Inspection Reports for
Mountain View Care Center

AZ

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 14.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

289% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 28, 2025

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An onsite complaint investigation was conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
An onsite complaint investigation was conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 17, 2025

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 27, 2025

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 26, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 20, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 22, 2024

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Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 1, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 30, 2024

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Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 19, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 9, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 29, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with census reported as 102 and no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with census reported as 102 and no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 24, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 10, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Jan 19, 2024

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Complaint survey conducted with multiple deficiencies cited related to abuse investigations, accident hazards, resident supervision, and premises safety.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with multiple deficiencies cited related to abuse investigations, accident hazards, resident supervision, and premises safety.

Deficiencies (6)
R9-10-403.F. — Abuse investigation incomplete
§483.12 — Failure to ensure freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§483.12(c) — Lack of evidence of thorough abuse investigation
§483.25(d) — Accident hazards and environment safety
R9-10-410.B. — Resident abuse prevention
R9-10-425.A. — Premises and equipment safety

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jan 19, 2024

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The inspection was conducted due to multiple allegations of resident-to-resident abuse, injury of unknown origin, inadequate supervision leading to wandering and elopement, and failure to properly investigate abuse allegations.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved multiple incidents of resident-to-resident abuse, visitor-to-resident abuse, injury of unknown origin, inadequate supervision resulting in wandering and elopement, and failure to conduct thorough investigations. The allegations were substantiated based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility documentation.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse by other residents and visitors, failed to prevent injuries of unknown origin, and did not provide adequate supervision to prevent wandering and elopement. The facility also failed to conduct thorough investigations of alleged abuse incidents.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to protect residents from all types of abuse including physical and verbal abuse by other residents and visitors.
Failure to respond appropriately to all alleged violations including inadequate investigation of injury of unknown origin.
Failure to ensure nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents including wandering and elopement.
Report Facts
Residents involved in abuse incidents: 11 Residents affected by abuse from other residents: 5 Residents affected by injury of unknown origin: 1 Residents involved in wandering or elopement incidents: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
AdministratorInterviewed regarding inability to interview resident #118 and visitor logs during investigation
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff #12Interviewed about resident wandering and redirection practices
Registered Nurse (RN) staff #65Interviewed about resident wandering and redirection practices
Lead CNA staff #100Interviewed about resident wandering and redirection practices
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Reported resident-to-resident altercation involving residents #134 and #135
Staff #9Witnessed resident #117 put hands around resident #116's neck

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jan 19, 2024

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The inspection was conducted following multiple allegations and incidents of resident-to-resident abuse, injury of unknown origin, inadequate supervision leading to wandering and elopement, and failure to thoroughly investigate alleged abuse incidents at Mountain View Care Center.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by multiple reports of resident-to-resident abuse, injury of unknown origin, and inadequate supervision leading to wandering and elopement. The facility was found to have failed in protecting residents from abuse and in conducting thorough investigations.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse by other residents and visitors, failed to prevent injuries of unknown origin, and did not provide adequate supervision to prevent wandering and elopement. Investigations into alleged abuse were incomplete, lacking interviews and family contact. Several residents experienced physical altercations resulting in injuries, and one resident eloped from the facility.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to protect residents from all types of abuse including physical abuse by other residents and visitors.
Failure to complete a thorough investigation to rule out abuse regarding an injury of unknown origin for one resident.
Failure to ensure adequate supervision to prevent wandering into other resident's rooms and prevent elopement.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 7 Residents involved in abuse incidents: 10 Date of survey completion: Jan 19, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #9UnspecifiedWitnessed resident #117 put hands around resident #116's neck.
Staff #12Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident wandering and redirection practices.
Staff #34AdministratorInterviewed regarding investigation of resident #118's injury and visitor logs.
Staff #65Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding resident wandering and redirection practices.
Staff #100Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (Lead CNA)Interviewed regarding resident wandering and redirection practices.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 13, 2023

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 8, 2023

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Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 28, 2023

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Complaint investigation conducted with deficiencies cited related to accident hazards and premises safety.

Findings
Complaint investigation conducted with deficiencies cited related to accident hazards and premises safety.

