Inspection Reports for Majestic Care of South Bend
52654 N IRONWOOD RD, IN, 46635
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The most recent inspection on June 18, 2025, found Majestic Care of South Bend in compliance with no deficiencies cited related to the complaint investigated. Prior inspections showed a mixed record with multiple citations primarily involving resident care issues such as medication administration, staffing shortages, and care planning, as well as recurring Life Safety Code deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, fire safety, and electrical hazards. Several complaint investigations were substantiated over time, including failures in abuse reporting, supervision leading to resident elopement, and verbal abuse by staff, but many complaints were also found unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to be improving recently, with the latest inspections showing compliance and correction of earlier cited deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
Census over time
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure emergency preparedness policies included subsistence needs for staff and residents, including food, water, medical supplies, and alternate energy sources. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure emergency preparedness communication plan included primary and alternate means for communication with staff and emergency agencies. | SS=F |
| Failed to conduct emergency plan exercises at least twice per year including unannounced staff drills. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide documentation of annual or semiannual cleaning and inspection of kitchen exhaust system. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain kitchen extinguishing system manual activation pull station between 42 and 48 inches above floor. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure annual testing of backflow prevention device in sprinkler system piping. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure electrical receptacle in North pantry was protected with a cover plate. | SS=E |
| Failed to conduct quarterly fire drills for all shifts in all quarters as required. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure annual inspection and testing of fire door assemblies were completed and documented. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure all non-hospital-grade electrical receptacles at resident room locations were tested annually. | SS=F |
| Used an extension cord as a substitute for fixed wiring in resident room 203. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Johnson | Executive Director | Named in exit conference and plan of correction |
| Maintenance Director | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including emergency preparedness, fire drills, fire door inspections, sprinkler system, and electrical issues |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide a dependent resident an assistive device (wheelchair) for accommodation of needs. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure a SNF-ABN form was provided following the end of Medicare skilled services for a resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide notice of transfer form for residents hospitalized. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide notice of bed hold policy when residents were hospitalized. | SS=D |
| Failed to develop a person-centered care plan regarding fluid needs for a resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure care plan conferences were completed every quarter for residents reviewed. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure residents were assisted with personal hygiene and showers as scheduled. | SS=D |
| Failed to follow physician's orders related to flushing a G-tube and changing tubing for residents with G-tubes. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure medication error rate was below 5%, with 2 errors in 25 opportunities observed. | SS=D |
| Failed to store and prepare food in a sanitary manner related to labeling and dating of opened food and disposal of expired spices. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure infection control practices for respiratory equipment storage, catheter care, blood sugar monitoring, and glucometer cleaning. | SS=D |
| Failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment related to monitoring personal refrigerator temperatures and disposing of expired food. | SS=D |
| Failed to maintain employee health records related to preemployment physical examination and annual dementia training for staff. | — |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Johnson | Executive Director | Signed the inspection report. |
| CNA 2 | Employee whose file lacked preemployment physical examination. | |
| RN 10 | Employee who did not complete required annual dementia training. | |
| RN 11 | Nurse observed during medication pass with medication errors. | |
| QMA 3 | Qualified Medication Aide | Mentioned in relation to resident care and oral hygiene. |
| QMA 14 | Qualified Medication Aide | Observed cleaning glucometer improperly. |
| CNA 4 | Observed performing catheter care. | |
| CNA 8 | Provided information about respiratory equipment cleaning. | |
| Unit Manager | Provided multiple interviews and policies related to care and infection control. | |
| Director of Nursing | Provided interviews and policies related to care and medication administration. | |
| Director of Human Resources | Provided information about employee records and training. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure sufficient number of licensed nurses (RN/LPN) to provide care and services, affecting 4 residents. | SS=F |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Smith | Administrator | Signed report and provided facility assessment tool and staffing policy |
| RN 2 | Interviewed and indicated insufficient staffing and workload challenges | |
