Deficiencies per Year
32
24
16
8
0
High
Moderate
Unclassified
Census Over Time
Census
Capacity
Notice
Deficiencies: 1
Jul 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The notice serves as disciplinary action against Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy for violations related to medication errors and failure to comply with licensure regulations, based on the CMS-2567 survey dated July 28, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed to ensure medications were provided in accordance with physician's orders for two sampled residents, resulting in probation and requirements for a Plan of Correction and ongoing reporting of medication errors.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Violation of licensure regulation 175 NAC 12-006.10(D) pertaining to Medication Errors. |
Report Facts
Probation period length: 90
Date of survey: Jul 28, 2025
Report submission frequency: 7
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Tesmer | Chief Medical Officer | Signed the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
| Dan Taylor | Administrator | Mentioned in contact information for Health Facilities Licensure Unit |
| Linda Stenvers | Administrative Specialist | Certified the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
Document
Capacity: 155
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The documents relate to the issuance of a new Skilled Nursing Facility license due to a change of ownership for Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy, including verification of licensure and occupancy permit.
Findings
The documents confirm that the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure, with a licensed capacity of 155 beds, and provide official approval for operation under new ownership.
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 155
License effective date: Jun 16, 2025
License expiration date: Mar 31, 2026
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kristina Pilege | Administrator | Named as Administrator on the Nursing Home Licensure Application and signatory on ownership verification letter. |
| Liberty Annette Knudsen | Director of Nursing | Named as Director of Nursing on the Nursing Home Licensure Application. |
| Yisroel Chafetz | Manager | Named as Manager and authorized representative on the Nursing Home Licensure Application and ownership verification letter. |
| Timothy Tesmer | Chief Medical Officer | Signed the license issuance letter from the Department of Health and Human Services. |
Notice
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 14, 2024
Visit Reason
The notice serves to inform the facility of disciplinary action placing the license on probation for 90 days starting December 11, 2024, due to violations related to failure to conduct neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls and falls with head injuries.
Findings
The facility failed to conduct neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls and falls with head injuries, violating licensure regulations. The CMS-2567 Report dated November 14, 2024, documents these violations.
Report Facts
Probation period: 90
Report date: Nov 14, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Tesmer | Chief Medical Officer | Signed the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
| Dan Taylor | Administrator | Health Facilities Licensure Unit, mentioned in the notice |
| Kolby Venger | Administrative Specialist | Certified mailing of the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 28, 2022
Visit Reason
The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and related certification and occupancy permit for River City Nursing and Rehabilitation, indicating the facility's license renewal process.
Findings
The documents certify that River City Nursing and Rehabilitation meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a Skilled Nursing Facility with various therapy services and confirm the facility's licensed capacity and occupancy permit.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 174
Maximum Occupancy: 174
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Smith | Administrator | Named on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application |
| Wendy Miller | Director of Nursing | Named on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application |
| Aharon Kibel | Member | Authorized representative signing renewal application |
| Shlomo David Hoffman | Member | Authorized representative signing renewal application |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 22, 2020
Visit Reason
The document serves to verify the license renewal status of River City Nursing and Rehabilitation and includes the renewal application and occupancy permit for the facility.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal, ownership details, and maximum occupancy capacity of 174 beds, with no inspection findings or deficiencies reported.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Gallu | Administrator | Named in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Melissa Neiger | Director of Nursing | Named in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Aharon Kibel | Member | Listed as a member of River City Nursing LLC in ownership information. |
| Shlomo David Hoffman | Member | Listed as a member of River City Nursing LLC in ownership information. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 11, 2020
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at River City Nursing And Rehabilitation on February 11-12, 2020, by the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health. The investigation focused on allegations related to bowel elimination care, medication administration, staffing sufficiency, pain management, wound care, and related services.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility was in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements for each allegation, including bowel elimination care, medication administration following the five rights, sufficient staffing, pain management, wound care, and bladder elimination services. No violations were identified at the time of the survey.
Complaint Details
The complaint included seven allegations: failure to provide care and treatment for bowel elimination; failure to follow the Five Rights for medication administration; insufficient staffing; failure to assist with pain management; failure to provide medications according to the five rights; failure to provide wound care as ordered; and failure to provide care and services for bowel and/or bladder elimination. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated with no violations.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 27, 2020
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint that the facility failed to immediately request emergency assistance affecting all residents in the building.