Deficiencies (2)
§483.25(d) — Accident hazards and environment safety
R9-10-425.A. — Premises and equipment safety

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 28, 2023

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The inspection was conducted due to concerns about inadequate supervision and failure to implement fall prevention measures for a high-risk resident (#8), following multiple falls and injuries.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on resident #8's repeated falls and the facility's failure to provide adequate supervision and implement recommended interventions such as a 1:1 sitter. The resident sustained multiple injuries from falls, and the facility did not revise the care plan or consistently provide the sitter despite physician recommendations.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and implement recommended fall prevention interventions, including the provision of a 1:1 sitter for resident #8, who experienced multiple falls resulting in injuries such as bruises, lacerations, skin tears, and a hematoma. Despite repeated falls and physician recommendations, the care plan was not revised and the sitter was not consistently provided.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure adequate supervision and implement fall prevention measures for resident #8, resulting in multiple falls and injuries.
Report Facts
Fall risk evaluation score: 15 Fall risk evaluation score: 2 Fall risk evaluation score: 9 BIMS score: 7 TUG test score: 22 Number of falls: 6 Date of survey completion: Aug 28, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical NurseLPNInterviewed on 8/24/2023 regarding fall assessments and staff adherence to provider recommendations
Director of NursingDONInterviewed on 8/24/2023 regarding facility's provision of 1:1 sitter and review of physician recommendations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 28, 2023

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The inspection was conducted due to concerns about inadequate supervision and failure to implement fall prevention measures for a high-risk resident (#8), following multiple falls and injuries.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed that resident #8 had multiple falls between 7/26/2023 and 8/6/2023, sustaining bruises, skin tears, lacerations, and a hematoma. Despite recommendations for a 1:1 sitter, the facility did not provide one. The resident was transferred to the hospital after the last fall. The investigation included interviews with staff and the Director of Nursing, confirming failure to follow physician recommendations and inadequate supervision.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and implement recommended fall prevention measures for resident #8, who experienced multiple falls resulting in bruises, lacerations, and hospital transfers. Despite recommendations for a 1:1 sitter, no evidence was found that this was provided. The care plan was not revised to include new interventions despite repeated falls.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide adequate supervision and implement fall prevention measures for resident #8, resulting in multiple falls and injuries.
Report Facts
Fall risk evaluation score: 15 Fall risk evaluation score: 2 Fall risk evaluation score: 9 Timed Up and Go (TUG) test score: 22 Number of falls: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #31Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding fall assessments and staff adherence to physician recommendations for resident #8
Director of Nursing (DON) staff #15Director of NursingInterviewed regarding facility's response to physician recommendations and supervision of resident #8

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 28, 2023

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 14, 2023

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 9, 2023

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The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to ensure timely PASARR Level II referral for a resident with mental illness, inadequate supervision to prevent medication accidents for three residents, failure to have a registered nurse on duty for at least eight hours daily, and improper food storage practices.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings that the facility failed to timely submit a PASARR Level II referral for a resident with mental illness, failed to supervise residents adequately to prevent medication accidents, failed to have an RN on duty for required hours on specific days, and failed to store food properly.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure timely PASARR Level II referral for one resident with multiple mental illness diagnoses. It also failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent medication accidents for three residents, resulting in unauthorized medications being present at bedside without proper orders or assessments. Additionally, the facility did not have a registered nurse on duty for at least eight consecutive hours on two days in July 2022. Food safety standards were not met as refrigerated items were stored improperly in the pantry.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure a referral for a PASARR Level II determination was obtained timely for one resident (#58) with mental illness diagnoses.
Failed to ensure three residents (#65, #211, and #11) received adequate supervision to prevent medication accidents, including unauthorized medications at bedside without orders or assessments.
Failed to use the services of a registered nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week, on July 2 and 3, 2022.
Failed to ensure food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food safety; refrigerated dressing cups were stored in the pantry.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Days without RN coverage: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding PASARR Level II referral for resident #58
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Staff #35Interviewed regarding medication supervision and medication removal practices
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff #67Interviewed regarding medication orders, assessments, and removal procedures
Director of Nursing (DON) Staff #15Interviewed regarding medication policies and RN staffing requirements
Staff #94 AdministratorInterviewed regarding RN staffing and food storage expectations
Staff #60 Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding RN staffing schedules
Food Services Director (FSD) Staff #117Interviewed regarding food storage practices

Inspection Report

Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 9, 2023

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Recertification survey for Medicare Life Safety Code 2012 conducted; deficiencies cited related to doors with self-closing devices and electrical equipment safety; facility meets standards based on plan of correction.

Findings
Recertification survey for Medicare Life Safety Code 2012 conducted; deficiencies cited related to doors with self-closing devices and electrical equipment safety; facility meets standards based on plan of correction.

