Inspection Reports for
Legacy Senior Living

1020 S Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240, IA, 52240

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Deficiencies (last 14 years)

Deficiencies (over 14 years) 1.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

70% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
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Census

Latest occupancy rate 71 residents

Based on a May 2025 inspection.

Occupancy over time

36 45 54 63 72 81 Apr 2005 Apr 2013 Jan 2016 Mar 2017 Nov 2022 May 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 71 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 14, 2025

Visit Reason
Investigation of Incident #126892-I at the assisted living facility Legacy Pointe.

Complaint Details
Investigation of Incident #126892-I found no regulatory insufficiencies.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation of Incident #126892-I.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 64 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 7 Total census: 71

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 70 Deficiencies: 4 Date: May 14, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an investigation of Complaints #119003-C and #120010-C related to tenant care and service adequacy.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints #119003-C and #120010-C. Tenant C1's care related to COVID-19 and code status was substantiated as deficient. Tenant C2's evaluations and service plans were found deficient. Food service temperature violations were also noted.
Findings
The Program failed to provide adequate and appropriate care related to a tenant's COVID-19 diagnosis and symptoms, failed to complete evaluations as needed for another tenant, failed to update service plans to reflect tenant needs, and failed to maintain cold beverage temperatures at safe levels.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to provide adequate and appropriate care related to COVID-19 diagnosis and symptoms for Tenant C1, including lack of vital sign monitoring and conflicting code status information sent to hospital.
Failure to complete evaluations as needed for Tenant C2 related to increased assistance requirements and pain.
Failure to update service plans to reflect Tenant C2's increased assistance needs and pain.
Failure to maintain cold beverages at safe temperatures; milk was found at 53-54 degrees instead of 41 degrees or below.
Report Facts
Total census: 70 Oxygen saturation: 51 Pulse: 113 Respiration rate: 32 Milk temperature: 53.2 Milk temperature: 54.2 Date survey completed: May 14, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Olivia EnglishDirector of NursingNamed in interviews related to Tenant C1 and Tenant C2 care and evaluations
Robert WaltonResource NurseNamed in plan of correction re-education
Julie ReynoldsAssistant Director of NursingNamed in interviews related to Tenant C1 care and plan of correction re-education
Jacobi FeckersExecutive DirectorNamed in plan of correction re-education and interviews
Morgan FoxRegional Manager-Health ServicesNamed in plan of correction re-education and monitoring
Jake PaulDining DirectorNamed in food service temperature deficiency and plan of correction
Kati MontgomeryDining Room SupervisorNamed in food service temperature deficiency and plan of correction

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 71 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 12, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was a recertification inspection conducted to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program and to investigate specific incidents and a complaint.

Complaint Details
The investigation included Incidents #109712-I, #110621-I, #111254-I and Complaint #113983-C; no deficiencies were found.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit and investigation of incidents and complaint.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 61 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 10 Total census: 71

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 16, 2022

Visit Reason
Investigation of Incident # 100481-C at the assisted living facility.

Complaint Details
Investigation of Incident # 100481-C with no regulatory insufficiencies cited.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation of the incident.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 60 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 5 Total census: 65

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 48 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Apr 13, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification visit to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.

Findings
The inspection identified regulatory insufficiencies related to nurse delegation training not completed within 30 days of employment for 5 staff, invalid background check for 1 staff member, and failure to develop individualized service plans reflecting tenants' identified needs and preferences for assistance for 2 tenants.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to complete nurse delegated training within 30 days of employment for 5 direct care staff.
Failed to complete a valid background check prior to employment for 1 staff member.
Failed to develop individualized service plans reflecting tenants' identified needs and preferences for assistance for 2 tenants.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 45 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 3 Total census: 48 Direct care staff with late nurse delegation training: 5 Staff reviewed for valid background check: 7 Tenants with incomplete service plans: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jacobi FeckersExecutive DirectorSigned the Plan of Correction and confirmed findings during interview.
Shawn AndersonDirector of NursingConfirmed nurse delegation documents and service plan findings during interviews.
Erica EwoldtDirector of Health ServicesMentioned in Plan of Correction for training and monitoring compliance.
Jessica GermanTeam Member Experience DirectorMentioned in Plan of Correction for training related to background checks.
Staff ADirect care staff with late nurse delegation training and invalid background check.
Staff BDirect care staff with late nurse delegation training.
Staff CDirect care staff with late nurse delegation training.
Staff DDirect care staff with late nurse delegation training.
Staff EDirect care staff with late nurse delegation training.
Staff FStaff who reported Tenant #5's comments regarding not wanting to live.
Kelly NewcombAssistant Director of NursingMentioned in Plan of Correction for training related to service plans.

