Inspection Reports for
Kingsley Specialty Care

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28 Reports

2020–2026

Inspection Report — Jul 13, 2026

Follow-Up
Date: Jul 13, 2026

Visit Reason
A revisit of the survey ending May 21, 2026 and investigation of complaint #3041458 was conducted from July 13, 2026 to July 15, 2026.

Complaint Details
Complaint #3041458
Findings
All deficiencies were corrected and no deficiency cited with complaint. The facility is in substantial compliance effective June 13, 2026.

Inspection Report — May 21, 2026

Enforcement
Date: May 21, 2026

Visit Reason
Investigation of complaints #2970857-C, #2991730-C, and #3010400-C, and self report #2991734-I completed May 13, 2026 resulted in deficiencies cited at Kingsley Specialty Care.

Complaint Details
Complaints #2970857-C, #2991730-C, and #3010400-C and self report #2991734-I were investigated.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a resident requiring emergency CPR prior to EMS arrival. The facility also failed to notify the physician of blood sugar levels outside parameters and failed to report misappropriation of medication for one resident. Additional deficiencies involved failure to follow physician orders for medication administration, failure to ensure accurate narcotic counts, failure to provide dialysis equipment and documentation, failure to maintain accurate resident records, and failure to report alleged violations timely.

Violations (7)
F0678 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): The facility failed to provide adequate CPR to a resident requiring it prior to EMS arrival. Staff did not perform airway resuscitation or continue compressions until EMS took over, resulting in immediate jeopardy to the resident's health and safety.
F0580 Notification of Changes: The facility failed to notify the physician of blood sugar levels outside ordered parameters and failed to notify when medication was not given as ordered for one resident.
F0609 Reporting of Alleged Violations: The facility failed to report misappropriation of medication for one resident to the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) within required timeframes.
F0658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: The facility failed to follow physician orders for medication administration and blood sugar monitoring for one resident.
F0698 Dialysis: The facility failed to ensure a resident received needed dialysis equipment and failed to document dialysis attendance and notifications properly.
F0755 Pharmacy Services: The facility failed to maintain accurate controlled substance records and failed to ensure proper narcotic counts and documentation for one resident.
F0842 Resident Records - Identifiable Information: The facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records for one resident, including dialysis documentation and notification of missed treatments.

Inspection Report — May 13, 2026

Enforcement
Date: May 13, 2026

Visit Reason
This citation resulted from a survey conducted from May 13, 2026 to May 21, 2026. The citation addresses two main issues: failure to provide adequate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to Resident #1 who requested CPR and was unresponsive, and failure to report misappropriation of medication for Resident #6 to the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing.

Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate CPR to Resident #1, who was unresponsive and had no pulse, as staff did not perform airway resuscitation or continue compressions until EMS arrived. The facility also failed to report to the state agency the misappropriation of medication by Staff E, who self-administered a resident's prescribed medication without reporting it.

Violations (2)
58.19(2)j Required nursing services: The facility failed to provide adequate CPR to Resident #1, who requested CPR and was unresponsive. Staff performed some chest compressions but did not perform airway resuscitation or continue compressions until EMS arrived, and failed to utilize available resources such as the crash cart and backboard.
58.43(9) Allegations of dependent adult abuse: The facility failed to report to the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing the misappropriation of medication by Staff E, who self-administered Resident #6's prescribed Zofran medication without reporting it as required.
Report Facts
Fine amount: 10000 Fine amount: 500

Inspection Report — Nov 13, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 13, 2025

Visit Reason
A facility reported incident investigation for #2665252-I was conducted on November 13, 2025.

Complaint Details
Investigation was related to a reported incident identified as #2665252-I; the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — Sep 8, 2025

Plan of Correction
Date: Sep 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction related to the facility's compliance certification.

Findings
The facility submitted a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction, resulting in certification of compliance effective September 6, 2025. No specific deficiencies are detailed in the report.

Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025

Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the facility's annual recertification survey and included investigations of complaints #128092-C, 129673-C, and 2563590-C from August 4 to August 7, 2025.

Complaint Details
Complaint #128092-C was substantiated with a cited deficiency. Complaints #129673-C and 2563590-C were not substantiated with deficiencies related to those allegations.
Findings
The survey identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, discharge planning, accuracy of assessments, medication administration, food safety, staffing, and infection control. Some complaints were substantiated, and the facility failed to meet several regulatory requirements.

