Inspection Reports for Desert Inn Residential Care

The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation regarding the facility's compliance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facilities for Groups.

The facility failed to ensure a resident with dementia who eloped was provided protective supervision according to the care plan, and toxic substances were accessible to residents. The care plan was not updated after the resident's elopement incidents, and toxic substances were found unsecured on the back patio accessible to residents.

One complaint was investigated (Complaint #NV00074089) and substantiated. The complaint involved failure to provide protective supervision to a resident with dementia who eloped and was injured, and failure to secure toxic substances from resident access.

The inspection was conducted as an annual State Licensure survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.

The facility received a grade of A with no regulatory deficiencies identified. One complaint was substantiated without deficiencies. Two deficiencies were cited related to health and sanitation and medication administration, both with severity level 2 and scope 1.

One complaint (#NV00072448) was investigated and substantiated without deficiencies. The investigation included observations of resident grooming, facility cleanliness, staff-resident interactions, and food handling. No regulatory deficiencies were identified.

The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation at the facility on 08/13/24, in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.

One complaint was investigated and substantiated without deficient practice. Observations, interviews, and record reviews found no regulatory deficiencies, and the facility received a grade of A. No further action was needed.

One complaint (#NV00071048) was substantiated with no deficient practice.

The inspection was an annual State Licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for a Residential Facility for Groups.

The facility received a grade of A but had deficiencies including poor maintenance of the premises, peeling paint, dirty baseboards, and failure to develop person-centered service plans for residents.

The inspection was conducted as a result of an annual, complaint investigation, and infection control State Licensure survey at the facility on 01/25/23.

The facility received a grade of A. One complaint was investigated and found unsubstantiated. The main deficiency identified was failure to ensure background checks were initiated and completed through the Nevada Automated Background Check System for 3 of 4 employees.

One complaint (#NV00067521) was investigated and found unsubstantiated. The investigation included observation of resident grooming/hygiene, facility tour, interviews with residents, caregivers, and the Administrator, and record review.

The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation triggered by Complaint #NV00066364 with three allegations regarding caregiver training and the facility's physical environment.

The investigation substantiated two allegations related to a caregiver with expired medication administration training and expired elder abuse training. The third allegation regarding the outside physical environment was unsubstantiated. The facility received a grade of A.

Complaint #NV00066364 with three allegations was investigated. Allegations #1 and #2 were substantiated, and allegation #3 was unsubstantiated based on observation and interviews.

This inspection was conducted as an annual State Licensure and infection control survey in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to implement safe infection control practices related to COVID-19, failure to designate an employee in charge during the administrator's absence, poor maintenance of the facility premises including structural damage and debris, failure to post updated menus, and unsecured pool gate. The facility received a grade of B.

This inspection was conducted as an annual and infection control survey of the Desert Inn Residential Care facility in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449.

The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to complete annual physical exams for residents, failure to conduct medication reviews every six months, failure to conduct annual evaluations of residents' ability to perform activities of daily living, and admitting a resident with mental illness without proper endorsement. The facility received a grade of A despite these deficiencies.

A focused COVID-19 infection control survey was conducted to assess compliance with infection control and prevention regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The facility failed to conduct temperature checks and COVID-19 screening questions for visitors prior to entry, lacked an infection control policy, and did not promote social distancing during meals or activities. Staff had not received PPE training, and the facility lacked designated isolation and quarantine areas but had a cohort plan if necessary.

This inspection was conducted as a result of an annual State Licensure survey at the facility on 11/18/19 in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 449 for Residential Facility for Groups.

The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to maintain a current staff schedule, inoperable bathroom sink and toilet, offensive odors, and poor maintenance and sanitation evidenced by dead roaches, dirt buildup, food stains, and accumulation of trash and debris both inside and outside the facility. The facility received a grade of B.

The inspection was a Wellness Check conducted to ensure the facility had controlled an insect infestation, audible alarms were in working order, dangerous items were secured, and toxic substances were inaccessible to residents.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including dead cockroaches in kitchen drawers and counters, failure to ensure a physical examination and Activities of Daily Living assessment for one resident, unsecured razors and cigarette lighter accessible to residents, and unsecured toxic substances such as perfume, aftershave, and hand sanitizer accessible to residents.

The inspection was an annual State Licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for a residential facility for elderly and disabled persons and/or persons with Alzheimer's disease.

The facility received a grade of A but had deficiencies including failure to maintain current first aid and CPR certification for one employee, unsecured resident files containing personal medical information, and non-functioning audible alarms on exit doors.

This annual State Licensure survey was conducted to assess compliance with state regulations for Desert Inn Residential Care, a facility licensed for four Residential Facility for Group beds for elderly and disabled persons and/or persons with Alzheimer's disease.