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 47 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 29, 2019

Visit Reason
Recertification visit to determine compliance with the licensing rules for an Assisted Living Program.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit for the Assisted Living Program.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 45 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 2 Total census: 47

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 70 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 21, 2017

Visit Reason
Recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program (ALP).

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit for the Assisted Living Program.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 65 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 5 Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 70 TOTAL census of Assisted Living Program: 70

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Census: 66 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 18, 2017

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a plan of correction following investigation of incidents #64006-I and #64625-I.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation of the incidents.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 61 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 5 Total Population of Program at time of onsite: 66 TOTAL census of Assisted Living Program: 66

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 73 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 2, 2016

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint/incident investigation following Complaint/Incident Intake #57802-C on March 1 and 2, 2016.

Complaint Details
Complaint/Incident Intake #57802-C was investigated and found to have no regulatory insufficiencies.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation of Complaint #57802-C. The State Fire Marshal approved the alarm system for the dementia-specific program, and the regulatory insufficiency was removed.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 66 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 7 Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 73 TOTAL census of Assisted Living Program: 73

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rose BoccellaProgram Coordinator, Adult Services BureauAuthor of the cover letter regarding the amended final complaint/incident investigation report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 73 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 25, 2016

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a final complaint/incident investigation for Legacy Pointe in Iowa City, IA, following a complaint intake #56587-C.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations about staffing levels and service plans. Both allegations were found to be not substantiated based on interviews and documentation review.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were identified during the investigation. Allegations regarding staffing and service plans were found to be not substantiated after review of tenant files, incident reports, policies, and interviews with staff and administration.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 64 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 9 Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 73

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rose BoccellaProgram CoordinatorAuthor of the report and contact person for questions

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Mar 24, 2015

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Final Complaint Investigation and Recertification Monitoring Evaluation following a complaint (#51432-C) and a recertification visit at Legacy Pointe, Iowa City, IA.

Complaint Details
Complaint #51432-C alleged issues with admission/discharge. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on tenant file reviews, program documents, and staff interviews. Regulatory insufficiencies were found in record checks, tenant documents, service plans, and nurse review related to the complaint.
Findings
Regulatory insufficiencies were cited related to record checks, tenant documents, service plans, and nurse review. The complaint allegation regarding admission/discharge was unsubstantiated. Deficiencies included failure to complete criminal history background checks prior to employment, incomplete documentation in tenant files, and failure to conduct nurse reviews every 90 days.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to complete a criminal history background check with the Department of Public Safety prior to employment for one staff member.
Failure to document by exception in nurses' notes for one tenant file after 9-9-14 despite events requiring documentation.
Failure to develop a service plan reflecting identified needs and preferences for one tenant.
Failure to complete a nurse review every 90 days for one tenant.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 56 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 6 Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 62 Number of staff files reviewed: 8 Number of tenant files reviewed: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ACertified Nursing AssistantNamed in deficiency for failure to complete criminal history background check prior to employment
Staff BProvided statement regarding tenant #7's condition and care
Kaylan HamerlinckExecutive DirectorRecipient of the report and signed the Plan of Correction
Rose BoccellaProgram Coordinator, Adult Services BureauAuthor of the cover letter for the complaint investigation report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 55 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 17, 2014

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a final complaint/incident investigation following a tenant incident involving impaired decision-making and elopement at Silvercrest Legacy Pointe.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved a tenant with impaired decision-making who left the program without staff knowledge or authorization. The tenant was observed outside the building and redirected inside. Safety checks were initiated and later discontinued at the family's request. There were no prior elopements and no elopements after the incident. Staff followed applicable policies and procedures.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were identified. Staff interviews, tenant file review, and observations indicated adequate staffing and adherence to policies. The tenant was safely redirected and monitored, with no injuries or history of prior elopements.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 54 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 1 Total population of program at time of on-site: 55

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rose BoccellaProgram CoordinatorSigned the report and contact person for questions

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 59 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Apr 9, 2013

Visit Reason
The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted to review the Plan of Correction in response to previously identified regulatory insufficiencies and to evaluate compliance with assisted living program regulations.

