Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 12.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

232% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

32 24 16 8 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 5, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding failure to accurately document and perform wound treatment for Resident #42, which could cause delays in treatment and potential harm.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed that the LPN did not perform the wound care treatment on the night shift of September 3, 2025, but charted it as done. The Director of Nursing suspended the nurse involved after confirming the missed treatment and inaccurate documentation. The resident reported the missed treatment, and the risk of infection, further surgery, or death was noted.
Findings
The facility failed to accurately document and perform wound care treatment for one resident, resulting in a missed wound treatment on the night shift of September 3, 2025. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) did not perform the wound care as ordered but charted it as completed, leading to concerns about resident safety and documentation accuracy.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Report Facts
Date of wound progress note: Sep 3, 2025 Date of order initiation: Sep 3, 2025 Date of care plan initiation: Jul 15, 2025 Date of interviews: Sep 5, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #25Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Named in wound care omission and inaccurate documentation
Staff #58Director of Nursing (DON)Suspended nurse involved and provided statements on wound care incident

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 11 Date: Apr 4, 2025

Visit Reason
Recertification survey combined with complaint investigation citing 12 deficiencies related to administration policies, resident rights, infection control, food safety, and care planning.

Findings
Recertification survey combined with complaint investigation citing 12 deficiencies related to administration policies, resident rights, infection control, food safety, and care planning.

Deficiencies (11)
R9-10-403.C — Administrator policies and procedures
§483.10(f) — Resident self-determination
§483.10(c)(6) — Resident rights
§483.25(e) — Incontinence care
§483.60(i) — Food safety requirements
§483.65 — Specialized rehabilitative services
§483.80 — Infection Control
R9-10-410.B — Resident pharmacy selection and dignity
R9-10-413.B — Medical director responsibilities
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care
R9-10-423.A — Food establishment contracts

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Apr 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding the facility's failure to ensure resident rights to self-determination and continuation of specialized rehabilitative services, proper code status orders and care planning, appropriate bowel and catheter care, infection prevention and control, and food handling practices.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed substantiated deficiencies related to resident rights, care planning, therapy services, bowel and catheter care, infection control, and food handling practices. The resident (#65) was denied continuation of therapy despite insurance coverage. Resident (#98) lacked documented code status orders. Resident (#12) experienced untreated constipation and resident (#46) had inadequate catheter care. Infection control concerns were noted with a torn fall mat for resident (#2).
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident's right to continue specialized rehabilitative services, failed to order and care plan for a resident's code status, did not provide appropriate bowel and catheter care, failed to follow proper food handling practices, and did not maintain infection control measures for a resident. These deficiencies could result in loss of autonomy, inappropriate emergent care, complications from constipation and catheter care, risk of foodborne illness, and transmission of infection.

Deficiencies (6)
Failed to ensure resident #65 had the right to make choices regarding continuation of specialized rehabilitative services.
Failed to ensure resident #98 code status was ordered and care planned in the clinical record.
Failed to provide appropriate care related to constipation for resident #12 and catheter care for resident #46 as ordered.
Failed to follow proper food handling practices while distributing uncovered beverages.
Failed to provide specialized rehabilitative services to resident #65 according to provider orders and professional standards.
Failed to ensure infection control measures were in place for resident #2 due to use of torn fall mat.
Report Facts
Therapy service frequency: 5 Therapy certification period: 41 Therapy certification period: 62 Bowel movement documentation gap: 3 Catheter care checks: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff # 05Executive DirectorParticipated in panel discussions and verified deficiencies related to therapy services and advance directives
Staff # 10Director of NursingParticipated in panel discussions and interviews regarding therapy services, catheter care, and infection control
Staff # 30President of Clinical ServicesParticipated in panel discussions and interviews regarding therapy services and advance directives
Staff # 72Director of Rehabilitation ServicesInterviewed regarding therapy services and coverage for resident #65
Staff # 22Case ManagerInterviewed regarding insurance coverage and therapy services for resident #65
Staff # 46Unit Registered NurseInterviewed regarding code status documentation for resident #98
Staff # 41Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding bowel movement documentation for resident #12
Staff # 56Registered NurseInterviewed regarding bowel movement alerts and medication administration
Staff # 14Registered DietitianInterviewed regarding food handling and beverage delivery practices
Staff # 43Kitchen ManagerInterviewed regarding meal delivery procedures
Staff # 44Certified Occupational Therapist AssistantInterviewed regarding infection control concerns with torn fall mat
Staff # 21Registered NurseObserved and responded to infection control concern with torn fall mat
Staff # 88Infection PreventionistEvaluated torn fall mat as infection control concern
Staff # 25Restorative Nurse AssistantInterviewed regarding restorative nursing services

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 30, 2025

Visit Reason
Investigation citing one deficiency related to nursing personnel sufficiency.

Findings
Investigation citing one deficiency related to nursing personnel sufficiency.

