, portable space heaters, and electrical panel clearance; and seven Missouri State Form deficiencies that reference and mirror these same topics.
Deficiencies (7)
19 CSR 30-85.012(90) Heating System, Space Heaters: Please refer to K781.
19 CSR 30-85.012(118) Electrical System Complies With Code: Please refer to K911.
19 CSR 30-85.022(8)(D) Fire Extinguisher UL/FM, Monthly Check: Please refer to K355.
19 CSR 30-85.022(9) Range Hood Certification: Please refer to K324.
19 CSR 30-85.022(12) Exit Requirements: Please refer to K211.
19 CSR 30-85.022(22) Exit Sign Requirements: Please refer to K293.
19 CSR 30-85.022(32) Ashtrays Noncombustibles/Safe/Disposal: Please refer to K741.
Inspection Report — Dec 5, 2018
Routine
Date: Dec 5, 2018
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) with accompanying Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Eighteen deficiencies were cited (7 federal CMS-2567 items and 11 Missouri State Form items). Federal findings cover resident advance directives/physician signatures, transfer/discharge notice procedures, pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, restorative/physical therapy provision, indwelling catheter care and continence/UTI management, kitchen/food safety, and infection prevention practices; state licensure deficiencies mirror many of these topics (license posting, nursing care, pressure sore prevention/treatment, infection control, sanitary food handling and related rules).
Deficiencies (11)
19 CSR 30-85.042(10) License/Exceptions Posted: Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility's current license and any exceptions to regulatory requirements were posted in an area visible to the public; they were posted inside the administrator's office.
19 CSR 30-85.042(67) Nursing Care per Res Condition: See the deficiency cited at F690.
19 CSR 30-85.042(73) Restorative Nursing, Res Out of Bed: See the deficiency cited at F688.
19 CSR 30-85.042(75) Pressure Sore Prevention/Treatment: See the deficiency cited at F686.
19 CSR 30-85.042(78) Infection Control/Communicable Disease: See the deficiency cited at F880.
19 CSR 30-87.020(19) List Fixtures, Vent Covers, Décor Cleanable: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(13) Food-Protected, Temp, Need to Contact DHSS: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(28) Whole/Pasteurized Eggs Used Only: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-87.030(54) Nonfood Contact Surfaces, Cleaning: See the deficiency cited at F812.
19 CSR 30-88.010(10) Advance Directive Requirements: See the deficiency cited at F578.
19 CSR 30-88.010(17) Discharge Appeal Rights: See the deficiency cited at F623.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 35
residents discharged among sampled: 5
residents identified with pressure ulcers: 15
residents identified with indwelling urinary catheters: 22
Inspection Report — Jan 19, 2018
Routine
Date: Jan 19, 2018
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Fourteen deficiencies were cited: seven federal health tags addressing resident rights, abuse/neglect policies, activities, quality of care, pressure ulcer treatment, accident hazards/supervision and bowel/bladder/catheter care; and seven Missouri state citations referencing written orders/medication systems, pressure sore prevention, infection control, activity program and dignity/privacy that cross-reference the federal findings.
Deficiencies (7)
19 CSR 30-85.042(46) Written Orders; Restraints: Please refer to F684.
19 CSR 30-85.042(47) Safe/Effective Medication System: Please refer to F684.
19 CSR 30-85.042(67) Nursing Care per Res Condition: Please refer to F679, F684, F689, and F690.
19 CSR 30-85.042(75) Pressure Sore Prevention/Treatment: Please refer to F686.
19 CSR 30-85.042(78) Infection Control/Communicable Disease: Please refer to F690.
19 CSR 30-85.042(93) Activity Program: Please refer to F679.
19 CSR 30-88.010(29) Dignity/Privacy: Please refer to F550.
Report Facts
residents_sampled: 35
staff_sampled: 10
staff_affected: 3
Inspection Report — Jan 19, 2018
Life Safety
Date: Jan 19, 2018
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Federal Life Safety survey (CMS-2567) with accompanying Missouri state licensure Statement of Deficiencies (State Form); the survey type is not stated on the State Form.
Findings
There are 4 federal Life Safety deficiencies involving building construction/wall penetrations, egress/locking arrangements/signage, fire alarm installation/smoke detector placement, and corridor doors not forming smoke seals. There are 7 Missouri state licensure deficiencies, several of which refer to the federal Life Safety findings and address LSC edition requirements, fire alarm testing/maintenance, and physical plant construction/maintenance.