Findings
The facility staff did immediately request emergency assistance. Record reviews and interviews confirmed that the facility was in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to immediately request emergency assistance affecting all residents. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated as the facility staff did request immediate assistance.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Vogt | Program Manager | Signed the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 24, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at River City Nursing And Rehabilitation on October 24, 2018, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The investigation found the facility was in compliance with regulatory requirements for communication to receiving health care institutions, bowel elimination care, medication administration, plan of care implementation, and infection control to prevent spread of pests. No violations were identified.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations of failure to communicate appropriate information to receiving health care institutions, failure to provide care for bowel elimination, failure to administer medications as ordered, failure to follow the plan of care, and failure to follow infection control guidelines to prevent spread of pests. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 8
Medication administrations observed: 6
Resident records reviewed for medication compliance: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Putnam | Administrator | Facility administrator addressed in the report |
| Connie Vogt | Program Manager | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS, signed the report |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 87
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 17
Sep 17, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on September 17-25, 2018, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including staffing sufficiency, identification of changes in condition, food handling practices, housekeeping, medication administration, and maintenance of a safe environment. Several deficiencies related to resident care, documentation, and facility maintenance were cited. Some allegations were found to be in compliance. The facility failed to provide adequate emergency lighting, maintain fire safety doors, ensure proper fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance, and had issues with electrical safety and infection control.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and included investigation of multiple allegations such as staffing sufficiency, change of condition identification, food handling, housekeeping, grievance resolution, abuse prevention, medication administration, and others. Some allegations were substantiated with deficiencies cited, while others were found in compliance.
Severity Breakdown
D: 5
E: 7
F: 7
Deficiencies (17)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to have sufficient staff to meet resident needs | D |
| Failed to identify changes in condition | D |
| Failed to provide food handling practice to prevent food borne illness | E |
| Failed to have an adequate housekeeping program to prevent odors | E |
| Failed to ensure medication administration as ordered | D |
| Failed to ensure the DON serves only in the Director capacity when census is greater than 60 | D |
| Failed to provide emergency lighting in dining and recreation areas | F |
| Failed to maintain fire rated doors and smoke barriers | F |
| Failed to document testing of emergency generator and secure gas valve | F |
| Failed to ensure fire extinguishers were unobstructed | F |
| Failed to ensure fire doors were inspected and tested annually | F |
| Allowed use of portable space heaters without documentation of safe temperature | E |
| Failed to ensure corridor doors resist passage of smoke and were not held open improperly | F |
| Failed to ensure GFCI protection at electrical outlets in resident bathrooms | F |
| Failed to ensure medical equipment plugged into hospital grade outlets | E |
| Failed to post oxygen in use no smoking signs where oxygen administered | E |
| Failed to separate empty and full oxygen cylinders in storage | E |
Report Facts
Sample size: 53
Facility census: 87
Total licensed capacity: 174
Deficiency count: 34
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Putnam | Administrator | Named as facility administrator in report |
| Connie Vogt | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities | Signed report and correspondence |
| Sean Lindgren | Chief Deputy Fire Marshal | Conducted Informal Dispute Resolution Conference |
| Kenn Daily | Compliance & Operations | Participant in Informal Dispute Resolution Conference |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 13, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to report falls with injury and failure to investigate causative factors in falls.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulations as it did report falls with injury and conducted investigations for causative factors in falls, implementing interventions to prevent subsequent falls or major injuries.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility failed to report falls with injury and failed to investigate causative factors in falls. The investigation found the facility compliant with both allegations.
Report Facts
Residents with falls: 5
Residents with serious bodily injury fall: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed the report as representative of the Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
May 15, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint that the facility fails to follow the plan of care.
