Inspection Reports for
Princeton Place-Ruston
1405 WHITE STREET, RUSTON, LA, 71270
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Inspection Report — Sep 10, 2025
Routine CMS
Date: Sep 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, notification procedures, resident assessments, food safety, and equipment maintenance at the nursing home.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to treat a resident with dignity during weighing, failure to provide required Medicare Non-Coverage notices, inaccurate resident smoking safety assessments, improper dishwasher chemical concentration, and grease buildup in kitchen equipment.
Deficiencies (5)
F 0550: The facility failed to treat Resident #47 with dignity by not offering to weigh him in a wheelchair despite his expressed fear of standing on the scale.
F 0582: The facility failed to provide the required Medicare Non-Coverage Notice (NOMNC) to Resident #46 upon discharge from Medicare Part A services.
F 0641: The facility failed to ensure Resident #2 received an accurate smoking safety assessment, omitting evaluation of the resident's ability to smoke safely.
F 0812: The facility failed to maintain the dishwasher chemical solution at the correct concentration, risking improper sanitization affecting 62 residents.
F 0908: The facility failed to keep essential kitchen equipment safe by allowing grease buildup inside the deep fryer.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 62
Residents affected: Residents affected by deep fryer grease buildup described as 'few'
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| S2 Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Confirmed staff should have weighed Resident #47 in a wheelchair |
| S3 Certified Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Assisted Resident #47 to stand on scale despite resident's fear |
| S4 Certified Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Assisted Resident #47 to stand on scale despite resident's fear |
| S7 Social Services Director | Social Services Director | Acknowledged failure to provide Medicare Non-Coverage Notice to Resident #46 |
| S5 Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Observed dishwasher chemical solution issues and grease buildup in deep fryer |
| S6 Licensed Practical Nurse | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed failure to complete accurate smoking safety evaluation for Resident #2 |
| S1 Administrator | Administrator | Confirmed failures related to weighing Resident #47, Medicare Non-Coverage Notice, and smoking assessment |
Inspection Report — Aug 28, 2024
Annual Inspection CMS
Date: Aug 28, 2024
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with health and safety regulations at Princeton Place-Ruston nursing home.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report — Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Jul 31, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding failure to timely report suspected physical abuse witnessed by staff involving residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved an alleged physical abuse incident on 07/13/2024 where resident #7 slapped resident #2. The CNA who witnessed the incident failed to report it. The Administrator confirmed she was unaware of the incident until the investigation and stated the CNA should have reported it immediately.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that an alleged physical abuse incident witnessed by a Certified Nursing Assistant was immediately reported to the Administrator and nursing staff. Interviews and record reviews confirmed the CNA witnessed resident #7 slap resident #2 but did not report the incident as required by policy.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. A CNA witnessed resident #7 slap resident #2 but did not report the incident to the nurse or administrator as required.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 7
Residents affected: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Witnessed abuse but failed to report it | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Not made aware of the incident on the day it occurred | |
| Administrator | Unaware of the incident until investigation; confirmed reporting failure |
Inspection Report — Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Investigation CMS
Date: Sep 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to monitor side effects and report irregularities related to psychotropic medication use for several residents.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on failure to monitor side effects and report irregularities related to psychotropic medication use for residents #32, #42, and #53. The complaint was substantiated with findings of no documented monitoring or pharmacist reporting for these residents during August and September 2023.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that a licensed pharmacist performed monthly drug regimen reviews and reported irregularities to the attending physician, medical director, and director of nursing for residents receiving antidepressant and antianxiety medications. Specifically, residents #32, #42, and #53 were not monitored for side effects of their psychotropic medications during August and September 2023.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0756: The facility failed to ensure the pharmacist reported irregularities to the physician and nursing leadership for residents #32, #42, and #53 receiving antidepressant and antianxiety medications. There was no documented monitoring for side effects of these medications for these residents during August and September 2023.
F 0758: The facility failed to implement gradual dose reductions and non-pharmacological interventions prior to or instead of continuing psychotropic medications. Residents #32, #42, and #53 were not monitored for side effects of their psychotropic medications as required.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications: 6
Residents with monitoring failures: 3
Medication Regimen Review date: Aug 11, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed confirming lack of documented monitoring for side effects and pharmacist reporting for residents #32, #42, and #53 |
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