Inspection Reports for
Majestic Care of Avon

445 S County Rd 525 E, Avon, IN 46123, AVON, IN, 46123

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 13 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

210% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2022
2023
2024

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 100% occupied

Based on a November 2024 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Sep 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Jun 2024 Oct 2024 Nov 2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 76 Capacity: 76 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 22, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00447706 at Majestic Care of Avon.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00447706 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 76 Census Bed Type SNF/NF: 75 Census Bed Type SNF: 1 Census Payor Type Medicare: 1 Census Payor Type Medicaid: 59 Census Payor Type Other: 16

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 79 Capacity: 79 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 31, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted to investigate two complaints, IN00446139 and IN00445943, at Majestic Care of Avon.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00446139 and Complaint IN00445943 were both unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Findings
Both complaints were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant federal and state regulations regarding the complaint investigations.

Report Facts
Census Bed Type: 79 Census Payor Type - Medicare: 0 Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 72 Census Payor Type - Other: 7

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Life Safety
Census: 84 Capacity: 140 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 10, 2024

Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted to verify compliance with fire safety and life safety code requirements.

Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code. All resident areas and facility service areas were fully sprinklered.

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Life Safety
Census: 82 Capacity: 140 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a) to assess compliance with fire safety and life safety code requirements.

Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several Life Safety Code requirements including failure to document sprinkler system inspections, failure to inspect portable fire extinguishers monthly, failure to conduct quarterly fire drills on all shifts, failure to inspect one fire door assembly annually, and improper storage of combustible materials near oxygen storage equipment.

Deficiencies (5)
NFPA 25 requires monthly inspection of gauges on wet pipe sprinkler systems; the facility failed to document inspections for certain weeks and months in 2024.
NFPA 10 requires monthly inspection of portable fire extinguishers; the facility failed to inspect 32 extinguishers monthly and lacked documentation for several months in 2023 and 2024.
LSC 19.7.1.6 requires quarterly fire drills on each shift; the facility failed to conduct or document fire drills for 4 of 4 quarters on various shifts.
NFPA 80 requires annual inspection of fire door assemblies; the facility failed to inspect the Oxygen Storage and Transfilling room door during the last annual inspection.
NFPA 99 requires combustible materials to be separated by at least five feet from oxygen storage; the facility stored combustible materials within five feet of oxygen containers.
Report Facts
Certified beds: 140 Resident census: 82 Portable fire extinguishers: 32 Cardboard boxes of gloves and respiratory items: 100

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Timothy HuffAdministratorNamed as facility administrator present at exit conference

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 81 Deficiencies: 7 Date: Aug 8, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted August 4-8, 2024.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete resident self-administration medication assessments, inadequate response to resident council grievances about call light wait times, inaccurate coding of falls on MDS, failure to follow non-smoking policy, insufficient licensed nurse staffing on weekends, lack of appropriate assessments and care plans for residents with dementia in relationships, and improper labeling and storage of medications.

Deficiencies (7)
483.10(c)(7) The facility failed to ensure resident assessments were completed for 1 resident who self-administers medications, missing quarterly assessments for several medications.
483.10(f)(5)(i)-(iv)(6)(7) The facility failed to address Resident Council grievances related to call light wait and response times in a timely and effective manner for 5 residents representing all 82 residents.
483.20(g) The facility failed to accurately code falls on the MDS for 1 of 2 residents reviewed, omitting a fall resulting in fracture.
483.25(d)(1)(2) The facility failed to follow its non-smoking policy and allowed 6 residents to smoke on facility grounds and keep smoking materials in their rooms without documented smoking assessments.
483.35(a)(1)(2) The facility failed to ensure sufficient licensed nurse coverage on weekends for 1 of 4 quarters reviewed, with licensed staff hours per patient per day below minimum standards.
483.40(b)(3) The facility failed to ensure two cognitively impaired residents on the memory care unit had appropriate assessments, ongoing supervision, and person-centered care plans for their relationship.
483.45(g)(h)(1)(2) The facility failed to label and date medications when opened and remove expired medications from use for 3 of 5 medication carts and 1 of 2 refrigerators observed.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 78 Census SNF: 3 Total Census: 81 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.48 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.49 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.37 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.36 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.45 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.39 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.38 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.43 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.27 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.19 Licensed Staff PPD: 0.39

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 8, 2024

Visit Reason
Paper compliance review for the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review.