Deficiencies (1)
R9-10-412.B — Nursing personnel sufficiency

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 30, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding inadequate nursing staff availability and delayed response to call-lights, resulting in residents not receiving timely care.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on allegations of inadequate staffing and delayed call-light responses. Complaints were substantiated with interviews from residents, CNAs, and nursing staff confirming delays of up to two hours for assistance and continence care. The facility acknowledged staffing shortages and ongoing efforts to address them.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate staffing to meet residents' needs, causing delays in continence care and assistance with activities of daily living. Multiple residents and staff reported long wait times for call-light responses and insufficient CNA coverage, particularly on Station 3. Staffing shortages were acknowledged by facility leadership.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Report Facts
CNAs scheduled: 10 Nurses scheduled: 2 CNAs scheduled: 4 CNAs scheduled: 3 Nurses scheduled: 2 Residents per CNA ratio: 10 Residents per CNA ratio: 14

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #75Certified Nursing AssistantReported complaints about delayed continence care and staffing shortages
Staff #22Licensed Practical NurseInvolved in follow-up on resident complaints about continence care delays
Staff #54Assistant Director of TherapyReported residents' complaints about call-light response times and delays in assistance
Staff #13Registered Nurse/Infection PreventionistReported staffing shortages and resident complaints about call-light response
Staff #99Staffing CoordinatorResponsible for scheduling and acknowledged staffing shortages
Staff #163Director of NursingAcknowledged staffing shortages and complaint handling procedures

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jan 3, 2025

Visit Reason
Complaint investigation citing four deficiencies including staffing, resident dignity, abuse prevention, and care plan nursing care.

Findings
Complaint investigation citing four deficiencies including staffing, resident dignity, abuse prevention, and care plan nursing care.

Deficiencies (4)
R9-10-406.B — Staffing presence
R9-10-410.B — Resident dignity
R9-10-410.B — Abuse prevention
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 116 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jan 3, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding resident dignity, verbal and physical abuse, inadequate showering, and staffing shortages at MI Casa Nursing Center.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated issues of verbal abuse by CNA staff #313 towards resident #33, verbal abuse by a former CNA towards resident #47, physical and emotional abuse between residents #39 and #41, failure to provide consistent showers to multiple residents, and inadequate staffing levels impacting resident care and call light response times.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain resident dignity, resulting in verbal abuse by staff towards residents and physical/emotional abuse between residents. There were significant deficiencies in providing consistent showers to residents, and the facility was found to be inadequately staffed, impacting resident care and response times.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to ensure resident dignity and respect, including verbal altercations between CNA staff and resident #33.
Failure to protect resident #47 from verbal abuse by an employee.
Failure to protect resident #39 from physical and emotional abuse by resident #41.
Failure to provide consistent showers to residents #3, #8, and #11, resulting in hygiene and skin issues.
Failure to provide adequate nursing and CNA staffing to meet resident needs, resulting in long call light response times and unmet care needs.
Report Facts
Residents present: 116 Missed showers for Resident #3: 8 Missed showers for Resident #3: 8 Missed showers for Resident #3: 9 Missed showers for Resident #3: 6 Missed showers for Resident #3: 1 Missed showers for Resident #3: 3 Missed showers for Resident #3: 2 Missed showers for Resident #3: 3 Missed showers for Resident #8: 4 Missed showers for Resident #8: 6 Missed showers for Resident #8: 6 Missed showers for Resident #8: 6 Missed showers for Resident #8: 2 Missed showers for Resident #8: 7 Missed showers for Resident #8: 1 Missed showers for Resident #8: 8 Missed showers for Resident #11: 7 Missed showers for Resident #11: 8 Missed showers for Resident #11: 3 Missed showers for Resident #11: 3 Missed showers for Resident #11: 4 Missed showers for Resident #11: 7 Call light wait time: 35 Call light wait time: 33 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 day shift: 3 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 day shift: 2 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 day shift: 4 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 evening shift: 6 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 night shift: 1 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 night shift: 4 Nursing staff on March 16, 2023 night shift: 6 Nursing staff on September 22, 2023 night shift station 3: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA staff #313Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in verbal abuse and dignity deficiency involving resident #33
CNA staff #507Certified Nursing AssistantWitness and involved in verbal abuse incident with resident #33
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding dignity, abuse, staffing, and facility policies
CNA staff #510Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in verbal abuse complaint involving resident #47
LPN staff #508Licensed Practical NurseWitnessed verbal abuse incident involving resident #47
CNA staff #54Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about staffing and shift changes
Staff #180Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed about staffing levels and challenges
Executive DirectorEDInterviewed about staffing and abuse incidents

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 23, 2024

Visit Reason
Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 5, 2024

Visit Reason
Complaint survey citing four deficiencies related to abuse prevention, quality of care, resident abuse, and care plan nursing care.

Findings
Complaint survey citing four deficiencies related to abuse prevention, quality of care, resident abuse, and care plan nursing care.