Violations (11)
Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights - failure to respond timely and with dignity to resident call light.
Discharge Planning Process - failure to properly document and manage resident discharges and appeals.
Accuracy of Assessments - inaccurate data entered in Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.
Professional Standards (medications) - medication administered outside ordered parameters.
Free of Medication Error - medication orders updated to contain words versus symbols; medication administration reviewed.
Food and Drink - failure to provide food at safe and appetizing temperatures to residents.
Food Procurement, Store, Prepare, Serve - failure to store food in accordance with professional standards; expired food found.
Food Storage - failure to discard expired food and properly label food items.
Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data - failure to meet staffing requirements in all three metrics.
Infection Prevention and Control - failure to provide proper hand hygiene and infection control practices.
Linens - failure to provide proper hygiene and care of linens.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 10 Medication error rate: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff BCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)Observed interacting with Resident #7 regarding call light and personal care.
Staff CCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)Observed entering Resident #7's room and explaining need for assistance.
Director of NursingObserved and interviewed regarding Resident #7's care and medication administration audits.
Staff DMDS Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (IP) / Registered Nurse (RN)Observed medication administration and infection control practices.
Staff ERegistered Nurse (RN)Observed medication administration and infection control practices.
Staff FLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Observed medication administration and infection control practices.
Staff KCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed performing hand hygiene and PPE use.
Staff IRegistered DietitianProvided statements regarding food preparation and diet modifications.

Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025

Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on a review of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report from Fiscal Quarter 2, 2025, to assess compliance with staffing requirements.

Findings
The facility failed to meet staffing requirements in all three metrics according to the PBJ Staffing Data Report. Weekend staffing data was excessively low within the quarter, and staffing for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) was scheduled similarly for weekdays and weekends. The Administrator was recently hired and unaware of the incorrect data reporting to CMS.

Violations (1)
Failure to meet staffing requirements in all three metrics based on PBJ Staffing Data Report.
Report Facts

Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025

Routine
Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory survey to assess compliance with healthcare facility standards, including resident rights, care quality, medication administration, food service, staffing, and infection control.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide dignity and respect to residents, inaccurate resident assessments, medication administration errors, serving food at unsafe temperatures and incorrect consistencies, improper food storage practices, inaccurate staffing data submission, and inadequate infection prevention practices.

Violations (10)
Failure to provide dignity and respect to Resident #7, including delayed personal care and ignoring call lights.
Failure to permit Resident #39 to return to the facility after hospitalization due to outstanding balance and bed hold policy.
Inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #7 regarding insulin use.
Medication administration error for Resident #8 by administering midodrine despite systolic blood pressure above physician's hold parameter.
Medication administration error for Resident #26 by incomplete insulin dose administration.
Failure to serve food at safe and appetizing temperatures to Residents #3, #5, #8, and #25.
Failure to prepare food in a form designed to meet individual needs; mechanical soft diets served with regular brussels sprouts for 6 residents.
Failure to date open food items and dispose of expired food items in kitchen storage areas.
Failure to electronically submit accurate direct care staffing information to CMS; reported staffing data was excessively low and inaccurate.
Failure to perform proper hand hygiene after resident care for 2 residents, including after glove removal and before touching surfaces.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1 Residents Affected: 1 Residents Affected: 1 Residents Affected: 1 Residents Affected: 1 Residents Affected: 4 Residents Affected: 6 Medication error rate: 5.41

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ANon Certified Aide (NA)Named in dignity and respect deficiency for Resident #7
Staff BActivities DirectorNamed in dignity and respect deficiency for Resident #7
Staff CCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)Named in dignity and respect deficiency for Resident #7 and infection control observation
DONDirector of NursingAcknowledged deficiencies in dignity, medication administration, and infection control
Staff DMDS Coordinator / Infection Preventionist (IP) / Registered Nurse (RN)Acknowledged MDS error, medication errors, and insulin administration error
Staff ERegistered Nurse (RN)Observed medication administration error for Resident #8
Staff FLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Observed insulin administration error for Resident #26
Staff GLead Dietary StaffAcknowledged food temperature and consistency deficiencies
Staff HDietary ManagerAcknowledged food temperature and storage deficiencies
Staff IRegistered DietitianAcknowledged food temperature and consistency deficiencies
Staff JDietary AideAcknowledged food consistency deficiency
Staff KCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed failure to perform hand hygiene after resident care

Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025

Renewal
Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an annual recertification survey combined with investigations of complaints #128092-C, #129673-C, and 2563590-C. Complaint #128092-C was cited, while the other two complaints were not cited.

