Inspection Reports for PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living

603 WEST 6TH STREET, DONIPHAN, NE, 68832

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 1.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

64% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2013
2017
2018
2019

Census

Latest occupancy rate 31 residents

Based on a December 2017 inspection.

Census over time

20 25 30 35 40 Jan 1970 Nov 2013 Dec 2017

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 10, 2019

Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal verification for Prairie Winds Assisted-Living Facility and includes the occupancy permit issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

Findings
The facility is licensed as an assisted-living facility with a total licensed capacity of 35 beds. The occupancy permit confirms compliance with fire safety codes as of the inspection date.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Renewal expiration date: Apr 30, 2020

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joyce CantrellAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on renewal application
Brandon LubkeDeputy State Fire MarshalInspected the facility for occupancy permit

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 29, 2019

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Prairie Winds on January 29, 2019, involving multiple allegations including staff competency, grievance handling, medication administration, pest control, resident neglect, and service provision.

Complaint Details
The investigation addressed allegations that the facility failed in several areas including staff competency, grievance handling, medication administration, pest control, resident neglect, and service provision. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all related regulatory requirements for each allegation investigated, including staff competency, grievance handling, medication administration, pest control, protection from neglect, and provision of services as agreed upon in the resident service agreement.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram ManagerSigned the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 6, 2018

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Prairie Winds on November 6, 2018, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

Complaint Details
The complaint allegations included failure to protect residents from abuse, failure to address grievances/complaints, failure to ensure an effective pest control program, failure to ensure a sanitary environment, and failure to ensure foods/meals meet nutritional needs. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated with the facility in compliance.
Findings
The investigation found the facility was in compliance with all related regulatory requirements regarding abuse protection, grievance/complaint handling, pest control, sanitary environment, and nutritional needs of residents.

Report Facts
Pest control heat treatments: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram ManagerSigned the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 31 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 5, 2017

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Prairie Winds on December 5-6, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health. The investigation included review of resident records, observation of care and services, and interviews with residents, family members, and staff.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed multiple allegations including failure to protect residents from abuse, medication errors, failure to meet assisted living criteria, privacy violations, misappropriation, grievance resolution, resident care planning participation, staffing sufficiency, dietary requirements, and medication administration errors. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated with the facility in compliance except for noted deficiencies in training, consumer satisfaction, and food safety.
Findings
The investigation found the facility to be in compliance with all allegations related to abuse, medication administration, resident criteria, privacy, misappropriation, grievance resolution, resident participation in care planning, staffing, dietary requirements, and medication orders. However, deficiencies were found related to ongoing training for medication aides, lack of a consumer satisfaction survey, and food safety issues with uncovered dumpsters and improper storage of pans.

Deficiencies (3)
Facility failed to ensure medication aides completed education on physical and mental special care needs of residents.
Facility failed to develop and perform a resident satisfaction survey.
Facility failed to ensure dumpsters outside kitchen and back doors were covered and pans were stored properly in the kitchen.
Report Facts
Facility census: 31 Number of Medication Aides: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joyce CantrellAdministratorInterviewed regarding training and consumer satisfaction deficiencies
Dan TaylorRN, Training CoordinatorSigned the inspection report
Sandy FowlerRNNamed as responsible for correction of training deficiency
Anita HarlanDietary SupervisorNamed as responsible for correction of food safety deficiency

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 28 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Nov 12, 2013

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint survey at Prairie Winds on November 12-13, 2013, following allegations regarding failure to provide agreed services, insufficient staff, unsanitary kitchen, failure to meet retention criteria, medication administration issues, and medication storage violations.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to provide services as agreed, had insufficient staff, failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen, failed to meet retention criteria, failed to ensure medications were given according to the Five Rights, failed to report medication errors, failed to complete treatments, failed to ensure medical devices were ordered by a practitioner, and failed to store medications according to manufacturer recommendations. The investigation substantiated violations related to medication storage and kitchen sanitation but found no violations related to other allegations.
Findings
The investigation found no violations related to service agreements, staffing sufficiency, medication administration errors, treatment completion, medical device orders, or retention criteria. However, violations were found related to medication storage, specifically outdated medications stored in medication carts and improper storage of insulin, and unsanitary kitchen conditions with grease and debris accumulation.

Deficiencies (3)
Facility failed to ensure outdated medications were not stored in medication carts ready for administration for eight residents.
Unopened insulin bottles were not properly dated and stored according to manufacturer recommendations.
Food contact surfaces of the stove and deep-fat fryer and cooking equipment/utensils were not clean and free of debris, grease, and dried food particle accumulation.
Report Facts
Resident census: 28 Outdated medications: 8 Medication doses: 28 Tylenol doses: 14 Capsules: 30 Ibuprofen tablets: 12 Claritin tablets: 15 Tramadol tablets: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Frances ProkopRegistered NurseSurveyor who conducted complaint investigation
Susan GriepenstrohRegistered NurseSurveyor who conducted complaint investigation
Joyce CantrellOwner/AdministratorNamed in statement of compliance letter
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned cover letters and correspondence related to inspection

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2020

Visit Reason
This document serves as verification that Prairie Winds Assisted-Living Facility is licensed through the date indicated on the renewal card and includes the renewal application for the facility license.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure status, ownership details, total licensed bed capacity of 35, and include an occupancy permit issued on 2019-04-10. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2021

Visit Reason
This document serves as a renewal notice and application for the assisted-living facility license for Prairie Winds, verifying licensure through the expiration date and providing renewal fee information.