Findings
The report found that the program did not receive any regulatory insufficiencies during the certification period. However, some service plans did not reflect tenant identified needs and preferences, and medication administration and documentation protocols were not fully followed.

Deficiencies (2)
The service plan did not reflect tenant identified needs and preferences for assistance.
Medication protocol was not followed regarding administration and documentation of medications.
Report Facts
Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 59 Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 52 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephanie CumminsMAMonitor conducting the evaluation
Margaret KaltefleiterRN MSMonitor conducting the evaluation
Rose BoccellaProgram CoordinatorAuthor of the cover letter for the report

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 66 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 26, 2011

Visit Reason
An on-site monitoring evaluation was conducted at Silvercrest Legacy Pointe to assess compliance with regulatory requirements as part of the final recertification monitoring evaluation.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during this onsite recertification monitoring evaluation. The program did not receive any regulatory insufficiencies during the certification period.

Report Facts
Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 63 Current number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 3 Total Population: 66

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephanie CumminsMAMonitor
Margaret KaltefleiterRN MSMonitor
Joyce KixRNMonitor

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 57 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 2, 2009

Visit Reason
A monitoring evaluation and complaint investigation on-site visit were conducted at Silvercrest Legacy Pointe Assisted Living on June 2, 2009, in response to Complaint #22208-C regarding regulatory insufficiency and tenant care concerns.

Complaint Details
Complaint #22208-C alleged that a tenant exceeded the appropriate level of care, tenants requested smaller food portions which were not accommodated, administrative staff did not listen to tenant concerns, and a tenant's pendant was not working leading to delayed ambulance response. The complaint was substantiated with a regulatory insufficiency noted for failure to report a tenant's fall with substantial injury.
Findings
The investigation found no regulatory insufficiencies in most areas such as tenant exclusion criteria, food service, staffing, and structural requirements. However, a regulatory insufficiency was noted for failure to notify the Department of Inspections and Appeals within 24 hours of an accident causing substantial injury. The program was assessed a $500 civil penalty, which was paid.

Deficiencies (1)
The program did not notify the Department of Inspections and Appeals within twenty-four hours of an accident causing substantial injury or death, or any fire or natural or other disaster occurring at or near the assisted living program.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 500 Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 56 Current number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 1 Total Population: 57

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephanie CumminsMAMonitor involved in complaint investigation
Michael StreepyRNMonitor involved in complaint investigation
Ann MartinBureau Chief, Adult Services BureauSigned conclusion letter regarding civil penalty and plan of correction
Jim HunterExecutive DirectorFacility Executive Director named in report

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 61 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Apr 6, 2005

Visit Reason
The visit was a re-certification monitoring evaluation conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for the assisted living program at Legacy Pointe.

Findings
The program had several regulatory insufficiencies including failure to evaluate each tenant's functional and cognitive abilities within 30 days of occupancy and annually, failure to update service plans within 30 days, failure to obtain tenant signatures on updated service plans, and lack of appropriately trained direct care staff under the current RN's direction.

Deficiencies (4)
The program did not evaluate each tenant’s functional and cognitive abilities and health status within 30 days of occupancy and annually.
The program did not update the service plan within 30 days of occupancy for tenants receiving personal or health related care.
The program did not obtain the tenant’s signature when the service plan was updated within 30 days of admission and annually.
The program did not have appropriately trained direct care staff under the direction of the current RN.
Report Facts
Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 54 Current number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 7 Total Population: 61

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BurkhartExecutive DirectorNamed as Executive Director of the facility and signer of the Plan of Correction letter
Stephanie CumminsSW, MAMonitor conducting the evaluation

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