Deficiencies (7)
19 CSR 30-85.012(79) LSC Edition Required per Date of Fac Plan: Class II Refer to K161.
19 CSR 30-85.022(10)(B) Fire Alarm System-Test/Maintain: Class II Refer to K341.
19 CSR 30-85.032(2) Substantially Constructed/Maintained: Class III Refer to K222 Refer to K363.
19 CSR 30-85.042(75): Please refer to F686.
19 CSR 30-85.042(78): Please refer to F690.
19 CSR 30-85.042(93): Please refer to F679.
19 CSR 30-88.010(29): Please refer to F550.
Report Facts
size of hole observed (inches): 12
distance of smoke detectors from ventilation (inches): 14
smoke compartments affected (count): 1
25 CMS Surveys
Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Apr 11, 2025
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CMS-2567 federal Life Safety (K-section) survey and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form licensure survey; the survey type is not otherwise stated in the forms.
Findings
Ten deficiencies were cited: six federal Life Safety (K) deficiencies addressing means of egress, sprinkler system maintenance, corridor doors, electrical wiring/equipment, evacuation/relocation planning, and smoking/ashtray practices; and four Missouri state citations corresponding to sprinkler system testing/maintenance, ashtray disposal, substantial construction/maintenance, and electrical wiring/equipment.
Deficiencies (6)
K211 Means of Egress - General: The facility failed to maintain required means of egress free of obstructions and had an exterior gate secured with a magnetic locking device that required a code and did not release with the fire alarm activation.
K353 Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing: Staff failed to maintain sprinkler heads free of debris and ensure cover plates fit tightly against the ceiling, with numerous sprinkler heads found loaded with dust, with gaps or corrosion across multiple areas.
K363 Corridor - Doors: The facility failed to maintain corridor doors to resist passage of smoke and to positively latch, with multiple corridor and resident room doors observed propped open or not latching properly.
K511 Utilities - Gas and Electric: The facility failed to maintain electrical wiring and equipment, including unsecured or depressed electrical outlet boxes and storage of items too close to electrical panels.
K711 Evacuation and Relocation Plan: The facility lacked a complete facility-specific fire safety/evacuation plan with documentation assigning the incident commander and providing direction for staff to evacuate each smoke compartment.
K741 Smoking Regulations: The facility failed to properly dispose of ashtray contents and provide approved noncombustible ash receptacles, with numerous cigarette butts and inappropriate ash containers observed in designated smoking areas.
Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 11, 2025
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Federal CMS-2567 health survey and Missouri State Form were provided; the file documents a complaint investigation (MO00250188).
Complaint Details
MO00250188; substantiation status not stated in the file.
Findings
Twenty-one deficiencies were cited (8 federal CMS deficiencies and 13 Missouri State Form deficiencies) covering medication management and medication errors, drug regimen review and storage, infection prevention and control, food safety and kitchen sanitation (including puree preparation), plumbing/drainage issues in a resident shower, transfer techniques/accident hazards, and IV/PICC management.
Deficiencies (8)
F584 Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable home-like environment when staff did not ensure Resident #53's shower drainage was properly maintained, allowing pooling/backing up of water that prevented normal showering.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: The facility failed to maintain an environment free of accident hazards by not ensuring proper transfer technique and gait belt use when two CNAs transferred Resident #67, placing the resident at risk for injury.
F694 Parenteral/IV Fluids: The facility failed to ensure IV services were consistent with professional standards when staff removed a PICC line and there was confusion about scope of practice and appropriate orders and notification, affecting Resident #142's IV care.
F756 Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act On: The facility failed to timely address pharmacist Drug Regimen Review recommendations for residents (Residents #157 and #16), resulting in pharmacy recommendations not being consistently acted upon.
F759 Free of Medication Error Rts 5 Prcnt or More: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication error rates were below 5%; out of 37 medication opportunities observed, five errors occurred resulting in a 13.51% error rate affecting multiple residents.
F761 Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals: The facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored under proper security and temperature controls, including unlocked refrigerated controlled medication storage and unlocked black boxes containing controlled substances in medication rooms.
F812 Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: The facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional food safety standards, including uncovered/open boxes of meat, expired or improperly dated dairy/food items, soiled kitchen equipment, inadequate dish machine/temperature and sanitizer records, and unsafe puree preparation practices.
