The most recent inspection on April 15, 2025, cited a deficiency for failing to provide annual health statements showing no evidence of infectious tuberculosis for several residents. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and deficiencies, including issues with fire and disaster drill documentation and medication labeling, as well as substantiated complaints involving resident neglect and misappropriation of property. The main themes of deficiencies involved documentation and resident safety, including medication management and supervision of residents at risk. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, with one involving neglect that led to a resident’s fall and injury, and another involving theft by a staff member; enforcement actions included staff termination and police involvement. The facility’s inspection history shows some ongoing challenges with compliance, although corrective actions have been implemented following cited deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)1.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey conducted on April 15 and 16, 2025, to assess compliance with state residential regulations.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that annual health statements showing no evidence of tuberculosis in an infectious stage were provided for 5 of 7 residents reviewed. The deficiency involved residents 21, 66, 54, 82, and 83, with some residents deceased. The facility has implemented corrective actions including updating health statements, re-educating staff, and auditing resident records to ensure compliance.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failed to ensure an annual health statement was provided showing no evidence of tuberculosis in an infectious stage for 5 of 7 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 55Residents reviewed for annual health statements: 7Residents lacking current annual health statement: 5Audit frequency: 5Acceptable compliance threshold: 95
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Nanette Albright
Executive Director
Signed the report
Director of Nursing
Interviewed regarding resident information and compliance with annual health statements
This survey was conducted as a State Residential Licensure Survey including the investigation of Complaint IN00434187.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. However, deficiencies were found related to failure to conduct fire and disaster drills in conjunction with the local fire department at least every six months and failure to conduct quarterly fire drills on each shift. Additionally, deficiencies were found related to improper labeling of medications after order changes for 2 of 5 residents observed during medication administration.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00434187 was investigated with no deficiencies related to the allegations cited.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Facility failed to show documentation of fire and disaster drills conducted in conjunction with the local fire department at least once every six months and failed to show documentation that fire drills were conducted quarterly on each shift.
Facility failed to properly label medications after an order change for 2 of 5 residents observed during medication administration.
Report Facts
Fire drills completed on first shift: 6Fire drills completed on second shift: 4Fire drills completed on third shift: 2Residents present: 79
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Nanette Albright
Executive Director
Signed the report and was interviewed regarding fire and disaster drills.
LPN 1
Observed administering medications and noted labeling deficiencies.
Maintenance Director
Interviewed regarding fire and disaster drills not conducted with local fire department.
Director of Nursing
Interviewed regarding medication order clarifications and fire drill schedules.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00389913 and IN00391844 at Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo.
Findings
Both complaints were substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00389913 - Substantiated with no deficiencies cited. Complaint IN00391844 - Substantiated with no deficiencies cited.
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaint IN00381855 completed on July 27, 2022, and was conducted in conjunction with the PSR to the Investigation of Complaint IN00386391 completed on August 12, 2022.
Findings
Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 in regard to the PSR to the Investigation of Complaint IN00381855. Both complaints IN00381855 and IN00386391 were corrected.
Complaint Details
This visit was related to complaints IN00381855 and IN00386391, both of which were corrected.
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaint IN00386391 completed on August 12, 2022, and was conducted in conjunction with the PSR to the Investigation of Complaint IN00381855 completed on July 27, 2022.
Findings
Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 in regard to the PSR to the Investigation of Complaint IN00386391. Both complaints IN00386391 and IN00381855 were corrected.
Complaint Details
This visit was related to complaints IN00386391 and IN00381855, both of which were corrected.
This survey was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00386391, which was substantiated with related state deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident's checkbook was kept safe and secure during her admission, resulting in misappropriation of property. A maintenance assistant forged the resident's signature on a check and cashed it, leading to his termination and police involvement.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00386391 was substantiated. The investigation revealed that Maintenance Assistant 5 forged Resident B's signature on a check and cashed it. The resident left her apartment doors unlocked and kept valuables in plain sight. The maintenance assistant was terminated and charged with forgery. The bank teller who cashed the check violated bank policy by not verifying the check with the resident.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility failed to ensure a resident's checkbook was kept safe and secure during admission, leading to misappropriation of property.
Report Facts
Resident census: 71Loss amount: 125Dates of survey: 2022-08-11 to 2022-08-12Employment dates: Maintenance Assistant 5 was hired on 2022-07-08 and terminated on 2022-07-26
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Maintenance Assistant 5
Maintenance Assistant
Named in the finding for forging and cashing a resident's check, terminated after investigation
Executive Director
Executive Director
Interviewed during investigation and responsible for reporting and corrective actions
Police Officer 2
Police Officer
Responded to the facility, escorted Maintenance Assistant 5 out, and involved in investigation
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00381855, which was substantiated with state deficiencies related to the allegations cited.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident (Resident B) was free from neglect when she was left unattended on the toilet by a CNA, resulting in a fall and fractured nose. The resident had vascular dementia and was identified as high risk for falls. The CNA was new and did not follow the resident's care plan requiring two-person assistance.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00381855 was substantiated. The investigation found that Resident B, diagnosed with vascular dementia and high fall risk, was left unattended by CNA 1 who went to get clothes, leading to a fall and injury.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility failed to ensure a resident was free from neglect related to being left unattended on the toilet, resulting in a fall and fractured nose.
Report Facts
Survey dates: July 26 and 27, 2022Resident census: 71Fall incident date and time: 3/3/22 at 3:20 p.m.Mini Mental Status Exam score: 18Completion date for corrective action: August 31, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
CNA 1
Certified Nursing Assistant
Named in neglect finding for leaving Resident B unattended leading to fall
Director of Nursing Services
DNS
Provided interviews and signed documents related to Resident B's care and fall investigation
Executive Director
ED
Provided fall investigation report and interviews
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