Deficiencies (2)
Doors with Self-Closing Devices — Failure to keep rated doors closed
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords — Unsafe use of extension cords and power strips

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 9, 2023

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Annual compliance survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Annual compliance survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to PASARR screening for mental disorders, medication supervision, RN staffing, and food storage safety at Mountain View Care Center.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on PASARR screening compliance, medication supervision, RN staffing adequacy, and food safety practices. The complaint was substantiated with findings of minimal harm or potential for harm.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure timely PASARR Level II referral for one resident, adequate supervision to prevent medication accidents for three residents, RN staffing for at least eight hours daily on two days, and proper food storage in accordance with professional standards. These deficiencies posed risks of inadequate psychological services, medication-related injuries, insufficient nursing care, and potential foodborne illness.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure a referral for a PASARR Level II determination was obtained timely for one resident (#58).
Failed to ensure that three residents (#65, #211, and #11) received adequate supervision to prevent medication accidents.
Failed to use the services of a registered nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day on July 2 and 3, 2022.
Failed to ensure that food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food safety, including unrefrigerated Kens dressing cups.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Days without RN coverage for 8 hours: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #41Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding PASARR screening and referral process
Staff #35Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding medication supervision and removal of unauthorized medications
Staff #67Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding medication policies and assessments
Staff #15Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding medication policies and RN staffing expectations
Staff #94AdministratorInterviewed regarding RN staffing and food storage policies
Staff #60Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding RN staffing records
Staff #117Food Services DirectorInterviewed regarding food storage practices

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 18, 2023

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 24, 2023

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Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 24, 2023

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The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding failure to ensure informed consent for vaccinations, lack of physician orders for vaccine administration, and inadequate care related to an indwelling catheter for residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on informed consent for vaccinations for resident #2 and appropriate care for resident #5 with an indwelling catheter. The findings substantiated failures in obtaining informed consent, physician orders, and timely pain management.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure informed consent was obtained from resident #2 or her representative prior to vaccination, failed to obtain physician orders for vaccine administration, and failed to provide appropriate care and timely pain management for resident #5 with an indwelling catheter, resulting in resident pain and distress.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure resident #2 and/or her representative were informed of the risks and benefits of vaccinations prior to administration.
Failure to ensure a physician order for vaccinations was obtained prior to administration for resident #2.
Failure to provide appropriate care related to indwelling catheter for resident #5, including lack of timely pain assessment and management.
Report Facts
Pain scale: 7 Pain scale: 8 Foley catheter size: 18 Foley catheter balloon size: 5 Urine output: 250

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #150ProviderProvided verbal consent for resident #2's vaccinations.
Staff #157Nurse PractitionerProvided verbal consent for resident #2's vaccinations.
Staff #57Licensed Practical NurseWitnessed vaccination consent forms for resident #2.
Staff #117Licensed Practical NurseWitnessed vaccination consent forms for resident #2.
Staff #78Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding vaccination consent and physician orders.
Staff #20Infection PreventionistResponsible for vaccination program; interviewed about consent and physician orders.
Staff #101Director of NursingInterviewed regarding expectations for consent and physician orders.
Staff #37Registered NurseCared for resident #5; failed to assess pain complaints timely.
Staff #60Licensed Practical NurseAssessed and discontinued Foley catheter for resident #5; failed to timely address pain complaints.
Staff #66Certified Nursing AssistantReported resident #5's pain complaints to nursing staff.
Staff #74Unit ManagerFollowed up on resident #5's pain complaints and Foley catheter removal.

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident informed consent for vaccinations, physician orders for vaccine administration, and appropriate care related to indwelling catheters.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure informed consent was properly obtained for vaccinations for one resident (#2), failed to obtain physician orders prior to vaccine administration, and failed to provide appropriate care and timely assessment for one resident (#5) with an indwelling catheter, resulting in resident pain and distress.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure resident or representative was informed of risks and benefits of vaccinations prior to administration.
Failed to ensure a physician order for vaccinations was obtained prior to administration.
Failed to provide appropriate care related to indwelling catheter, including lack of timely pain assessment and failure to obtain physician order for catheter removal.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1 Residents Affected: 1 Pain scale: 8 Pain scale: 7 Foley catheter size: 18 Foley balloon size: 5 Urine output volume: 250

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #78Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding vaccination consent and physician order practices
Staff #20Infection Preventionist (IP)Interviewed regarding vaccination program and consent procedures
Staff #101Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding expectations for vaccination consent and physician orders
Staff #37Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding resident #5 catheter pain complaints and care
Staff #66Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident #5 pain complaints and communication with nursing staff
Staff #60Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding care and assessment of resident #5 catheter pain
Staff #74Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding follow-up on resident #5 catheter pain and care

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 6, 2023

Visit Reason
Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Findings
Complaint investigation conducted with no deficiencies cited.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 8 Date: May 18, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident dignity, medication administration, mental health referrals, medication quality, pain management, staffing adequacy, medication error rates, and food safety standards.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining resident dignity, ensuring safe medication administration, completing required mental health referrals, providing professional quality medication services, managing pain appropriately, maintaining adequate staffing levels, keeping medication error rates below 5%, and ensuring proper food safety and kitchen sanitation practices.

