Inspection Reports for Guardian Care Homes Inc
7221 1st Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423, MN, 55423
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 2
Deficiencies: 10
May 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for Guardian Care Homes Inc.
Findings
The licensee was found in substantial compliance but had several violations including falsification of personnel records, failure to maintain infection control and tuberculosis prevention programs, deficiencies in emergency preparedness and fire safety plans, physical environment maintenance issues, incomplete resident reassessments, and medication storage labeling issues.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 10
Deficiencies (10)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Falsification of personnel record for one employee regarding TB test documentation. | Level 2 |
| Failure to ensure food was prepared and served according to Minnesota Food Code. | Level 2 |
| Failure to establish and maintain an effective infection control program consistent with CDC guidelines. | Level 2 |
| Failure to maintain a tuberculosis prevention and control program according to CDC guidelines. | Level 2 |
| Failure to have a written emergency preparedness plan with all required content. | Level 2 |
| Failure to provide smoke alarms with proper power supply; smoke alarm in resident room 4 was non-functional. | Level 2 |
| Failure to maintain physical environment in good repair including damaged electrical outlet, rotten deck and patio wood, dirty and damaged bathroom cabinets, damaged door jamb and screen door closer, and malfunctioning gate and closet door. | Level 2 |
| Failure to develop and maintain a complete fire safety and evacuation plan including required training and documentation. | Level 2 |
| Failure to conduct ongoing resident reassessments within 90 days or as needed for one resident. | Level 2 |
| Failure to label time-sensitive medication with opened date for one resident's insulin pen. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Census: 2
Fine amount: 1000
Priority 1 Orders: 1
Priority 2 Orders: 2
Priority 3 Orders: 0
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Renee Anderson | Supervisor, State Evaluation Team | Named as contact for the inspection report letter |
| CNS-C | Clinical Nurse Supervisor | Named in falsification and TB prevention findings |
| ULP-D | Unlicensed Personnel | Named in falsification and medication administration findings |
| LALD-A | Licensed Assisted Living Director | Named in infection control, TB prevention, emergency preparedness, and fire safety findings |
| LALD-B | Licensed Assisted Living Director | Named in physical environment and fire safety findings |
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