Complaint Details
Complaints #128092-C, #129673-C, and 2563590-C were investigated. A deficiency was cited related to complaint #128092-C. Complaints #129673-C and 2563590-C were not cited.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to resident rights, inappropriate discharge procedures, accuracy of assessments, professional standards for medications, medication errors exceeding 5%, food temperature and safety, food procurement and storage, staffing data submission, and infection prevention and control. The facility failed to meet multiple regulatory requirements in these areas.

Violations (10)
F0550 Resident Rights: The facility failed to provide dignity and respect to Resident #7, who was left waiting for assistance to use the restroom and was upset about the delay and lack of communication.
F0627 Inappropriate Discharge: The facility failed to permit Resident #39 to return after hospitalization and did not properly document discharge planning or provide required education and referrals.
F0641 Accuracy of Assessments: The facility failed to accurately assess Resident #7's status in the Minimum Data Set (MDS), including medication orders and documentation.
F0658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards: The facility failed to provide medication services in accordance with professional standards, including proper medication administration and documentation for Residents #7 and #8.
F0759 Free of Medication Errors: The facility had a medication error rate of 5.41%, exceeding the 5% threshold, including errors in medication orders and administration for Resident #8.
F0804 Nutritive Value/Appearance/Palatability/Preferred Temperature: The facility failed to provide food at safe and appetizing temperatures to multiple residents, including Resident #3, #5, and #25.
F0805 Food in Form to Meet Individual Needs: The facility failed to prepare food in a form designed to meet individual needs for Residents #7, #9, #10, #11, #13, and #22, including sending incorrect consistency diets.
F0812 Food Procurement, Storage, Preparation, Serving, and Sanitary Conditions: The facility failed to store food properly, including expired items and open food without dates, risking food safety.
F0851 Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Submission: The facility failed to submit accurate and complete direct care staffing data to CMS, including errors in weekend staffing and reporting.
F0880 Infection Prevention and Control: The facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program, including inadequate hand hygiene and improper use of personal protective equipment by staff.
Report Facts
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Inspection Report — Jan 15, 2025

Plan of Correction
Date: Jan 15, 2025

Visit Reason
The document serves as a Plan of Correction following acceptance of a credible allegation of substantial compliance, certifying the facility in compliance with health requirements effective January 15, 2025.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation and Plan of Correction submitted, resulting in certification of compliance with health requirements.

Inspection Report — Jan 9, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding the facility's failure to revise and update care plans with appropriate fall interventions to prevent repeated falls and injuries for residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility failed to initiate and update fall interventions on care plans after residents experienced falls, resulting in injuries including bruises, abrasions, skin tears, and a forehead laceration requiring emergency medical treatment. The facility's interdisciplinary team failed to update and monitor care plans appropriately, and communication breakdowns occurred between staff responsible for care plan updates.
Findings
The facility failed to update care plans with fall interventions for multiple residents who experienced repeated falls resulting in injuries. The facility did not place appropriate fall interventions on care plans after falls, leading to minimal harm or potential for harm to residents.

Violations (2)
Failed to revise and update care plans to include appropriate interventions for residents to prevent repeated falls and injuries for 3 out of 3 residents reviewed.
Failed to provide adequate fall interventions and communicate interventions via the care plan to prevent falls that resulted in injury for 1 of 3 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Fall risk score: 13 Number of falls: 4 Number of falls: 6 BIMS score: 9 BIMS score: 8 BIMS score: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff DRegistered Nurse (RN)Reported past non-compliance actions and forms completed for lack of fall interventions being updated on care plans
Staff ALicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Reported expectations for nurses to initiate fall interventions immediately after a fall and place interventions on care plans
Staff BCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Reported following nurse instructions for interventions and described where fall interventions are documented
Staff CCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Reported charge nurses develop interventions after falls and described injuries to Resident #1
MDS/Care Plan NurseReported process for initiating interventions after falls and communication failures leading to care plan update omissions
AdministratorReported expectations for fall interventions initiation and described communication breakdowns between DON and MDS regarding care plan updates

Inspection Report — Oct 11, 2024

Plan of Correction
Date: Oct 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The document serves as a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction following a survey completed on October 11, 2024.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation and plan of correction, resulting in certification of compliance effective October 11, 2024.

