The most recent inspection on November 21, 2024, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit and complaint investigation. Earlier inspections generally showed compliance, with one deficiency cited in August 2021 related to service plans not being signed before tenant occupancy. Prior reports noted issues with timely evaluations, service plan updates, medication administration, and staff competency, but these were not present in recent inspections. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, including concerns about tenant rights, food service, and staff knowledge. The inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent visits showing no regulatory insufficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 11 years)
Deficiencies (over 11 years)0.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
89% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate59 residents
Based on a November 2024 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
The inspection was conducted as part of the recertification (renewal) of the Assisted Living Program to assess regulatory compliance.
Findings
A regulatory insufficiency was cited related to service plans: the program failed to ensure that a preliminary service plan was developed and signed prior to the tenant signing the occupancy agreement and taking occupancy. Specifically, Tenant #1's service plan was not signed before occupancy, and the occupancy agreement was signed prior to the service plan development.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to develop and sign a preliminary service plan prior to tenant signing occupancy agreement and taking occupancy for 1 of 3 tenants reviewed.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 26Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 1Total population of program at time of on-site: 27
The inspection was conducted as a complaint/incident investigation from May 3 to May 5, 2016, regarding tenant rights and program policies at Prime Living Apartments.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were identified during the investigation. The program administrator assisted tenants with financial matters but was unaware of mildew found in a tenant's closet ceiling and would have repaired it.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on tenant rights, including assistance with bill payments and financial transactions. Mildew was found in a tenant's closet ceiling, but the administrator was unaware and no regulatory insufficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 19Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 19
The visit was conducted as a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program at Prime Living Apartments.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during this evaluation. The recertification documents were accepted, and the State Fire Marshal's inspection report and Facility Engineer's approval of evacuation plans were received.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 18Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 18
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Rose Boccella
Program Coordinator, Adult Services Bureau
Author of the Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation Report
The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted to review the Plan of Correction in response to a Preliminary Recertification Monitoring Evaluation Report for Prime Living Apartments Assisted Living Program.
Findings
The report found no regulatory insufficiencies during the recertification period. Tenant and family satisfaction was positive, but some regulatory insufficiencies were noted related to timely evaluations, service plan updates, medication administration, nurse reviews, and staff training.
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Evaluations were not timely and did not address Tenant #1's auditory and visual hallucinations, positional vertigo, UTI, and antibiotic therapy.
Service plans were not updated to reflect changes in tenants' health status and identified needs for Tenants #1, #2, and #3.
Staff #1 did not administer medications to an applied standard of medication administration.
The program did not consistently assess and document the health status of tenants during nurse reviews.
Staff #2, #5, and #6 did not demonstrate competency to perform personal and health-related care to RN #1 or RN #2.
Report Facts
Tenant census: 27Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 25Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 2
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Jean Parrish
Administrator
Administrator of Prime Living Apartments Assisted Living
The visit was a final recertification monitoring evaluation conducted to assess compliance with Iowa Code and Administrative Code for assisted living programs.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation. Tenant satisfaction was positive, and there were no substantiated complaints during the certification period.
Report Facts
Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 26Current number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0Total Population: 26Tenant meeting attendance: 19
The visit was a final complaint investigation and recertification revisit conducted at Prime Living Apartments in response to Complaint #20375-C regarding allegations about food service and staffing issues.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were identified during the investigation. The complaint allegations about cold breakfast food and staff knowledge regarding colostomy care were investigated, with monitoring observations made but no regulatory insufficiencies noted.
Complaint Details
Complaint #20375-C alleged that the breakfast meal on Saturdays was served late and cold, and that a staff person did not know the procedure for colostomy irrigation and had put the colostomy irrigation equipment away dirty. The investigation included interviews with tenants and staff, review of service plans, occupancy agreements, and fire drill records. No regulatory insufficiencies were substantiated.
Report Facts
Number of tenants: 20Tenants without cognitive disorder: 18Tenants with cognitive disorder: 2
An on-site monitoring evaluation was conducted at Prime Living Apartments to assess compliance with assisted living program regulations as part of the initial certification monitoring evaluation.
Findings
There were no regulatory insufficiencies found during this monitoring evaluation. Tenant satisfaction was high, with tenants reporting feeling safe, in charge, and satisfied with staff competency and services.
Report Facts
Current number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 6Total Population: 6
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Hal L. Chase
RN BSN MPH
Monitor conducting the on-site monitoring evaluation
Linda Movick
Administrator
Administrator of Prime Living Apartments
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