The facility received a grade of A but had several deficiencies including one employee with expired first aid and CPR certification, unsecured resident files containing personal medical information, and two exit doors without operational alarms as required for Alzheimer's care facilities.

This document is the result of an annual state licensure survey conducted at the facility on 3/2/15 by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

No deficiencies were identified during the survey. The facility received a survey grade of A.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding fire protection equipment (alarms, fire sprinkler system, and smoke detectors) not being inspected or operational.

The facility failed to ensure fire protection equipment inspections and functionality were maintained, including fire sprinkler system inspections and fire extinguisher recharging. The complaint was substantiated with deficiencies identified related to fire protection safety.

Complaint NV00041444 contained one allegation regarding fire protection equipment not inspected or operational. The complaint was substantiated.

This inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by a complaint alleging that fire protection equipment was not inspected or operational.

The facility failed to ensure that fire protection equipment, including fire sprinkler system inspections and fire extinguisher recharging, was maintained and operational. The complaint was substantiated with observations of past due fire extinguisher inspections and lack of quarterly sprinkler system inspections.

Complaint NV00041444 contained one allegation regarding physical environment - fire protection equipment not inspected or operational. The complaint was substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a State Licensure annual grading survey of a residential facility for elderly and disabled persons, including those with Alzheimer's Disease.

The facility received a grade of A but was found deficient in medication storage and Alzheimer's facility door alarm regulations. Specifically, medication was not stored in a secured location and two of three exit doors were not properly alarmed at all times.

This inspection was conducted as a State Licensure annual grading survey of the Desert Inn Residential Care facility on 02/06/2014.

The facility received a grade of A but had two regulatory deficiencies: unsecured medication found in a closet and two of three exit doors lacking operational alarms at all times.

This document is a State Licensure survey conducted as an annual inspection of a residential facility for group beds for elderly and disabled persons, including those with Alzheimer's Disease.

The facility received a grade of A but was found deficient in maintaining cleanliness of bathrooms, tuberculosis testing documentation, ensuring dangerous items were inaccessible, and providing elder abuse training to employees.

This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 2/8/2013 at Desert Inn Residential Care.

The facility received a grade of A but was found deficient in several areas including cleanliness and maintenance of bathrooms, tuberculosis testing compliance, accessibility of dangerous items to residents, and employee training on elder abuse recognition and prevention.

This document is an annual State Licensure survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards for Desert Inn Residential Care.

The facility received a grade of A but had deficiencies related to health and sanitation, Alzheimer's facility door alarms, and dangerous items accessibility. Specific issues included uncovered trash cans, malfunctioning door alarms, and dangerous items accessible to residents.

This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 2/1/2012 at Desert Inn Residential Care.

The facility received a grade of A but was found deficient in maintaining clean and well-maintained premises, ensuring operational door alarms on exit doors, and securing dangerous items from residents.

This document is a required grading re-survey conducted at the facility on 05/31/2011 as part of a State Licensure survey by the Health Division.

The facility received a re-survey grade of A and no deficiencies were identified during this inspection.

This document is the result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted at the facility on 01/06/2011 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.

The facility received a grade of B. Deficiencies were identified related to incomplete and inaccurate resident records, insufficient caregiver training hours, inadequate laundry room ventilation, and failure to obtain ultimate user agreements for medication administration.

This document is the result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 1/6/2011 to assess compliance with state regulations for a residential care facility.

The facility received a grade of B and was found deficient in several areas including incomplete and inaccurate resident records, insufficient caregiver training hours, improper laundry room ventilation, and missing ultimate user medication agreements.

This document is a statement of deficiencies generated as a result of a required grading re-survey conducted at the facility on 4/21/2010 by the authority of NRS 449.150, Powers of the Health Division.

No further regulatory deficiencies were identified during this re-survey. The facility received a grade of A.

This document is a Statement of Deficiencies generated as a result of an annual State Licensure survey conducted on 1/13/2010 at Desert Inn Residential Care, a facility licensed for four Residential Facility for Group beds providing care to persons with Alzheimer's disease.

The facility received a grade of D with multiple deficiencies identified including failure to provide required caregiver training, incomplete personnel files, inadequate food supplies, medication administration errors, lack of proper safety measures for Alzheimer's residents such as unsecured pool fencing and non-functional door alarms, and failure to ensure awake staff at all times.

The inspection was conducted as the annual state licensure survey for Desert Inn Residential Care, a residential facility providing care to persons with Alzheimer's disease.

The survey identified multiple regulatory deficiencies including staffing schedule maintenance, incomplete personnel files, medication administration issues, resident file documentation deficiencies, and safety concerns related to accessibility of dangerous items and toxic substances.

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