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Life Safety
Census: 84 Capacity: 140 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 19, 2024

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Preoccupancy Survey was conducted to assess compliance with fire safety and life safety codes following facility renovations to accommodate a new dialysis unit.

Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, the Life Safety Code, and fire safety regulations. The facility is fully sprinklered with appropriate smoke detection systems installed.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 30, 2024

Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00418144 completed on March 13, 2024.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance to the Investigation of Complaint IN00418144.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 30, 2024

Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaints IN00427703 and IN00427705 completed on February 6, 2024.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance to the Investigation of Complaints IN00427703 and IN00427705.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 85 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 11, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of multiple complaints regarding resident care and safety in the secured memory care unit.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints IN00417543, IN00418144, IN00418880, IN00419455, IN00420138, and IN00429558. Deficiencies related to complaint IN00418144 were substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited at F744. Other complaints had no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate person-centered care, supervision, and engaging activities in the secured memory care unit, resulting in resident-to-resident altercations and accidents. Several residents experienced injuries due to wandering and aggressive behaviors, and the facility lacked sufficient activity programming and supervision to prevent these incidents.

Deficiencies (1)
483.40(b)(3) Treatment/Service for Dementia: The facility failed to ensure the secured memory care unit provided person-centered care, supervision, and engaging activities to prevent resident-to-resident altercations and accidents affecting 30 residents.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 30 Total licensed capacity: 85

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Timothy HuffAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on report.
Director of Nursing Services (DNS)Interviewed regarding investigation and admissions.
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) 14Interviewed about night of Resident B's fall.
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) 16Interviewed about night of Resident B's fall.
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) 15Interviewed about accident involving Resident B.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Provided facility policies and guidelines.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 6, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00427703 and IN00427705 related to allegations of abuse at Majestic Care of Avon.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints IN00427703 and IN00427705 alleging abuse of Resident B. The complaints were substantiated based on video evidence and staff/family interviews.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a non-verbal, cognitively impaired resident (Resident B) was free from abuse by staff. Video evidence showed CNA 12 physically abusing Resident B during care, and staff failed to immediately report the abuse to the Administrator. The facility took corrective actions including termination of involved staff and staff education on abuse prevention and reporting.

Deficiencies (2)
483.12(a)(1) The facility failed to ensure a non-verbal, cognitively impaired resident was free from abuse when CNA 12 hit Resident B during care and staff did not intervene or reposition the resident properly.
483.12(c)(1) The facility failed to ensure staff immediately reported witnessed abuse to the Administrator; QMA 11 delayed reporting and the Administrator had no record of the initial call.
Report Facts
Census: 81 Deficiency cited: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
QMA 11Qualified Medication AideWitnessed abuse, reported incident, involved in care of Resident B
CNA 12Certified Nurse AidePerpetrator of abuse against Resident B
LPN 13Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding abuse and reporting procedures
Nikki OsborneRegional Nurse ConsultantSigned the inspection report

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Re-Inspection
Census: 92 Capacity: 140 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 14, 2023

Visit Reason
This was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted to verify compliance with fire safety and licensure requirements.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The facility was fully sprinklered and had appropriate smoke detection systems installed.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 91 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 14, 2023

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00417090.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00417090 was investigated and found to have no related deficiencies.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.

Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 91 Census Payor Type Total: 91

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Census: 92 Capacity: 140 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jul 17, 2023

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a).

Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements. Deficiencies were identified related to kitchen hood extinguishing system coverage, semiannual kitchen exhaust system inspections, quarterly fire drills, fire alarm signal transmission during drills, and proper securing of oxygen cylinders.