Inspection Report — Sep 13, 2024

Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 13, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #122770-C and facility reported incident #123337-I from September 9 to September 13, 2024.

Complaint Details
Complaint #122770-C was substantiated. Facility reported incident #123337-I was substantiated.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to respect resident dignity, failure to notify representatives of hospitalizations, inadequate bed hold notices, incomplete comprehensive care plans, failure to meet professional standards of care, inadequate infection prevention and control, and issues with food safety and staffing data submission. Several residents' care plans and assessments were incomplete or not properly implemented.

Violations (12)
Failure to respect each resident's dignity throughout all care and services provided (Resident #32).
Failure to notify resident's representative of hospitalization for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #7).
Failure to ensure bed hold notices were signed by residents or responsible persons for 4 of 4 residents reviewed.
Failure to develop and implement comprehensive care plans addressing high risk medications and side effects for 2 of 5 residents reviewed.
Failure to provide professional standards of care by not initiating physical therapy as ordered for 1 of 12 residents reviewed (Resident #9).
Failure to provide bathing assistance twice weekly for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #4, #23, #35).
Failure to provide restorative nursing services for mobility concerns for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident #4).
Failure to ensure dialysis assessments and interventions were completed for 1 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #37).
Failure to ensure food was stored and prepared under sanitary conditions.
Failure to submit accurate payroll based staffing data to CMS.
Failure to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program.
Failure to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 12 Residents reviewed: 5 Residents reviewed: 3 Residents reviewed: 4 Residents reviewed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingNamed in follow-up and education related to bed hold notices and high risk medication care plans.
AdministratorReported expectations for staff responses and infection control program.
Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN)Reported on bed hold documentation and restorative therapy refusals.
Staff B, Infection PreventionistInterviewed regarding Legionella water program.
Staff A, Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding Legionella water program.

Inspection Report — Sep 13, 2024

Routine
Date: Sep 13, 2024

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Kingsley Specialty Care nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory standards including resident care, safety, and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to respect resident dignity, inadequate family notification, incomplete care plans for high-risk medications, failure to initiate ordered physical therapy, inconsistent bathing assistance, incomplete skilled nursing assessments, lack of restorative therapy, incomplete dialysis evaluations, improper food storage, failure to submit staffing data, lack of a legionella water management program, and unsafe, cluttered environment.

Violations (13)
Failed to respect resident's dignity related to catheter care resulting in resident being soaked and embarrassed.
Failed to notify resident's representative of hospitalization and bed hold authorization.
Failed to notify resident or representative in writing about bed hold policies and obtain signatures.
Failed to develop care plans addressing high-risk medication usage and side effects.
Failed to initiate ordered physical therapy for shoulder pain.
Failed to provide bathing assistance twice weekly as scheduled for multiple residents.
Failed to complete required skilled nursing assessments daily for a resident on skilled level of care.
Failed to provide restorative therapy program for resident with mobility concerns.
Failed to complete dialysis evaluations as ordered for resident requiring dialysis.
Stored expired food items and unlabeled opened beverages in kitchen.
Failed to electronically submit complete and accurate direct care staffing information to CMS.
Failed to implement and maintain a legionella water management program.
Maintained cluttered and unsafe environment with boxes stacked around nurses station and wheelchairs blocking emergency exit.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 33 Boxes stacked: 26 Expired food items: 23 Bathing missed days: 8 Physical therapy order date: Jul 18, 2024 Medication start dates: Aug 21, 2023 Medication start dates: Sep 13, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff CRegistered Nurse (RN), MDS CoordinatorReported care plan expectations and restorative therapy refusals
Staff BAdministratorReported expectations for staff response, bed hold forms, dialysis assessments, and legionella program responsibility
Staff AMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding legionella water program responsibilities
Staff CRegistered Nurse, Infection PreventionistInterviewed regarding legionella water program knowledge
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding food storage and labeling practices
Nurse ConsultantReported physical therapy case load issues

Inspection Report — Jul 20, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 20, 2024

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted for complaints #120940-C, #120959-C, and #121385-C from July 19, 2024 to July 20, 2024.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation for complaints #120940-C, #120959-C, and #121385-C; facility found in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance following the complaint investigation.