Deficiencies (4)
§483.12 — Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§483.25 — Quality of care
R9-10-410.B — Abuse prevention
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate allegations of abuse involving residents and staff, as well as to assess care and treatment practices following complaints and incidents reported at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations that an LPN (staff #100) threw a television remote at resident #30 and removed batteries from it. The facility investigation was unable to substantiate abuse but identified a customer service issue, resulting in the LPN's termination. Another complaint involved resident-to-resident abuse where resident #15 was found to have gripped resident #20 causing pain and bruising; this allegation was substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse by staff and other residents, with substantiated resident-to-resident abuse and an unsubstantiated staff abuse allegation resulting in staff termination. Additionally, the facility failed to provide appropriate wound care for a resident, leading to hospitalization.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to protect residents from abuse by staff and other residents, including an incident involving a staff member allegedly throwing a remote control and resident-to-resident physical aggression.
Failure to provide appropriate wound care and treatment according to professional standards, resulting in hospitalization of a resident.
Report Facts
Date of survey completion: Jun 5, 2024 Number of residents affected: Few Wound measurement: 40

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #100Alleged staff involved in abuse allegation and terminated for customer service issues
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #184Witnessed and reported alleged staff behavior during abuse investigation
Director of Nursing (DON) staff #11Interviewed regarding abuse allegations and facility policies
Executive Director (ED) staff #33Interviewed regarding abuse allegations and substantiation
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Wound Nurse staff #117Interviewed regarding wound care practices for resident #10

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 2, 2023

Visit Reason
Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 12, 2023

Visit Reason
Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 8, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with medication storage and labeling regulations, specifically ensuring that drugs and biologicals are properly labeled and stored securely in locked compartments.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that two medication carts were secured while left unattended, which could allow unauthorized access to medications. Observations and staff interviews confirmed unlocked medication carts on multiple occasions, posing a potential risk to resident safety.

Deficiencies (1)
Medication carts were left unlocked and unattended, allowing potential unauthorized access to medications.
Report Facts
Medication carts: 6 Observation times: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse (RN/staff #55)Interviewed regarding medication cart locking procedures and expectations
Registered Nurse (RN/staff #145)Interviewed regarding medication cart locking procedures and expectations

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 8, 2023

Visit Reason
Life Safety Code recertification survey citing four deficiencies related to egress doors, corridor doors, electrical systems, and power cords.

Findings
Life Safety Code recertification survey citing four deficiencies related to egress doors, corridor doors, electrical systems, and power cords.

Deficiencies (4)
Egress Doors — Life Safety Code
Corridor Doors — Life Safety Code
Electrical Systems — Maintenance and testing
Electrical Equipment — Power cords and extension cords

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 180 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 8, 2023

Visit Reason
State compliance survey combined with complaint investigation citing two deficiencies related to administrator policies and medication labeling.

Findings
State compliance survey combined with complaint investigation citing two deficiencies related to administrator policies and medication labeling.

Deficiencies (2)
R9-10-403.C — Administrator policies and procedures
§483.45(g) — Labeling of drugs and biologicals

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 7 Date: Apr 20, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, including physician orders, PASARR screening, baseline care plans, activities of daily living assistance, pressure ulcer care, medication administration, and psychotropic medication monitoring.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to obtain physician orders for advance directives, failure to update PASARR Level 1 screening for residents staying longer than 30 days, failure to provide residents or their representatives with written baseline care plan summaries, failure to provide scheduled showers to residents, failure to provide timely and consistent pressure ulcer treatments, administration of opioid pain medication outside ordered parameters, and lack of monitoring for side effects and effectiveness of psychotropic medications.

Deficiencies (7)
Failed to ensure physician orders regarding Advance Directives were obtained for one resident (#67).
Failed to ensure PASARR Level 1 screening was updated for one resident (#46) who remained in the facility longer than 30 days.
Failed to provide a written summary of the baseline care plan to one resident (#71) and/or their representative.
Failed to provide scheduled showers according to facility policy for two residents (#77 and #76).
Failed to provide timely and consistent pressure ulcer treatments to one resident (#78).
Administered opioid pain medication outside ordered pain scale parameters for one resident (#4).
Failed to monitor one resident (#23) receiving psychotropic medication for side effects, effectiveness, and adverse reactions.
Report Facts
Sample size: 18 Sample size: 2 Sample size: 5 Number of showers scheduled in March 2022: 9 Number of showers received in March 2022: 2 Number of showers scheduled in April 2022: 5 Number of showers received in April 2022: 0 BIMS score: 12 BIMS score: 14 BIMS score: 13 BIMS score: 11 BIMS score: 8 Norco administrations for pain 4/10 in March 2022: 16 Norco administrations for pain 5/10 in March 2022: 2 Norco administrations for pain 4/10 in April 2022: 19

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #100Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Advance Directives and psychotropic medication monitoring
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) staff #28Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding facility policy on Advance Directives and code status
Director of Nursing (DON) staff #20Director of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including Advance Directives, PASARR, baseline care plan, shower policy, pressure ulcer care, opioid medication administration, and psychotropic medication monitoring
Social Services Director (SSD) staff #58Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding PASARR screening
MDS Coordinator staff #111MDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding baseline care plan summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #43Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding shower policy and resident care
Nursing Assistant (NA) staff #4Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding shower care provision
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff #115Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding shower documentation
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff #62Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding shower documentation
Registered Nurse (RN) staff #13Registered NurseInterviewed regarding pressure ulcer treatment
Registered Nurse (RN) staff #30Registered NurseInterviewed regarding pressure ulcer treatment

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