Deficiencies (5)
NFPA 96 requires cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors to be protected by fire-extinguishing equipment. The kitchen hood extinguishing system nozzles were not properly aligned to cover all cooking equipment.
The facility failed to ensure the kitchen exhaust system was inspected semiannually as required by NFPA 96. Documentation was incomplete for the last twelve months.
The facility failed to conduct quarterly fire drills for 1 of 4 quarters as required by Life Safety Code 19.7.1.6.
Four of twelve fire drills lacked verification of transmission of the fire alarm signal to the monitoring station, violating LSC 19.7.1.4.
One oxygen cylinder was found unsecured and not properly chained or supported, violating NFPA 99 storage requirements.
Report Facts
Certified beds: 140 Census: 92 Residents potentially affected: 18 Staff potentially affected: 6 Visitors potentially affected: 4 Fire drills missing: 1 Fire drills lacking alarm transmission verification: 4 Oxygen cylinders unsecured: 1

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Annual Inspection
Census: 94 Deficiencies: 15 Date: Jun 30, 2023

Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted from June 25 to June 30, 2023.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to respond to Resident Council grievances, inadequate posting of Ombudsman information, unsafe water temperatures in memory care resident rooms, cleanliness and homelike environment issues, inaccurate resident assessments, delayed toileting assistance, fall prevention interventions, medication safety, respiratory care, nurse staffing posting, dietary staffing and meal timeliness, food safety and pest control, and memory care director qualifications.

Deficiencies (15)
Resident Council grievances were not responded to timely for 6 of 6 months reviewed, affecting all 92 residents.
Information about the Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program was not visibly posted or accessible for 5 of 6 days of the survey.
Memory care resident rooms had water temperatures below 100 degrees Fahrenheit for 11 of 11 rooms tested.
Resident rooms on the 800 hall and memory care unit were dirty and not homelike for 22 of 22 rooms observed.
The quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment for 1 resident inaccurately coded oxygen use despite oxygen therapy being administered.
Resident 78 did not receive timely toileting assistance despite repeated call light use, causing discomfort.
Resident 7 with history of falls and fractures lacked appropriate fall prevention interventions including use of gait belts and secure mattresses.
Memory care resident rooms contained medications not secured or assessed for self-administration safety.
Resident 14 with bowel incontinence did not receive timely assessment or treatment for constipation, resulting in hospitalization.
Oxygen therapy and respiratory care were not provided according to physician orders for 4 residents; equipment was unclean, tubing undated, and oxygen flow rates incorrect.
Daily nurse staffing information was not updated or posted on weekends for 1 of 6 days observed.
The kitchen was understaffed resulting in delayed meal service for all residents.
Kitchen food items were undated, refrigeration thermometers were missing or nonfunctional, kitchen was unclean, and staff failed to use proper facial hair coverings and hand hygiene.
Memory care unit had crawling ants in resident rooms and kitchen, with ineffective pest control measures.
The facility failed to ensure the memory care director met educational and training requirements and failed to provide a signed Special Unit Disclosure form to the state.
Report Facts
Resident census: 94 Memory care residents observed: 32 Water temperature readings: 11 Resident council months reviewed: 6 Residents affected by grievance deficiency: 92 Residents observed in dining room: 15 Residents observed in dining area: 25

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Josiah MarxExecutive DirectorSigned report and involved in administrative responses
KAM 24Kitchen Account ManagerProvided kitchen tour and information on kitchen staffing and cleanliness
RDMRegional Dietary ManagerProvided information on dietary staffing and meal service
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesProvided policies and information on nursing and respiratory care
UM 4Unit ManagerInvolved in fall prevention and resident care observations
QMA 6Qualified Medication AideProvided information on oxygen tubing storage
ESSEnvironmental Services SupervisorReported pest control issues and cleaning
RNC 14Regional Nurse ConsultantProvided information on Special Unit Disclosure form and policies
KMITKitchen Manager in TrainingProvided kitchen tour and staffing information

Inspection Report

Renewal
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 30, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was a paper compliance review for the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review for the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 13, 2023

Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00405358 completed on April 28, 2023.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance to the Investigation of Complaint IN00405358.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 98 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 28, 2023

Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00404698 and IN00405358. Complaint IN00404698 had no deficiencies cited, while complaint IN00405358 resulted in federal/state deficiencies related to pharmacy services.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00404698 had no deficiencies related to the allegations. Complaint IN00405358 was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited related to pharmacy services.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure routine medications were available, dispensed according to physician's orders, and stored in an organized manner for 3 of 4 residents reviewed. Specific issues included missing medications, incorrect medication doses, and delays in medication administration.