Findings
The facility was found to follow the plan of care. Observations, record reviews, and staff interviews confirmed residents were transferred safely and according to the plan of care, resulting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to follow the plan of care. The investigation found the allegation unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed the report and identified as Training Coordinator for the Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 93
Deficiencies: 6
Mar 5, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on March 5-7, 2018. The investigation included review of resident records, observation of care and services, and interviews with residents, family members, and staff.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to notify physicians of critical blood sugar levels, failure to report alleged violations timely, failure to implement restorative nursing programs, failure to prevent accident hazards, and medication errors exceeding 5%. Several residents were affected by these deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations of failure to provide care according to practitioner's orders, medication errors, failure to ensure residents are free from misappropriation, failure to provide meals and therapies as ordered, failure to respond promptly to call lights, and failure to treat residents with dignity. Some allegations were substantiated with violations found.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to notify physician of blood sugar levels over 400 for Resident 20. | SS=D |
| Failed to report alleged violations to the state agency within required timeframes for Resident 22. | SS=D |
| Failed to implement a Restorative Nursing Program for Resident 22. | SS=D |
| Failed to implement interventions to prevent falls for Resident 23. | SS=D |
| Medication error rate of 7.69% observed affecting Residents 27 and 28. | SS=D |
| Significant medication error involving incorrect insulin dose for Resident 27. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 7.69
Census: 93
Deficiency completion dates: Various corrective action completion dates mostly by 3/30/2018 or 4/20/2018
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator, Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit | Signed the inspection report letter |
| Isaac Smith | Administrator | Facility administrator named in report |
| LPN C | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed failure to notify physician of blood sugar results |
| LPN D | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed preparing incorrect medication doses |
| LPN E | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed preparing incorrect insulin dose |
| RN A | Registered Nurse | Confirmed fall prevention interventions were missing |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 17, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging the facility failed to ensure residents are free from abuse.
Findings
The facility was found to ensure residents are free from abuse based on interviews with cognitively intact residents, staff interviews demonstrating knowledge of abuse, review of staff education, policies, procedures, and background checks. The facility was found in compliance with all related regulations.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to ensure residents are free from abuse. The allegation was not substantiated as the facility was found compliant.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed the report and is identified as the Training Coordinator for the Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 2, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab regarding allegations that the facility failed to follow the plan of care and failed to provide care as identified on the minimal data set.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility did follow the plan of care and provided care as identified on the minimum data set. Observations, record reviews, and interviews confirmed compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to follow the plan of care and failure to provide care as identified on the minimal data set. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed the report and is the contact person for questions. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 80
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 19
Jul 5, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on July 5, 2017-July 12, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with many regulatory requirements but was cited for failures including protecting residents from residents with behaviors, medication administration errors, failure to notify practitioners of medication errors, failure to follow infection control policy, failure to notify responsible parties of changes in condition, and failure to provide notices of non-coverage of Medicare services and lists of Medicaid non-covered services. Additional deficiencies were noted in life safety code compliance, infection control, medication management, nutrition, dental services, and quality assurance processes.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations related to resident rights, care and treatment, staffing, medication administration, infection control, and other care concerns. Some allegations were substantiated resulting in citations.
Severity Breakdown
Level D: 8
Level E: 7
Level F: 5
Deficiencies (19)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to protect resident from residents with behaviors. | Level D |
| Facility failed to provide medications according to the Five Rights. | Level D |
| Facility failed to notify the practitioner of medication errors. | Level D |
| Facility failed to follow infection control policy including hand hygiene between glove changes. | Level D |
| Facility failed to notify responsible party of changes in condition. | Level D |
| Facility failed to provide notices of non-coverage of Medicare services and lists of Medicaid non-covered services. | Level E |
| Facility failed to ensure sufficient fire safety and life safety code compliance including construction type, sprinkler system testing, emergency lighting, hazardous area enclosures, corridor doors, and exit doors. | Level F |
| Facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in kitchen and food service areas. | Level E |
| Facility failed to provide ongoing evaluation of pain level, blood sugar monitoring, and monitoring of bruising for residents. | Level D |
| Facility failed to provide correct portion sizes for mechanically altered diets. | Level E |
| Facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors. | Level D |
| Facility failed to provide routine and emergency dental services as ordered. | Level D |
| Facility failed to perform hand hygiene while providing cares and failed to follow infection control policies. | Level D |
| Facility failed to maintain adequate ventilation system in multiple resident rooms. | Level E |
| Facility failed to maintain an effective Quality Assurance program with repeat and additional citations. | Level F |