Inspection Report — May 14, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: May 14, 2024

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for complaints #119786-C, #120172-C, #120511-C, and #120665-C was conducted from May 8, 2024 to May 14, 2024.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation for complaints #119786-C, #120172-C, #120511-C, #120665-C; facility found in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — Jul 17, 2023

Plan of Correction
Date: Jul 17, 2023

Visit Reason
The document serves as a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Kingsley Specialty Care, certifying the facility in compliance based on acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance effective July 17, 2023, based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction. No specific deficiencies or severity levels are detailed in the report.

Inspection Report — Jun 29, 2023

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including proper completion of Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notices, staffing qualifications in food and nutrition services, food storage standards, and accuracy of medical record documentation.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in properly completing Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notices for two residents, employing a qualified dietary manager, storing food at appropriate temperatures, and maintaining accurate medical records for a choking incident involving one resident. All deficiencies were assessed as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm.

Violations (4)
Failed to properly complete the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid form #10055 for 2 of 3 sampled residents, lacking reason Medicare may not pay and estimated cost of services.
Failed to employ sufficient staff with appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out food and nutrition service functions by not having a qualified professional as dietary manager.
Failed to store food in accordance with professional standards; freezer temperature was above acceptable range and food was defrosted and mushy.
Failed to maintain accurate medical records for a choking event involving one resident, lacking detailed documentation as required by policy.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 40 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff BDietary ManagerInterview revealed lack of certification and ongoing classes to become certified
Staff ECertified Nurse AssistantWitnessed Heimlich maneuver on Resident #98 during choking event
Staff DLicensed Practical NurseResponded to Resident #98 during choking event

Inspection Report — Jun 29, 2023

Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's annual recertification survey and investigation of complaints and incidents from June 26, 2023 to June 29, 2023.

Complaint Details
Complaint #113308-C was substantiated. Complaints #113665-C, #113622-C, #113133-C, #113819-C and incident #109482-I were not substantiated.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to Medicaid/Medicare coverage notices, accuracy of assessments, activities meeting resident interests, qualified dietary staff, food procurement and storage, and resident records. Some complaints were substantiated while others were not.

Violations (6)
The facility failed to properly complete the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid form #10055 for sampled residents, lacking required information on the ABN form.
The facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents, including incorrect documentation of feeding tubes and catheters.
The facility failed to assure activity preferences of residents were provided and documented.
The facility failed to employ sufficient qualified dietary staff with appropriate competencies and skills.
The facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards; freezer temperatures were not maintained properly and old freezer was removed.
The facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records for residents, including documentation of choking incidents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for ABON notice: 2 Residents reviewed for MDS accuracy: 15 Residents reviewed for medical records: 15 Residents reviewed for choking incident: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingAcknowledged areas on ABN form and medical record documentation expectations
Staff AActivity DirectorProvided information on activity calendars and resident participation
Staff BDietary StaffRevealed lack of certification for dietary manager
Staff ECertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Witnessed staff performing Heimlich Maneuver on Resident #98
Staff DLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Reported response to choking event on Resident #98
AdministratorAdministratorRevealed expectations for dietary manager certification and audit plans
Regional Nurse ConsultantRegional Nurse ConsultantAcknowledged medical record documentation requirements

Inspection Report — Jun 29, 2023

Routine
Date: Jun 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medical record accuracy, staffing qualifications, food safety, and activity provision at Kingsley Specialty Care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including incomplete Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notices, inaccurate Minimum Data Set assessments, failure to meet resident activity preferences, insufficiently qualified dietary manager, improper food storage temperatures, and incomplete documentation of a choking incident.