Deficiencies (8)
Failed to maintain dignity for a resident by not providing proper grooming and shaving facial hair as needed.
Failed to ensure unsupervised medications were not left on a resident's bedside table without assessment for safe self-administration.
Failed to refer two residents with serious mental illness to the appropriate State-designated mental health authority for review.
Failed to ensure medication services met professional standards, including proper administration and documentation of refusals.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate pain management by delaying administration of prescribed opioid medication.
Failed to provide sufficient nursing staff to meet resident needs, resulting in unmet care needs such as delayed incontinence care and missed showers.
Failed to ensure medication error rate was below 5%, including failure to offer medication daily and administering incorrect medication form.
Failed to consistently monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness according to food safety standards.
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 6.67 Medication refusals: 10 Medication not administered: 4 Facility licensed capacity: 120 Average daily census: 95 Required nursing hours per 24-hour period: 230 Days understaffed in April 2022: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #200Director of NursingInterviewed regarding expectations for dignity, medication administration, PASARR referrals, pain management, and staffing.
Staff #210Licensed Practical NurseObserved administering medications and interviewed regarding medication refusals.
Staff #11Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding staffing levels and challenges.
Staff #52Kitchen ManagerInterviewed regarding refrigerator/freezer temperature logs and kitchen cleanliness.
Staff #20Registered NurseObserved administering medication and interviewed regarding medication administration procedures.

Inspection Report

Routine
Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 8 Date: May 18, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident dignity, medication administration, mental health referrals, staffing adequacy, medication error rates, and food safety standards.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining resident dignity, ensuring safe medication administration, completing required mental health referrals, providing adequate staffing, maintaining medication error rates below 5%, and ensuring proper food safety practices including temperature monitoring and equipment cleanliness.

Deficiencies (8)
Failed to maintain dignity for one resident by not providing facial hair shaving assistance as needed.
Failed to ensure unsupervised medications were not left on bedside table for a resident not assessed for self-administration.
Failed to refer two residents with serious mental illness to appropriate State-designated mental health authority for review.
Failed to ensure medication services met professional standards for two residents, including failure to notify physician of medication refusals and administering incorrect medication form.
Failed to administer scheduled pain medication as ordered for one resident, resulting in inadequate pain control.
Failed to provide sufficient nursing staff to meet resident needs, resulting in unmet care needs and resident complaints.
Medication error rate was 6.67%, exceeding the 5% threshold, due to failure to administer medications as ordered for two residents.
Failed to consistently monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness, risking foodborne illness.
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 6.67 Facility licensed capacity: 120 Average daily census: 95 Required nursing hours per 24-hour period: 230 Actual nursing hours less than required days in April 2022: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #200Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding dignity expectations, medication administration, staffing, and medication errors
Staff #102Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding PASARR referrals and mental health services
Staff #210Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Observed and interviewed regarding medication refusals and administration
Staff #20Registered Nurse (RN)Observed administering incorrect aspirin form and interviewed about medication administration
Staff #11Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding staffing levels and challenges
Staff #52Kitchen ManagerInterviewed regarding refrigerator/freezer temperature logs and kitchen cleanliness

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 9 Date: Feb 3, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of a standard annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, including resident care, medication management, infection control, and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide dignified care, inadequate pressure ulcer care and treatment, incomplete care plans, medication errors, improper medication storage, and insufficient staff competency for wound care. The facility also failed to monitor dialysis care appropriately and did not maintain proper infection control during medication administration.