F880 Infection Prevention & Control: The facility failed to follow accepted infection prevention and control practices, including inconsistent use of PPE/Enhanced Barrier Precautions for residents with C. difficile/MDRO, sharing of insulin pens or failure to ensure single-resident use, inadequate cleaning of shared blood glucose monitors, and uncovered laundry transport.
Report Facts
sample size: 35
medication opportunities observed: 37
medication errors observed: 5
Inspection Report — Oct 9, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 9, 2024
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The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding failure to provide services per acceptable standards of practice and failure to ensure a safe environment free from accident hazards.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related, focusing on failure to meet professional standards of care and failure to prevent accidents. The deficiencies were substantiated with minimal harm or potential for actual harm noted.
Findings
The facility failed to obtain daily weights and send them to the resident's cardiologist as ordered, and failed to follow transfer policy resulting in a resident falling from a Hoyer lift and requiring hospital evaluation.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0658: The facility failed to provide services per acceptable standards of practice and the resident's plan of care by not obtaining daily weights and sending them to the cardiologist as ordered for Resident #1.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure the environment was free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision when a CNA attempted to transfer a resident using a Hoyer lift without assistance, resulting in the resident falling and being sent to the hospital.
Report Facts
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) B | Named in the finding related to improper transfer causing resident fall |
Inspection Report — Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 21, 2024
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Federal health survey pages (CMS-2567) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages are present; the file includes a complaint investigation. Complaint numbers MO00240710 and MO00240668 appear in the record.
Complaint Details
MO00240710, MO00240668; substantiation not stated in the document.
Findings
Six deficiencies were cited across federal and state forms. Main issues were ineffective pest/rodent control in the kitchen and failures in resident care including missing physician-ordered weights, unsafe transfer practices/accident hazards, and related written orders/restraint and protective oversight deficiencies.
Deficiencies (3)
F925 Maintains Effective Pest Control Program: Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to prevent roaches and gnats in the kitchen where residents' food was prepared and served; observations included bait traps and live and dead cockroaches on kitchen surfaces.
F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide services per acceptable professional standards when staff failed to obtain and transmit daily weights to the resident's cardiologist as ordered for a sampled resident.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained free of accident hazards and failed to follow transfer policy when a staff member attempted a Hoyer lift transfer without required assistance, resulting in a resident falling and being sent to the hospital.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
residents affected: 1
Inspection Report — Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 29, 2024
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); complaint investigation cited MO00234143.
Complaint Details
MO00234143; substantiation not stated in the record.
Findings
There are 4 deficiencies: 2 federal deficiencies addressing insufficient hot water/comfortable environment and lack of access to behavioral health services, and 2 Missouri state deficiencies citing hot water temperature requirements and nursing care per resident condition.
Deficiencies (2)
F 584 Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment: The facility failed to provide sufficient hot water on the 100 unit, failing to ensure three sampled residents had sufficient hot water for at least three months and documenting multiple water temperatures below the standard in unit logs and observations.
F 740 Behavioral Health Services: The facility failed to ensure a resident who was issued a 30-day discharge and known to be homeless with a diagnosis of major depression received access to behavioral health services as an option to process emotional stressors.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
residents potentially affected: 17
Inspection Report — Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 2, 2024
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567); complaint investigation (Complaint MO00229571).
Complaint Details
Complaint MO00229571; substantiation not stated in the document.
Findings
One federal deficiency for failure to provide timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation/basic life support.
Deficiencies (1)
F 678 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely basic life support (CPR) for one sampled resident with physician orders for CPR; the resident was found without a pulse and expired.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 4
residents affected: 1
Inspection Report — Nov 17, 2023
Routine
Date: Nov 17, 2023
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CMS-2567 federal health survey and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
The file contains 7 federal health deficiencies addressing resident rights, professional standards of care/post-fall documentation, ADL/personal hygiene care, respiratory/C-PAP care, medication error follow-up, medication storage/temperature control, and food procurement/food safety; and 7 Missouri state deficiencies citing medication errors and storage, nursing care, grooming/dressing, floor surfaces, clean clothing/hair restraints, and dignity/privacy.
Deficiencies (7)
F550 Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights: The facility failed to uphold residents' rights by turning off residents' call lights and leaving residents waiting long periods for assistance and by serving meals on Styrofoam plates, compromising a homelike environment.
F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: The facility failed to ensure services met professional standards by not completing required post-fall assessments and follow-up documentation and by not obtaining required physician orders for a resident's self-administration of medications.