Violations (6)
Failed to properly complete Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notice form #10055 for 2 of 3 sampled residents, lacking reason Medicare may not pay and estimated cost of services.
Failed to accurately record Minimum Data Set assessments for 2 of 15 residents, incorrectly documenting feeding tube and indwelling catheter presence.
Failed to assure activity preferences were met for 3 of 4 residents reviewed, with low participation and dissatisfaction expressed.
Failed to employ a qualified dietary manager; current dietary manager lacked required certification.
Failed to store food in accordance with professional standards; freezer temperatures were above acceptable range and food was defrosted and mushy.
Failed to maintain accurate medical records for a choking incident, lacking detailed documentation as required by policy.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 15 Residents reviewed: 4 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Freezer temperature: 20 Freezer temperature: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingAcknowledged need for estimated cost on Medicare ABN forms and complete documentation of choking event
Regional Nurse ConsultantAcknowledged need for estimated cost on Medicare ABN forms and complete documentation of choking event
MDS CoordinatorConfirmed inaccuracies in Minimum Data Set assessments
Staff A, Activity DirectorDescribed activity calendar distribution and documentation process
Staff B, Dietary ManagerRevealed lack of certification and plans to become certified
AdministratorExpressed expectations for activity offerings and dietary manager certification
Staff ECertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Witnessed Heimlich maneuver on Resident #98 during choking event
Staff DLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Responded to Resident #98 during choking event

Inspection Report — Jun 28, 2022

Plan of Correction
Date: Jun 28, 2022

Visit Reason
The document serves as a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction, indicating acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction for certification.

Findings
The facility was certified in compliance effective June 28, 2022, based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction. No specific deficiencies are detailed in the report.

Inspection Report — Jun 9, 2022

Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 9, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #103963-C, which was not substantiated.

Complaint Details
Complaint #103963-C was investigated and found to be not substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to meet requirements related to coordination of PASARR and assessments, care plan timing and revisions, and food procurement and sanitary conditions. Deficiencies included failure to incorporate PASARR Level II recommendations, incomplete care plans addressing medication usage, and multiple food safety violations such as unlabeled or expired food items and poor kitchen hygiene.

Violations (3)
Failure to coordinate assessments with PASARR program, including failure to incorporate Level II recommendations into residents' care plans.
Care plans were not revised timely or comprehensively to address opioid and antipsychotic medication usage and side effects for sampled residents.
Food procurement, storage, preparation, and sanitary conditions did not meet food safety requirements, including unlabeled and expired food items, poor hand hygiene, and contaminated kitchen environment.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for PASARR: 2 Residents reviewed for care plans: 3 Residents sampled for care plan review: 12 Residents with deficient care plans: 3 Dates of survey: Survey conducted June 6, 2022 to June 9, 2022.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Regional Director of OperationsInterviewed regarding PASARR completion and facility status.
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding care plan expectations and food handling concerns.
Staff A CookCookObserved during meal service with poor hand hygiene and food handling practices.
AdministratorInterviewed regarding thickened liquids and facility concerns.

Inspection Report — Aug 30, 2021

Re-Inspection
Date: Aug 30, 2021

Visit Reason
A recertification survey and investigation of complaints #97805-C, #98408-C, and incident #98144-I completed August 23-30, 2021.

Complaint Details
Complaints #97805-C and #98408-C were substantiated. Self-report #98144-I was not substantiated.
Findings
The survey substantiated complaints #97805-C and #98408-C but did not substantiate self-report #98144-I. Deficiencies were found related to resident rights, notification of changes, baseline care plans, comprehensive care plans, professional standards, medical services, bowel/bladder incontinence care, respiratory/tracheostomy care, administration, food procurement and sanitation, infection prevention and control, and pest control.

Violations (12)
Facility failed to provide privacy during toileting for residents #2 and #12.
Facility failed to notify physician of abnormal blood sugar readings for residents #34 and #85.
Baseline care plans not completed within 48 hours for residents #5 and #26.
Comprehensive care plans not developed for residents #5, #12, and #19.
Facility failed to meet professional standards related to medication administration and weight monitoring for resident #34.
Resident #2 incontinent care plan and procedures not properly followed.
Respiratory/tracheostomy care and suctioning not provided according to professional standards for resident #25.
Physician services not properly supervised or documented for residents #8, #25, #33.
Nurse aides lacked proper training and certification documentation.
Food procurement and kitchen sanitation deficiencies including grime buildup and pest presence.
Infection prevention and control program deficiencies including failure to maintain isolation and hand hygiene.
Facility failed to maintain effective pest control program; evidence of rodents in kitchen.
Report Facts
Deficiency count: 12

Inspection Report — Aug 23, 2021

Enforcement
Date: Aug 23, 2021

Visit Reason
This citation was issued following a survey conducted from August 23 to 30, 2021, at Kingsley Specialty Care. The citation addresses a failure to provide required tracheostomy suctioning for one resident, resulting in immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety.