Findings
The documents confirm that Prairie Winds meets statutory requirements as an assisted-living facility with a licensed capacity of 35 beds. It includes ownership information, occupancy permit details, and an evacuation plan.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Renewal license expiration date: Apr 30, 2022 Occupancy permit maximum occupancy: 35

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2022

Visit Reason
The documents serve to verify and renew the licensure of Prairie Winds Assisted-Living Facility, confirming compliance with statutory requirements and providing updated ownership and occupancy information.

Findings
The documents confirm that Prairie Winds meets statutory requirements as an assisted-living facility, with a licensed capacity of 35 beds, and include ownership details and a valid occupancy permit issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Renewal license fees: 950

Document

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2023

Visit Reason
The documents serve to verify and renew the assisted-living facility license for Prairie Winds, including ownership and occupancy information.

Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported; the documents confirm licensure renewal and occupancy permit details.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Renewal license expiration date: Expires 4/30/2024 as shown on the renewal card.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amber WiechmanAdministratorNamed as facility administrator on the renewal application.
Gene UdenAuthorized RepresentativeSigned the renewal application and listed as a shareholder with 20% interest.
Jonathan SmithAuthorized RepresentativeSigned the renewal application and listed as a shareholder with 20% interest.
Judy LautenschlagerShareholder with 20% interest.
Laveda RathmanShareholder with 20% interest.
Jon SmithShareholder with 20% interest.
Lisa NielsenShareholder with 20% interest.

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2024

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal application for the assisted-living facility license for Prairie Winds, including verification of licensure and occupancy permit information.

Findings
The documents confirm that Prairie Winds meets statutory requirements as an assisted-living facility with a licensed capacity of 35 beds. The renewal application includes ownership and administrator details, and the occupancy permit confirms the maximum occupancy.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amber WiechmanAdministratorNamed in the renewal application as facility administrator

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2025

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal application and verification of licensure for Prairie Winds Assisted Living, confirming the facility meets statutory requirements and is licensed through the indicated expiration date.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, and occupancy permit with a maximum capacity of 35 beds. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Renewal license fees: 950

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amber WiechmanAdministratorNamed on renewal application form.
Gene UdenAuthorized RepresentativeSigned renewal application and listed as shareholder.
Jonathan SmithAuthorized RepresentativeSigned renewal application and listed as shareholder.
Judy LautenschlagerListed as shareholder who owns and directs the assisted living.
Jon SmithListed as shareholder who owns and directs the assisted living.
Lisa NielsenListed as shareholder who owns and directs the assisted living.

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2016

Visit Reason
This document serves as verification of licensure renewal for Prairie Winds Assisted Living Facility and includes the occupancy permit issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

Findings
The facility is licensed as an assisted-living facility with a total licensed capacity of 35 beds. The occupancy permit was issued on 2015-04-20 by the Deputy State Fire Marshal, confirming compliance with fire safety codes.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Occupancy permit date: Apr 20, 2015

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joyce CantrellAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in the licensure renewal application.
Mark ManchesterDeputy State Fire MarshalInspected the facility and issued the occupancy permit.

Notice

Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2017

Visit Reason
This document serves to verify the renewal of the assisted-living facility license for Prairie Winds through the indicated expiration date and includes ownership and occupancy permit information.

Findings
The facility is licensed as an assisted-living facility with a total licensed capacity of 35 beds. The occupancy permit was issued on 2016-06-21 by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Ownership is held by Quality Loving Care, LLC with six shareholders each holding equal interest.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 35 Expiration date: Apr 30, 2018 Occupancy permit issue date: Jun 21, 2016 Number of shareholders: 6 Shareholder interest percentage: 16.665

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joyce CantrellAdministratorNamed as facility administrator and shareholder.
Brandon LubkeDeputy State Fire MarshalInspected and approved the occupancy permit.

Notice

Census: 31 Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2018

Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for the assisted-living facility Prairie Winds, confirming its licensed status and capacity.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal with a licensed capacity of 35 beds and a current census of 31 residents. Ownership and administrative details are provided, along with a fire marshal occupancy permit.

Report Facts
Licensed Capacity: 35 Current Census: 31 Renewal Expiration Date: Renewal expiration date stated as 4/30/2019 on license renewal card.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Joyce CantrellAdministratorNamed as facility administrator and authorized representative on renewal application.
Jonathan SmithNamed as authorized representative and shareholder with 16.665% interest.

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