| Facility failed to maintain exit doors and emergency lighting in proper working order. | Level F |
| Facility failed to maintain smoke resistant corridor doors and hazardous area enclosures. | Level E |
| Facility failed to maintain electrical safety including missing junction box cover. | Level E |
| Facility failed to segregate full and empty oxygen cylinders and label them appropriately. | Level E |
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 20
Facility census: 80
Total licensed capacity: 174
Number of residents sampled: 42
Number of residents affected by medication error: 1
Number of residents affected by infection control hand hygiene failure: 2
Number of residents affected by portion size error: 6
Number of residents affected by dental service failure: 3
Number of residents affected by oxygen cylinder storage issue: 10
Number of residents affected by fire safety door issues: 22
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Don Abdouch | Administrator | Named in introductory letter and correspondence. |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed official correspondence and reports. |
| Don Fritz | Assistant State Fire Marshal | Correspondence regarding waiver request and fire safety. |
| George Voigtlander | Physician Reviewer/Medical Director CIMRO of Nebraska | Signed informal dispute resolution report. |
| Doug Williams | Administrator | Named in informal dispute resolution correspondence. |
| Nora Saulietis | Administrator | Named in informal dispute resolution correspondence. |
Inspection Report
Enforcement
Deficiencies: 2
Feb 17, 2017
Visit Reason
This document serves as a Notice of Disciplinary Action placing the facility's license on probation for 90 days starting February 17, 2017, due to violations related to medication errors and failure to comply with licensure regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to have significant medication errors, violating licensure regulations and posing risks to resident health and safety. The Department required submission of a Plan of Correction and ongoing reports during the probation period.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Violation of licensure regulation 175 NAC 12-006.10D pertaining to Medication Errors |
| Violation of 175 NAC 12-006.06B Resolution of Complaints and Grievances |
Report Facts
Probation period length: 90
Report submission frequency: 14
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager | Contact person for submission of reports and Plan of Correction |
| Thomas L. Williams | Chief Medical Officer, Director, Division of Public Health | Signed the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
| Becky Wisell | Administrator, Licensure Unit | Signed the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
| Linda Stenvers | Staff Assistant II, Office of Long Term Care Facilities | Certified service of the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 103
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 31, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging the facility fails to ensure residents are free from abuse.
Findings
The facility was found to ensure residents were free from abuse after reviewing incident reports, grievance reports, policies, staff training, and interviews with residents and staff.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to ensure residents were free from abuse. The investigation found the facility in compliance with its Abuse Prohibition policy and procedures.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 103
Deficiencies: 11
Jan 23, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on January 23, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility failed to follow the Five Rights for medication administration, failed to resolve residents complaints/grievances, failed to provide medications as ordered, and failed to administer medications according to practitioner's orders. The facility ensured staff had appropriate credentials and competencies to administer medications. The facility was cited for medication errors with a 19.23% error rate and failure to resolve grievances affecting multiple residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to follow medication administration protocols, failed to resolve grievances, and failed to provide medications as ordered. The investigation included review of resident records, observations, and interviews. Multiple medication errors and unresolved grievances were substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 7
SS=E: 1
SS=G: 1
SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (11)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure medications were provided according to the Five Rights (Right drug, dose, time, route, person). | — |
| Failed to resolve residents complaints/grievances and ensure residents were informed of resolution. | SS=D |
| Medication error rate of 19.23%, exceeding the 5% threshold. | SS=E |
| Failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors. | SS=G |
| Failed to notify family of change in condition and failed to notify physician of medication errors. | SS=D |
| Failed to complete thorough investigation of neglect allegation related to tracheostomy care. | SS=D |
| Failed to implement pain management interventions and failed to complete wound treatments as ordered. | SS=D |
| Failed to implement interventions to prevent elopement for a resident with altered mental status. | SS=D |
| Failed to maintain food temperatures at safe levels during meal service. | SS=F |
| Failed to complete treatment program for potential scabies for a resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to provide documentation of tracheostomy suctioning as ordered. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Medication administration observations: 26
Medication errors: 5
Medication error rate: 19.23
Facility census: 103
Grievances reviewed: 3
Medication administration errors dates: 12
Medication administration errors dates: 9
Pain medication administrations: 13
Food temperature: 122
Food temperature: 116
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed the complaint investigation letter |
| Doug Williams | Administrator | Facility administrator named in the report |
| RN D | Registered Nurse | Named in significant medication error involving Resident 1 |
| LPN A | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed administering medication and wound care to Resident 19 |
| LPN B | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed administering medication and wound care to Resident 19 |
| RN A | Registered Nurse | Observed administering medication to Resident 4 |
| LPN C | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed medication administration error for Resident 5 |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 3, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on January 3-4, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulatory requirements regarding timely completion of written investigations, ensuring residents were free from abuse, and providing appropriate transfer services. Observations, record reviews, and staff interviews supported these findings.