Deficiencies (1)
483.45 Pharmacy Services: The facility failed to provide routine medications as ordered and failed to maintain organized medication storage for 3 of 4 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 98 Census Payor Type Total: 98 Medication doses documented: 116 Medication doses delivered: 112 Medication doses received: 27

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rachel Cremeans-HeraldDirector of Nursing ServicesNamed in relation to medication ordering and corrective actions

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 25, 2023

Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction related to the paper compliance review of complaint investigations IN00400251 and IN00400697 completed on February 17, 2023.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance for the referenced complaint investigations.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 101 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 16, 2023

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00404012.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00404012 was investigated and found to have no related deficiencies.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00404012 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.

Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 101 Census Bed Type SNF/NF: 97 Census Bed Type SNF: 4 Census Payor Type Medicare: 11 Census Payor Type Medicaid: 58 Census Payor Type Other: 32

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 96 Capacity: 96 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 17, 2023

Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00395451, IN00400251, IN00400314, and IN00400697.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00395451 - Substantiated with no deficiencies cited. Complaint IN00400251 - Substantiated with deficiencies cited at F684 and F686. Complaint IN00400314 - Unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. Complaint IN00400697 - Substantiated with deficiencies cited at F684 and F686.
Findings
The facility failed to assess, document, and treat a non-pressure wound to the posterior head for one resident and failed to prevent, assess, and accurately document pressure ulcers for another resident. Several deficiencies related to quality of care and treatment of pressure ulcers were substantiated.

Deficiencies (2)
F684 Quality of Care: The facility failed to assess, document, and treat a non-pressure wound to the posterior head for Resident D, resulting in lack of proper wound care and communication with the resident's guardian and physician.
F686 Treatment/Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcer: The facility failed to prevent, assess, and accurately document pressure ulcers for Resident D, including unstageable and stage 3 pressure ulcers on the sacrum and buttocks.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 96 Licensed Capacity: 96 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1.2 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.2 Pressure ulcer measurements: 3.66 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1.72 Pressure ulcer measurements: 2.2 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1.38 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.8 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.7 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.1 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Josiah MarxExecutive DirectorSigned plan of correction and contact for desk review
RN 7Registered NurseProvided late entry notes and interview regarding Resident D's wound care
NP 9Wound Nurse PractitionerConducted skin and wound evaluations and provided interview
NP 10Nurse PractitionerDiagnosed seroma on Resident D's head and provided interview
Josiah MarxExecutive DirectorSigned plan of correction and contact for desk review

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 3, 2022

Visit Reason
Paper compliance review related to unrelated deficiencies cited during multiple complaint investigations completed on September 14, 2022.

Findings
Majestic Care of Avon was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review for the unrelated deficiencies cited during the complaint investigations.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 101 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 19, 2022

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of two complaints, IN00390897 and IN00391688.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00390897 was substantiated with no deficiencies cited. Complaint IN00391688 was substantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
Both complaints were substantiated, but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.

Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 101 Census Payor Type Total: 101

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 12, 2022

Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of multiple complaints (IN00377486, IN00378911, IN00380381, IN00385448, IN00386545, and IN00388116) at Majestic Care of Avon.

Complaint Details
Six complaints were investigated. Five complaints (IN00377486, IN00378911, IN00380381, IN00385448, IN00386545) were unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. Complaint IN00388116 was substantiated but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
Findings
The investigation found five complaints unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence and one complaint substantiated with no deficiencies related to the allegations cited. An unrelated deficiency was cited regarding failure to ensure wound care treatments were implemented as ordered for four residents with pressure ulcers.

Deficiencies (1)
483.25(b)(1)(i)(ii) The facility failed to ensure wound care treatments were implemented as ordered by physicians for 4 of 4 residents reviewed with pressure ulcers, including Residents H, J, K, and L. A Qualified Medication Aide signed off on treatments without completing them, which is outside her scope of practice.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 103 Medicare Census: 27 Medicaid Census: 67 Other Payor Census: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rachel Cremeans-HeraldDirector of Nursing (DNS)Named in wound care deficiency and plan of correction
Qualified Medication Aide 10Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)Signed wound treatment records without completing treatments, outside scope of practice

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