| QMA 3 | Interviewed and reported short staffing and missed scheduled showers | |
| CNA 4 | Interviewed and reported insufficient staffing and difficulty providing care | |
| CNA 5 | Interviewed and reported no improvement in staffing and overwhelming workload | |
| CNA 6 | Interviewed and reported staffing challenges and inability to complete scheduled showers | |
| Regional Director of Operations | Interviewed and confirmed staffing levels below required levels on multiple dates |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure residents transferred to hospital for dialysis received proper notification including appeal rights, bed hold policy, and Ombudsman information. | Level D |
| Failed to ensure residents continued to receive dialysis services after the closure of the facility-based dialysis center, resulting in missed treatments and emergency hospitalizations. | Level K |
| Failed to ensure licensed nurse observed medication consumption during administration for one resident. | — |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN 11 | Agency Staffing Nurse | Observed medication pass and left medications unattended in Resident Q's room. |
| LPN 12 | Unit Manager | Sent Residents D and E to hospital due to missed dialysis and lack of transfer documentation. |
| Transport Employee 7 | Responsible for arranging transportation for dialysis residents; reported issues with dialysis referrals and transport. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Facility Nurse Practitioner | Instructed sending residents to ER if dialysis missed; involved in care of residents missing dialysis. |
| Admission Coordinator | Handled dialysis admission processes for multiple residents; reported delays and cancellations. | |
| Regional Nurse Consultant | Confirmed lack of transfer documentation and dialysis lab draws; provided dialysis communication records. | |
| Interim Administrator | Provided facility policies and acknowledged dialysis service closure and related issues. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to immediately initiate CPR in accordance with resident's advanced directives resulting in resident death. | SS=J |
| Failed to ensure sufficient licensed nursing staff to provide care and services to residents. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure residents received medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policy. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure shower rooms were cleansed after use, leaving unsanitary conditions. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 3 | Registered Nurse | Only licensed nurse on duty during resident's death, involved in CPR delay. |
| QMA 2 | Qualified Medication Aide | Reported resident complaints and involved in CPR initiation delay. |
| CNA 4 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed CPR event and assisted with resident care during emergency. |
| CNA 5 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Assisted resident during day of incident, communicated resident's condition. |
| Interim Director of Nursing | Interim DON | On call during incident, provided guidance on resident transfer. |
| Unit Manager | Unit Manager | Responsible for shower room cleanliness and nursing unit staffing. |
| Housekeeping Manager | Housekeeping Manager | Responsible for cleaning protocols and shower room maintenance. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| The facility did not report an allegation of abuse to local law enforcement within 24 hours. | SS=D |
| The facility did not thoroughly investigate an allegation of resident-to-resident abuse. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse 9 | RN | Documented incident in progress notes and involved in investigation |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding reporting and investigation of incident | |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Interviewed regarding investigation and reporting procedures |
| Environmental Service Manager | Witnessed incident and notified RN 9 | |
| Social Service Director | SSD | Interviewed residents and documented statements related to incident |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure a resident's representative was notified timely when there was an acute change in the resident's condition (Resident F). | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure appropriate interventions were provided when there was an acute change of condition (Resident F). | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rayne Wise | Executive Director | Signed the report |
| LPN 2 | Documented progress notes and involved in notification delay and resident care | |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Involved in notification of resident's son and education on Change of Condition Policy |
| NP | Nurse Practitioner | Provided clinical assessment and involved in care decisions |
| Administrator | Provided facility policies during interviews |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure a full hydrostatic flush was performed on 1 of 2 automatic sprinkler piping systems as required by NFPA 25. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 1 smoking areas were maintained by disposing cigarette butts in a metal or noncombustible container with self-closing cover devices. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain 1 of 1 rolling fire door in accordance with NFPA 80; fire door failed inspection due to malfunction in release/test box and inability to reset tension. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure 2 of 2 power strips were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring to provide power equipment with a high current draw. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rayne Wise | Executive Director | Signed as Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's Signature. |