Complaint Details
The investigation addressed allegations that the facility failed to complete written investigations within five working days, failed to ensure residents were free from abuse, and failed to provide appropriate transfer services. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator, Licensure Unit, Division of Public Health-DHHS | Signed the report and provided contact information |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 109
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 28, 2016
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding medication overuse, medication administration, and prevention of skin breakdown at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulations related to medication overuse, medication administration, and prevention of skin breakdown, with no violations identified in any of the investigated allegations.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related, focusing on allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents were not over-medicated, failed to administer medications as ordered, and failed to provide care to prevent skin breakdown. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Residents' records reviewed: 3
Residents' medication administrations observed: 6
Residents' records reviewed: 3
Facility census: 109
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator, Licensure Unit, Division of Public Health-DHHS | Signed the report and represents the Licensure Unit |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 101
Deficiencies: 16
Jul 7, 2016
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on June 29, 2016-July 7, 2016, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with many regulatory requirements but had deficiencies including failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls, failure to administer medications as ordered with an 8% medication error rate, failure to provide care and treatment for bladder elimination, failure to treat residents with respect and dignity, failure to ensure call lights were within reach, failure to maintain an effective quality assurance program, and failure to implement isolation procedures properly among others.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations related to misappropriation of residents' personal items, failure to follow plan of care, failure to provide prompt emergency care, failure to protect residents from behaviors and abuse, failure to resolve complaints, failure to administer medications as ordered, failure to provide care for bladder elimination, failure to treat residents with respect and dignity, failure to ensure call lights were within reach, and failure to maintain an effective housekeeping program among others. Some allegations were substantiated with deficiencies cited.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 4
SS=E: 5
SS=D: 6
Deficiencies (16)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to change interventions after residents have been identified at risk for falls. | — |
| Failure to administer medications as ordered by healthcare practitioner with an 8% medication error rate. | — |
| Failure to provide care and treatment for bladder elimination. | — |
| Failure to treat resident with respect and dignity; resident names visible on clothing. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure call lights were within reach of residents. | SS=D |
| Failure to develop comprehensive care plans for falls, hospice services, gastrostomy tube cares, and bladder training. | SS=D |
| Failure to maintain medication error rates below 5%; medication error rate was 8%. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure dishwasher was sanitizing dishes properly. | SS=F |
| Failure to ensure blood culture vials were not expired. | SS=F |
| Failure to follow reverse isolation precautions for one resident. | SS=D |
| Failure to maintain an effective Quality Assurance Program. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure occupational gym double doors close and latch properly to prevent fire and smoke migration. | SS=E |
| Failure to ensure doors to hazardous areas close and latch properly to form smoke resistant partitions. | SS=E |
| Abrupt change in elevation exceeding 1/2 inch at physical therapy room exit creating trip hazard. | SS=E |
| Failure to provide required documentation for annual fire alarm system inspection. | SS=F |
| Failure to label and segregate empty oxygen cylinders from full cylinders in storage areas. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 8
Facility census: 101
Deficiency count: 16
Residents affected by fall intervention deficiency: 1
Residents affected by occupational gym door deficiency: 4
Residents affected by hazardous door deficiency: 4
Residents affected by abrupt elevation change: 4
Residents affected by fire alarm documentation deficiency: 98
Residents affected by oxygen cylinder storage deficiency: 47
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed the inspection report and correspondence |
| Nora Saulietis | Administrator | Facility administrator named in report and correspondence |
| Doug Williams | Administrator | Named in Informal Dispute Resolution correspondence |
| George Voigtlander | Physician Reviewer/Medical Director CIMRO of Nebraska | Signed Informal Dispute Resolution report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
May 4, 2016
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab regarding allegations of failure to identify changes in condition, failure to notify family or responsible parties of changes, failure to follow practitioner orders regarding therapy, and failure to promptly respond to calls for assistance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with related regulatory requirements for all allegations. Changes in condition were identified and communicated appropriately, therapy orders were followed, and call lights were answered promptly.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related and the facility was determined to be in compliance with all allegations, including identification of changes in condition, notification of family or responsible parties, adherence to therapy orders, and timely response to calls for assistance.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed the report and identified as contact for questions |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 12, 2016