F677 ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents: The facility failed to provide necessary personal hygiene and grooming for residents, including leaving a resident soiled after perineal care and inadequate beard grooming for another resident.
F695 Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning: The facility failed to ensure respiratory/C-PAP care met professional standards, including inadequate cleaning/maintenance of a resident's C-PAP machine and lack of documented cleaning schedule, risking respiratory infection.
F760 Residents are Free of Significant Med Errors: The facility failed to ensure a resident was free from a significant medication error by not notifying the physician and pharmacy when the resident was refusing or not receiving prescribed inhaler medications and not documenting follow-up.
F761 Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals: The facility failed to store drugs and biologicals at proper temperatures and maintain appropriate monitoring, with medication refrigerator readings documented out of range and inconsistent logging practices.
F812 Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: The facility failed to maintain sanitary food storage and preparation areas, with observations of sticky floors, trash and food debris in storage, soiled refrigerator/freezer areas, greasy fryer build-up, and staff not consistently using hair/beard restraints.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 35
Inspection Report — Nov 17, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Nov 17, 2023
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This file contains a federal CMS-2567 (health survey with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code findings) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form (state licensure). The survey type is not stated in the forms.
Findings
Seventeen deficiencies were cited: 11 federal deficiencies (2 Emergency Preparedness and 9 Life Safety Code) and 6 Missouri State deficiencies. Main topics include Emergency Preparedness plan and staff contact information, means of egress and signage, sprinkler installation and maintenance, hazardous area enclosures, electrical/power strip use and damaged outlet covers, and smoking area/ashtray disposal.
Deficiencies (11)
E004 Develop EP Plan, Review and Update Annually CFR(s): 483.73(a): The facility failed to ensure all copies of the Emergency Preparedness plan were updated annually and condensed copies at nurse stations lacked dates and required information, and the complete EP plan was only available in the Administrator's office.
E030 Names and Contact Information CFR(s): 483.73(c)(1): The facility failed to develop an EP communication plan that included names and contact information for all staff; condensed EP pages at nurse stations were incomplete or left blank and did not reference the full plan.
K211 Means of Egress - General: The facility failed to maintain proper signage and clear egress to unenclosed smoking patios and in dining/multipurpose areas, including missing or faded 'No Exit'/'Exit' signs and obstructions (tables/chairs) blocking egress paths.
K222 Egress Doors: The facility failed to maintain required signage on delayed-egress doors; required instructions were missing or faded and not readily visible on multiple delayed-egress doors.
K321 Hazardous Areas - Enclosure: The facility failed to maintain hazardous area enclosures by leaving holes/penetrations unsealed in the laundry sorting room walls, reducing the fire and smoke resistance rating of the wall.
K351 Sprinkler System - Installation: The facility failed to provide adequate sprinkler coverage in a closet in the laundry sorting room and in an HVAC/alcove area, where sprinkler head placement did not provide required coverage.
K353 Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing: The facility failed to maintain the sprinkler system by allowing sprinkler heads to be loaded with dust, corroded, or have improper/missing cover plates which could delay activation.
K363 Corridor - Doors: The facility failed to ensure corridor/room doors positively latched within their frames; multiple resident room doors were observed not to close and latch properly.
K511 Utilities - Gas and Electric: The facility failed to maintain electrical wiring and outlets, with damaged or missing outlet/cover plates and other receptacle issues, and had electrical panels and equipment obstructed by storage.
K741 Smoking Regulations: The facility failed to properly maintain smoking areas and ashtray disposal; ashcans and designated smoking areas contained cigarette butts, trash and noncombustible debris.
K920 Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords: The facility failed to ensure power strips and extension cords were used and assessed in accordance with code; numerous non-approved power strips/extension cords were observed and no documented assessments were available.
Report Facts
smoke compartments: 23
designated smoking areas: 7
Inspection Report — Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 21, 2023
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Federal health (CMS-2567) complaint investigation; complaint numbers MO00221193, MO00221315, MO00221766.
Complaint Details
Complaint numbers MO00221193, MO00221315, MO00221766; substantiation not stated.
Findings
One federal health deficiency for abuse and neglect related to a resident who sustained facial bruising and alleged staff assault; past noncompliance was noted.
Deficiencies (1)
F 600 Free from Abuse and Neglect: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse when staff inflicted injury causing facial bruising and fear.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
Inspection Report — May 5, 2022
Routine
Date: May 5, 2022
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Two deficiencies were cited: one federal health deficiency concerning resident records/identifiable information and failures to follow physician orders and document weights, TED hose use, and turning/repositioning; and one Missouri state citation regarding clinical records accuracy and accessibility referencing the federal finding.