| Maintenance Director | Present during inspection and interviewed regarding sprinkler system, smoking area, fire door, and power cord deficiencies. |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to supervise a resident with severe cognitive deficits and wandering behaviors, resulting in elopement. | SS=J (Immediate Jeopardy) |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing Services | Director of Nursing Services | Named in relation to notification of immediate jeopardy and involvement in resident supervision |
| Social Service Director | Social Service Director | Observed resident sitting outside and involved in incident reporting |
| Psychiatric Services Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatric Services Nurse Practitioner | Provided clinical observations about the resident's condition and safety risks |
| Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant | Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant | Witnessed resident exiting the facility and sitting outside |
| Marketing/Admission Director | Marketing/Admission Director | Sat with resident outside and involved in supervision attempts |
| Administrator | Administrator | Involved in investigation and communication with cab company and police |
| LPN 2 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Staff on resident's unit unaware of elopement until notified |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure 1 of 16 exit signs was continuously illuminated in the Main Dining area. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 1 kitchen fire suppression system was inspected semi-annually and exhaust fans were not working. | SS=E |
| Failed to provide correct written fire watch policy for fire alarm system out of service for more than 4 hours. | SS=C |
| Failed to ensure a full hydrostatic flush was performed on 1 of 2 automatic sprinkler piping systems. | SS=F |
| Failed to provide correct written policies for sprinkler system out-of-service for more than 10 hours. | SS=C |
| Failed to inspect 8 of 20 portable fire extinguishers monthly. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 2 storage room corridor doors had proper latching and resisted passage of smoke. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain smoking area by disposing cigarette butts in metal containers with self-closing covers. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain annual testing of 1 of 1 rolling fire door in accordance with NFPA 80. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure annual inspection and testing of 5 of 5 fire door assemblies were completed. | — |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 1 portable space heater was not used in the facility. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure 4 of 4 power strips were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring to provide power to high current draw equipment. | — |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 1 flexible cord was not used as a substitute for fixed wiring. | — |
| Failed to ensure 1 of 1 flexible cord was installed properly and used in a safe manner. | — |
| Failed to ensure oxygen cylinders in 2 of 2 transfilling/storage rooms were properly secured from falling. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | Named in multiple findings related to fire safety deficiencies and corrective actions | |
| Executive Director | Provided in-service training to Maintenance Director on various fire safety policies and procedures |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 residents interviewed were free of verbal abuse (Resident E). | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA 6 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in verbal abuse finding and suspended pending investigation |
| RN 5 | Registered Nurse | Involved in investigation and de-escalation of verbal abuse incident |
| Shawn Blackburn | Regional Nurse Consultant | Signed the inspection report |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to ensure 28 residents with resident trust accounts had access to more than $50 daily and reasonable access after hours and weekends. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure documentation of notification to a Medicaid resident exceeding allowable limit. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 residents were free from verbal abuse. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to notify Ombudsman timely of resident discharge for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to develop care plan for impaired vision for 1 of 28 residents reviewed. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to revise care plan and include resident in care plan meetings for 1 of 29 residents reviewed. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to provide shaving and nail care for dependent residents. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to arrange ophthalmology follow-up appointment for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for vision and hearing. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure oxygen and respiratory equipment use was ordered and care planned for 2 of 28 residents reviewed for respiratory needs. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to provide trauma-informed care plan for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for PTSD. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure medication was available for administration in 2 of 3 residents reviewed who received anxiolytic medication. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendation for PRN medication was re-evaluated and signed by physician for 1 of 5 residents reviewed. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure insulin was administered at the correct time for 1 of 2 residents reviewed. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure medication error rate was less than 5%, with 5 errors observed in 39 opportunities. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure medications were labeled and dated in 1 of 2 medication storage rooms and 1 of 2 medication carts. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure dental examinations and referrals were completed timely for 3 residents reviewed for dental services. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure food items and drinks were covered when transporting meal trays to residents. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure nursing staff followed manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning glucometer. | Level 1 |