Deficiencies (9)
Failure to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect, including inappropriate clothing and exposure.
Inadequate oversight and treatment of pressure ulcers for multiple residents, including delayed assessments, lack of physician notification, and missed treatments.
Failure to develop baseline and comprehensive care plans for residents' specific needs such as dialysis, urinary incontinence, and skin integrity.
Medication administration error involving Risperdal Consta not warmed per manufacturer's instructions, requiring close monitoring for adverse effects.
Failure to monitor and document AV shunt site assessments for dialysis resident on multiple days, and delayed initiation of dialysis care plan and physician orders.
Failure to store medications at proper temperatures in medication refrigerators, with multiple days of temperatures below recommended range and unsecured narcotic box.
Failure to ensure staff competency for wound care, with wound nurse lacking certification and insufficient evaluation of wound care skills.
Failure to administer narcotic pain medication within ordered parameters, resulting in administration outside prescribed pain levels.
Failure to follow infection control procedures during medication administration, including handling medication capsules with bare hands.
Report Facts
Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 13 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 20 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 7 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 18 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 16 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 23 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 22 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 20 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 21 Days with medication refrigerator temperatures out of range: 19 Missed wound treatments: 12 Missed wound treatments: 8 Missed wound treatments: 2 Missed wound treatments: 2 Missed wound treatments: 3 Missed wound treatments: 3 Missed wound treatments: 8 Missed wound treatments: 2 Missed wound treatments: 2 Missed wound treatments: 3 Missed wound treatments: 7 Missed wound treatments: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #35Licensed Practical Nurse / Wound NurseNamed in relation to wound care deficiencies and lack of certification
Staff #82Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to medication administration error with Risperdal Consta
Staff #132Director of NursingNamed in relation to oversight of wound care and medication administration
Staff #141Wound Nurse PractitionerNamed in relation to wound care consults and assessments
Staff #133AdministratorNamed in relation to facility administration and response to medication storage issues
Staff #29MDS CoordinatorNamed in relation to care plan and assessment delays
Staff #67Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to medication refrigerator temperature monitoring
Staff #75Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to infection control breach during medication administration

Inspection Report

Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 15 Date: Feb 3, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate concerns related to resident dignity, pressure ulcer care, medication administration, bladder incontinence care, wound care, medication storage, and staff competency.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect, failed to provide adequate pressure ulcer care including timely assessments and treatments, failed to develop appropriate care plans for dialysis and bladder incontinence, failed to administer medication per manufacturer instructions, failed to maintain medication storage temperatures within recommended ranges, and failed to ensure staff competency for wound care. The facility also failed to properly monitor and document dialysis access site assessments and failed to maintain secure storage for controlled medications.

Deficiencies (15)
Failure to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect, including residents wearing hospital gowns for extended periods and residents being exposed in their rooms.
Failure to provide oversight of pressure ulcer program resulting in neglect and inadequate care for residents with pressure ulcers.
Failure to develop baseline care plan for dialysis within 48 hours of admission.
Failure to develop care plans for urinary incontinence, skin integrity, and dialysis needs.
Failure to administer Risperdal Consta per manufacturer's instructions, resulting in medication error and need for monitoring.
Failure to provide consistent skin assessments and treatments for resident with multiple skin issues including abrasions, open areas, wounds, and skin tears.
Failure to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care including timely assessments, physician notification, treatment orders, and treatment implementation for multiple residents with pressure ulcers.
Failure to provide timely assessments to determine potential for bladder retraining for resident with urinary incontinence.
Failure to provide safe and appropriate dialysis care including monitoring AV shunt site for bruit, thrill, bleeding, and infection signs on all days.
Failure to administer narcotic pain medication as ordered, including administering morphine outside ordered pain level parameters without physician notification.
Failure to store medications at proper temperatures per manufacturer recommendations and facility policy, including multiple refrigerators with temperatures below recommended range and unsecured narcotic box.
Failure to ensure wound nurse had appropriate competencies and certification to provide wound care and pressure ulcer treatment.
Failure of facility administration to identify and implement corrective actions for medication storage temperature issues and pressure ulcer care deficiencies.
Failure of quality assessment and assurance committee to identify and correct quality deficiencies related to medication storage and pressure ulcer care.
Failure to follow infection control procedures during medication administration, including handling medication with bare hands.
Report Facts
Missed wound treatments: 12 Medication refrigerator temperature out of range days: 19 Pressure ulcer measurements: 9.5 Pressure ulcer measurements: 4.5 Pressure ulcer measurements: 2 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1 Pressure ulcer measurements: 12 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.9 Skin tear measurements: 0.5 Medication refrigerator temperature: 22 Medication refrigerator temperature: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #35Licensed Practical Nurse / Wound NurseNamed in relation to wound care deficiencies and lack of wound nurse certification.
Staff #132Director of NursingNamed in relation to oversight failures and interviews regarding wound care and medication errors.
Staff #141Wound Nurse PractitionerNamed in relation to wound care assessments and consultations.
Staff #82Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to medication administration error with Risperdal Consta.
Staff #67Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to medication refrigerator temperature monitoring.
Staff #29MDS CoordinatorNamed in relation to care plan and assessment delays.
Staff #133AdministratorNamed in relation to facility administration and quality assurance interviews.
Staff #75Licensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to infection control breach during medication administration.

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