Deficiencies (1)
F 842 Resident Records - Identifiable Information: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain physician-ordered weights for two residents and failed to document thrombo-embolic deterrent (TED) hose application and turning/repositioning for one resident. The sample size was 6.
Report Facts
sampled residents: 6
Inspection Report — Nov 5, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 5, 2021
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CMS-2567 federal health survey and Missouri state licensure (State Form) are present; complaint investigation (complaint numbers MO00187829, MO00188664, MO00192730, MO00192914, MO00189880, MO00188010, MO00188098, MO00189990, MO00190223, MO00190536 were cited).
Complaint Details
Complaint numbers: MO00187829, MO00188664, MO00192730, MO00192914, MO00189880, MO00188010, MO00188098, MO00189990, MO00190223, MO00190536; outcome/substantiation not stated in the report.
Findings
Ten deficiencies were cited (five federal and five state) addressing failure to accommodate resident bathing/transfer needs, inadequate ADL/perineal care and missed showers, deficient pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, unsafe use of mechanical lifts, and insufficient dietary staffing causing delayed/cold meal service.
Deficiencies (5)
F558 Reasonable Accommodations Needs/Preferences: The facility failed to accommodate resident bathing preferences by not providing necessary transfer assistance or appropriate Hoyer lift slings, resulting in residents not receiving showers as scheduled.
F677 ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents: The facility failed to ensure thorough perineal care and routine showers for dependent residents, with examples of incomplete perineal care and multiple missed or undocumented showers for sampled residents.
F686 Treatment/Svcs to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcer: The facility failed to prevent development of a pressure ulcer and failed to ensure timely weekly skin assessments and implementation of ordered specialized mattress and treatments for a resident with a developing sacral wound.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: The facility failed to ensure staff followed mechanical full-body lift policy and transferred a resident unsafely with only one staff member present, as documented on video review.
F802 Sufficient Dietary Support Personnel: The facility failed to provide sufficient dietary staffing to serve meals in a timely manner and according to residents' preferences, resulting in late meals, cold food, and residents waiting for service.
Report Facts
residents sampled (overall): 27
residents sampled for perineal/shower observations: 4
residents selected for pressure ulcer review: 2
Inspection Report — Nov 25, 2020
Routine
Date: Nov 25, 2020
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); the Initial Comments state a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness / infection control review.
Findings
There are 4 federal deficiencies involving failure to notify responsible parties of changes, failures in communication of condition changes, inadequate pressure ulcer prevention/treatment, and failures in infection prevention and control; there are 4 Missouri State Form Class II deficiencies that reference those federal findings.
Deficiencies (4)
F580 Notify of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room, etc.): The facility failed to notify one resident's responsible party after the resident developed two pressure ulcers (Resident #3).
F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: The facility failed to ensure staff notified the charge nurse of a change in condition for one sampled resident (Resident #2).
F686 Treatment/Svcs to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcer: The facility failed to ensure licensed staff completed required pressure ulcer treatments and weekly skin assessments for residents with pressure ulcers, with problems identified for Residents #3 and #4.
F880 Infection Prevention & Control: The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program during COVID-19, including staff not wearing proper PPE on the COVID-19 unit and failures to ensure residents wore masks and were physically distanced.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 13
residents with positive COVID-19 on unit: 15
Inspection Report — Oct 30, 2020
Follow-Up
Date: Oct 30, 2020
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Federal CMS-2567 health survey (initial 10/30/2020 and a follow-up/revisit 01/28/2021) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages; the initial survey notes a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness survey.
Findings
Eight deficiencies were extracted (four federal CMS-2567 items and four Missouri State Form items). The federal findings address failures in provision of personal care/grooming, quality of care for ostomy/g-tube/oxygen/orders, and accident/fall supervision and transfer practices; the state items (Class II) reference those federal deficiencies.
Deficiencies (3)
F677 ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary grooming and personal hygiene services for residents who were dependent for activities of daily living, evidenced by multiple sampled residents not receiving denture/oral care, nail care or scheduled showers.