Findings
The facility failed to provide tracheostomy suctioning for Resident #25 from May 6 to August 18, 2021, despite orders and the resident's critical condition. This failure led to the resident being sent to the emergency room and hospitalized with pneumonia and ventilator support.

Violations (1)
58.19(2) Medication and treatment: The facility failed to provide tracheostomy suctioning for Resident #25 as ordered from 5/6/21 to 8/18/21, resulting in immediate jeopardy to the resident's health and safety. The resident was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator.
Report Facts
Fine amount: 9500

Inspection Report — Aug 31, 2020

Routine
Date: Aug 31, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Department of Inspection and Appeals to assess the facility's compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

Report Facts
Total residents: 30

Inspection Report — Jun 19, 2020

Abbreviated Survey
Date: Jun 19, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 focused infection control survey was conducted by the Department of Inspection and Appeals on 6/19/2020 to assess compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.

Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with infection prevention and control practices, specifically failing to maintain proper infection control after resident contact for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. Deficiencies included improper use of contaminated gloves and failure to follow isolation protocols.

Violations (1)
Failure to ensure infection control practices were maintained after direct resident contact for 2 of 3 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Total residents: 37 Residents reviewed: 3 Residents with infection control failures: 2 BIMS score: 8 BIMS score: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ACertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed providing care with contaminated gloves and improper infection control
Tanner MackeyAdministratorSigned plan of correction letter

Inspection Report — Jan 16, 2020

Annual Inspection
Date: Jan 16, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification survey conducted from January 13 to January 16, 2020, to assess compliance with federal regulations for Kingsley Specialty Care.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, resident/family group participation, notification of changes, accuracy of assessments, accident prevention, bowel/bladder incontinence care, and food service. Specific issues included failure to maintain dignity and respect, inadequate response to resident grievances, failure to notify physicians of significant weight loss, inadequate supervision to prevent accidents, improper catheter care, and failure to serve appropriate diets.

Violations (8)
Facility failed to assure a resident with incontinence did not have soiled linens in view of others.
Facility failed to consider views of resident group and act promptly on grievances and recommendations.
Facility failed to notify physician and family of significant weight loss for 1 of 2 residents reviewed.
Facility failed to accurately reflect resident's status on Minimum Data Set assessment for 1 resident.
Facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 of 2 residents reviewed.
Facility failed to provide appropriate catheter care to prevent infection for 1 of 2 residents reviewed.
Facility failed to serve mechanical soft diets in appropriate form for 2 of 4 residents reviewed.
Facility failed to report and notify with major injury involving a resident.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 12 Residents with mechanical soft diets: 4 Residents with deficiencies: 2 Residents with accident prevention deficiencies: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff DCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Named in findings related to resident care and catheter site care
Staff ECertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Named in findings related to resident care and catheter site care
Staff CCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Named in findings related to resident care and catheter site care
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding assessments and fall reporting
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding resident council meeting issues
Activities Director (AD)Activities DirectorInterviewed regarding resident council meetings
Nurse ConsultantNurse ConsultantInterviewed regarding weight loss notifications and catheter care

Inspection Report — Jan 13, 2020

Enforcement
Date: Jan 13, 2020

Visit Reason
This citation was issued following a survey conducted from January 13-16, 2020. The facility was cited for failure to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents and failure to report an accident with major injury to the Department of Inspections and Appeals.

Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a fall resulting in a serious hip fracture for Resident #9. Additionally, the facility failed to report the major injury accident to the Department of Inspections and Appeals as required.

Violations (2)
58.28(3)e Resident safety: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for Resident #9, who fell and sustained a serious hip fracture after being ambulated without proper assistive devices or gait belt.
50.7(1)a(2) Additional notification: The facility failed to report the major injury accident involving Resident #9 to the Department of Inspections and Appeals within the required timeframe.
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Fine amount: 4225.5 Fine amount: 500

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