| Facility failed to ensure shower drains were free of debris in the north shower room. | Level 1 |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Blackburn | RN, Regional Nurse Consultant | Signed report |
| RN 5 | Involved in abuse investigation and resident care | |
| CNA 6 | Involved in abuse investigation and resident care | |
| LPN 3 | Involved in medication misappropriation investigation | |
| LPN 4 | Involved in medication misappropriation investigation | |
| RN 2 | Involved in medication misappropriation investigation |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to ensure showers were received per resident choices for 5 of 6 residents reviewed for activities of daily living. | SS=E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ekete | Executive Director | Signed the report |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding shower documentation and deficiencies | |
| QMA 5 | Interviewed regarding shower sheets and schedules | |
| CNA 6 | Interviewed regarding shower frequency and documentation |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to report an allegation of abuse for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident K). | Level D |
| Failed to investigate an allegation of abuse for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident K). | Level D |
| Failed to ensure residents who were incontinent were kept clean, dry and odor free for 2 of 4 residents reviewed (Residents G and H). | Level D |
| Failed to ensure rooms where oxygen was being used or stored were identified by oxygen signs for 10 of 12 resident rooms observed. | Level E |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ekete | Executive Director | Signed the report and involved in administrative oversight |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan reviewed and updated at least annually. | SS=C |
| Failed to develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures reviewed and updated at least annually. | SS=C |
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan reviewed and updated at least annually. | SS=C |
| Failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness training and testing program reviewed and updated at least annually. | SS=C |
| Failed to analyze the LTC facility's response to and maintain documentation of all drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency events, and revise the LTC facility's emergency plan as needed. | SS=F |
| Failed to ensure hazardous area door (Biohazard room corridor door) fully self-closes and latches. | SS=E |
| Fire alarm system control panel had incorrect date and time displayed. | SS=C |
| Failed to maintain sprinkler system escutcheon properly sealed in electrical closet ceiling. | SS=E |
| Smoke barrier doors obstructed by a reclining chair preventing full closure. | SS=E |
| Failed to provide ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection for electrical outlets within 6 feet of wet locations (hand washing sink in nurse's station). | SS=E |
| Use of power strip in Social Services office for refrigerator and microwave instead of fixed wiring. | SS=E |
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure personal privacy for 2 residents when staff entered rooms without knocking or asking permission. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for 2 residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure adequate blood sugar check practices for 2 residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure treatment and services to prevent and heal pressure ulcers for 1 resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure restorative treatment for impaired range of motion for 1 resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure ongoing communication and assessments for 4 residents receiving dialysis. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure adequate labeling and open dates on medications for 11 residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure side effect monitoring for 1 resident receiving psychotropic medications. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure a complete and accurate facility assessment for the time period of 8/2021 through 7/2022. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain complete and accurate resident records for 4 residents. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure compliance was monitored regarding prior identified concerns including dialysis and medication storage for 14 residents and failed to ensure complete records of quality assurance meetings for 7 months. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain pneumonia immunization documentation and ensure residents were current on pneumococcal vaccination for 3 residents. | SS=D |
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN 2 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in blood sugar check and medication labeling findings |
| QMA 3 | Qualified Medical Assistant | Named in medication labeling findings |
| DNS | Director of Nursing Services | Named in multiple findings including privacy, MDS accuracy, wound care, dialysis, and quality assurance |
| ED | Executive Director | Named in multiple findings including facility assessment and quality assurance |
| RN 7 | Registered Nurse | Named in dialysis communication findings |
| PCT 8 | Patient Care Technician | Named in dialysis communication findings |
| Regional Nurse Consultant | Named in multiple findings including privacy, MDS accuracy, wound care, psychotropic medication monitoring, and immunizations |
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