F684 Quality of Care: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and physician orders, including failures related to gastrostomy/ostomy care, abdominal binder and palm protector application, oxygen orders and monitoring, and timely weights and follow-up.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to adequately assess a resident after a fall and failed to follow its transfer/lift policy (including not using a gait belt during a planned transfer), affecting sampled residents and resulting in a resident being sent to the hospital with two right lower leg fractures.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 21
residents affected (ADL/grooming): 4
residents affected (falls/transfers): 2
Inspection Report — Oct 9, 2020
Routine
Date: Oct 9, 2020
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Federal CMS-2567 forms: a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control (F) survey and a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness (E) survey as stated in the Initial Comments.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited on the F (Infection Control) or E (Emergency Preparedness) CMS-2567 forms; the facility was found to be in compliance as stated in the Initial Comments.
Inspection Report — Sep 1, 2020
Routine
Date: Sep 1, 2020
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CMS-2567 federal Emergency Preparedness (E) and federal Health/Infection Control (F) forms; the E form documents a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness survey and the F form documents a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control survey.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited. The Emergency Preparedness survey found the facility in compliance with applicable emergency preparedness requirements and the Infection Control survey found the facility in compliance with CDC-recommended COVID-19 infection control practices.
Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2020
Routine
Date: Aug 7, 2020
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CMS-2567 emergency preparedness (E) and health/infection control (F) statements. The surveys are stated as a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness survey and a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control survey.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited. The E section notes the facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.73 related to E-0024(b)(6); the F section notes the facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report — Jun 24, 2020
Routine
Date: Jun 24, 2020
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CMS-2567 federal health (F) and emergency preparedness (E) forms; the document states a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness and a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control survey.
Findings
No federal health (F) or emergency preparedness (E) deficiencies were cited; both forms contain only Initial Comments stating the facility was found to be in compliance with applicable COVID-19 preparedness and infection control practices.
Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2020
Routine
Date: Jan 15, 2020
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Federal CMS-2567 health survey and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form; the survey type is not stated in the forms.
Findings
Six federal health survey deficiencies were cited addressing posting of survey results/resident rights, professional standards of services/clinical documentation, accident hazards/transfer devices, drug regimen review, food safety, and infection prevention and control. Six Missouri state deficiencies were cited under 19 CSR addressing drug regimen review, protective oversight/voluntary leave, nursing care per resident condition, infection control, food protection/temperature, and posting of inspection reports.
Deficiencies (6)
F577 Right to Survey Results/Advocate Agency info: The facility failed to post the most recent survey results and plan of correction in a place readily accessible to residents, family and the public; the survey binder at reception was not accessible for review.
F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: The facility failed to meet professional standards for multiple residents by not documenting registered dietitian recommendations, not obtaining physician orders (e.g., for colostomy care, tubigrips), failing to obtain weekly weights as ordered, and omitting complete admission assessments/vital signs and urinary output documentation for sampled residents.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: The facility failed to ensure safe transfers with mechanical (Hoyer) lifts, including staff not following facility lift procedures (legs of lift left open or not positioned correctly) that placed residents at potential risk during observed transfers.
F756 Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act On: The facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations and medication regimen reviews were addressed in a timely manner for multiple residents, including lack of follow-up on monitoring (vitamin D, TSH) and medication adjustments.
F812 Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: The facility failed to store and discard food in accordance with professional food safety standards, including observation of a gallon of milk and prepared items kept past recommended dates.
F880 Infection Prevention & Control: Staff failed to follow infection prevention practices, including not washing or sanitizing hands and improper glove use during perineal care, and improper placement of urinary catheter tubing/drainage bags on the floor.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 35
Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2020
Life Safety
Date: Jan 15, 2020
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Federal Life Safety Code survey (CMS-2567 K-tags) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Nine deficiencies were cited: five Life Safety Code deficiencies involving smoke door clearances, smoking/ashtray disposal, electrical receptacle testing and documentation, missing generator remote manual stop, and oxygen/gas cylinder storage; and four Missouri state citations referencing oxygen storage, smoke section walls/doors, ashtray disposal, and facility construction/maintenance.
Deficiencies (5)
K374 Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Doors: The facility failed to maintain smoke doors so they did not close securely and left gaps (approximately 1/8–1/4 inch) between paired doors in multiple locations, preventing proper smoke containment.
K741 Smoking Regulations: The facility failed to dispose of ashtray contents in accordance with NFPA regulations; ashcans in designated smoking areas contained cigarette butts and other trash, affecting staff, visitors and residents who used the two designated smoking areas.
K914 Electrical Systems - Maintenance and Testing: Review of the facility's receptacle testing log showed 95 receptacles in resident sleeping areas documented as 'fail' with no documentation of repairs or replacements for the failed receptacles.
K918 Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System: The facility failed to provide a remote manual stop for the emergency generator; the only manual stop was located inside the generator housing and no remote stop was installed.
K923 Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage: The facility failed to maintain oxygen cylinder storage according to NFPA requirements; the oxygen storage closet contained combustible materials on shelves and items stored less than the required separation distance from cylinders.
Report Facts
receptacles documented as failed: 95
smoke compartments affected: 4
Inspection Report — Aug 23, 2019
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 23, 2019
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567); complaint investigation. Complaint numbers MO00158108, MO00158147, MO00158168 are listed in the file.
Complaint Details
Complaint numbers MO00158108, MO00158147, MO00158168 are listed; the survey does not state whether the complaints were substantiated.
Findings
One federal health deficiency was cited for failure to protect residents from abuse and neglect related to staff providing care alone when two-staff assistance was required, resulting in a resident fall with serious injury. Past noncompliance was noted.
Deficiencies (1)
F600 Free from Abuse and Neglect: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to be free from neglect for one of three sampled residents when one staff member provided care to a resident who required the assistance of two staff for personal care. The resident sustained a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a left frontal scalp hematoma, and a fractured left clavicle.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
Inspection Report — Dec 13, 2018
Routine
Date: Dec 13, 2018
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Federal health (CMS-2567) survey; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
One federal health deficiency was cited regarding failure to provide basic life support/CPR and inadequate staff response and code status management; past noncompliance and immediate jeopardy were noted.
Deficiencies (1)
F678 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to call emergency personnel and failed to provide basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to a resident whose breathing and heartbeat had stopped. The surveyor found confusion and failures related to the resident's code status, documentation, and staff response, and noted past noncompliance and administrative actions.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 3
residents affected: 1
Inspection Report — Dec 5, 2018
Life Safety
Date: Dec 5, 2018
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CMS-2567 Life Safety Code survey (federal) with accompanying Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Fourteen deficiencies were cited: seven Life Safety (K-) deficiencies addressing means of egress, exit signage, kitchen range hood and suppression, portable fire extinguishers, smoking area/ashtray management, portable space heaters, and electrical panel clearance; and seven Missouri State Form deficiencies that reference and mirror these same topics.
Deficiencies (7)
K211 Means of Egress - General: The facility failed to maintain exit pathways to a public way; the exit path from the multipurpose room had no all-weather path to safety and was not continuously maintained free of obstructions.
K293 Exit Signage: The facility failed to maintain and test exit signage; an exit egress door (to the right of the beginning of division 400 hall) lacked an exit sign.
K324 Cooking Facilities: The kitchen range hood and wet chemical suppression system were not properly maintained and had grease and debris accumulation; monthly inspections had not been performed as required.
K355 Portable Fire Extinguishers: Two K-class fire extinguishers in the kitchen lacked conspicuous placards stating the fire protection system must be actuated prior to using the extinguisher.
K741 Smoking Regulations: Designated smoking areas were not properly maintained; ash/ashtrays and cigarette debris and trash were observed in the resident smoking area and exterior smoking area.
K781 Portable Space Heaters: A portable space heater was observed under a desk in the housekeeping manager's office and the facility failed to prohibit the use of portable space heaters in nonpermitted areas.
K911 Electrical Systems - Other: Electrical panels had housekeeping carts and floor buffers stored within three feet, obstructing the required clear working space in front of the panels.
Inspection Report — Dec 5, 2018
Routine
Date: Dec 5, 2018
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) with accompanying Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services State Form pages; the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Eighteen deficiencies were cited (7 federal CMS-2567 items and 11 Missouri State Form items). Federal findings cover resident advance directives/physician signatures, transfer/discharge notice procedures, pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, restorative/physical therapy provision, indwelling catheter care and continence/UTI management, kitchen/food safety, and infection prevention practices; state licensure deficiencies mirror many of these topics (license posting, nursing care, pressure sore prevention/treatment, infection control, sanitary food handling and related rules).
Deficiencies (7)
F578 Request/Refuse/Discontinue Trmt;Form/Adv Dlr: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure physicians signed the Outside The Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (OHDNR) order sheets located at the nurse's station for sampled residents.
F623 Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to issue written transfer/ discharge notices to residents returned from the hospital; of the 35 residents sampled, five had been recently discharged to a hospital and none of those five had been issued a written transfer notice upon leaving the facility.
F686 Treatment/Svcs to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcer: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided appropriate care and services to prevent development of pressure ulcers; a sampled resident developed a pressure ulcer on the left heel and deficiencies were identified in documentation and provision of preventive interventions.
F688 Increase/Prevent Decrease in ROM/Mobility: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who qualified for restorative therapy received services as ordered; documentation and therapy provision for sampled residents were incomplete or inconsistent with orders.
F690 Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain proper placement and care of indwelling urinary catheters for sampled residents; tubing was observed looped on the floor with cloudy urine and sediment and physician orders for catheter use/care were not consistently in the record.
F812 Food Procurement/Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary food preparation and storage practices; inspectors observed grease and grime, dust, outdated milk, unpasteurized eggs being prepared/served, and unsanitary conditions in walk-in refrigerators and kitchen equipment that could affect residents.
F880 Infection Prevention & Control: Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed acceptable infection prevention procedures during blood glucose testing and incontinence/perineal care; glucometer cleaning and peri-care practices were observed to be inadequate.
Report Facts
residents sampled: 35
residents discharged among sampled: 5
residents identified with pressure ulcers: 15
residents identified with indwelling urinary catheters: 22
Inspection Report — Jan 19, 2018
Routine
Date: Jan 19, 2018
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Federal health survey (CMS-2567) and Missouri state licensure survey (State Form); the survey type is not stated.
Findings
Fourteen deficiencies were cited: seven federal health tags addressing resident rights, abuse/neglect policies, activities, quality of care, pressure ulcer treatment, accident hazards/supervision and bowel/bladder/catheter care; and seven Missouri state citations referencing written orders/medication systems, pressure sore prevention, infection control, activity program and dignity/privacy that cross-reference the federal findings.
Deficiencies (7)
F550 Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights: Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to treat residents in a dignified and respectful manner for multiple residents and residents and family reported staff rudeness and not informing residents of care actions.
F607 Develop/Implement Abuse/Neglect Policies: Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to check the Certified Nurses' Assistant (CNA) Registry for all staff, which affected three of ten sampled staff.
F679 Activities Meet Interest/Needs Each Resident: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide meaningful activities to one resident of 35 sampled residents who could not view the television and did not otherwise engage.
F684 Quality of Care: Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide treatments as ordered for several residents, including incorrect transcription of medication orders and failures to follow treatment orders for enteral feedings.
F686 Treatment/Svcs to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcer: Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to prevent pressure ulcer progression and to provide consistent treatment and documentation for pressure ulcers for multiple residents, including missed skin assessments and missed treatments.
F689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide adequate supervision and safe transfer practices, resulting in falls, injuries, and unsafe wheelchair transport for multiple residents.
F690 Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI: Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to prevent catheter tubing from dragging on the floor for residents with indwelling catheters and failed to ensure related interventions and documentation were in place.
Report Facts
residents_sampled: 35
staff_sampled: 10
staff_affected: 3
Inspection Report — Jan 19, 2018
Life Safety
Date: Jan 19, 2018
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Federal Life Safety survey (CMS-2567) with accompanying Missouri state licensure Statement of Deficiencies (State Form); the survey type is not stated on the State Form.
Findings
There are 4 federal Life Safety deficiencies involving building construction/wall penetrations, egress/locking arrangements/signage, fire alarm installation/smoke detector placement, and corridor doors not forming smoke seals. There are 7 Missouri state licensure deficiencies, several of which refer to the federal Life Safety findings and address LSC edition requirements, fire alarm testing/maintenance, and physical plant construction/maintenance.
Deficiencies (4)
K161 Building Construction Type and Height: The facility failed to maintain walls free of penetrations that would resist the passage of smoke; a 12 inch by 6 inch hole was observed in the storage closet on the 200 hallway.
K222 Egress Doors: The facility failed to provide required durable signage/instruction on a delayed egress exit door to indicate how to operate the delayed egress mechanism.
K341 Fire Alarm System - Installation: The fire alarm/smoke detection system was not installed in accordance with NFPA 72; smoke detectors were installed too close to ventilation (examples showed detectors 14 inches from vents).
K363 Corridor - Doors: Corridor/fire doors did not resist passage of smoke and did not form smoke-tight seals; an approximately one-inch gap was observed in the door to the 500 hall fire door.
Report Facts
size of hole observed (inches): 12
distance of smoke detectors from ventilation (inches): 14
smoke compartments affected (count): 1
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