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to provide prompt treatment for pain and prompt response to calls for assistance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulatory requirements, providing prompt treatment for pain and timely response to call lights as confirmed by resident interviews, observations, and record reviews.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to provide prompt treatment for pain and failure to provide prompt response for calls for assistance. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility complied with related regulatory requirements.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the complaint investigation report. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 7, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding staffing sufficiency, incontinence care, treatment completion, call light response, and safe resident transfers at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all related regulatory requirements, including sufficient staffing, provision of incontinence care, completion of treatments as ordered, timely response to call lights, and safe assistance with resident transfers.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged insufficient staffing, failure to provide incontinence care, failure to complete treatments as ordered, failure to answer call lights timely, and failure to assist residents with transfers safely. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed the inspection report letter |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 121
Deficiencies: 15
Aug 13, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual survey was conducted to investigate compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, safety, and facility conditions.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with most regulatory requirements, but deficiencies were identified including failure to notify responsible parties of changes, incomplete care plans for psychoactive medication use, side rail safety evaluations, medication errors, food safety violations, infection control lapses, and life safety code violations related to building construction, fire safety, and electrical systems.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 9
SS=E: 4
SS=D: 5
Deficiencies (15)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to notify resident's responsible party of changes in orders for Resident 311. | SS=D |
| Failure to review and revise care plans for psychoactive medication use for Residents 127 and 290. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure side rail safety evaluations were completed for Residents 30 and 134. | SS=D |
| Failure to have clinical indications and target behaviors for psychoactive medications for Residents 80, 127, and 290; failure to implement non-pharmacological interventions prior to anti-anxiety medication for Resident 290. | SS=D |
| Significant medication error: late administration of insulin for Resident 125. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure food safety: outdated food, unlabeled leftovers, improper food storage, and unclean nonfood contact surfaces. | SS=F |
| Failure to maintain infection control practices including handwashing and gloving during treatments for Resident 262. | SS=D |
| Failure to provide construction type for four story building to meet Life Safety Code requirements. | SS=F |
| Failure to provide separation of hazardous areas from other compartments allowing smoke and fire migration. | SS=E |
| Failure to conduct fire drills in accordance with NFPA 101 including failure to activate fire alarm and missing drills on some shifts. | SS=F |
| Failure to maintain fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72 including incomplete smoke detector testing and outdated calibration. | SS=F |
| Failure to maintain automatic sprinkler system including missing spare sprinkler heads, dirty sprinkler heads, and missing documentation of inspections. | SS=F |
| Failure to inspect commercial cooking exhaust system in accordance with NFPA 96; grease accumulation noted. | SS=E |
| Failure to maintain emergency generator with required remote manual stop and annunciator. | SS=F |
| Failure to use electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with NFPA 70; missing GFCI protection in medication room near sink. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Facility census: 121
Number of smoke detectors tested: 66
Number of smoke detectors total: 151
Insulin units administered: 20
Insulin blood sugar reading: 344
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Named in multiple findings and plan of correction correspondence |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit | Signed official correspondence |
| George Voigtlander | Physician Reviewer | Provided informal dispute resolution report |
| Maintenance A | Interviewed and verified multiple life safety and fire safety deficiencies | |
| Registered Nurse B | Interviewed regarding side rail safety | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse C | Interviewed regarding insulin administration error | |
| Registered Nurse G | Observed and interviewed regarding infection control lapses |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 98
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 8, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to provide services to prevent and promote healing of skin breakdown and failure to provide toileting and peri care as needed by residents.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations for both allegations. Services to prevent and promote healing of skin breakdown were provided, and toileting and peri care needs were met as observed and reported by residents and staff.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to provide services to prevent and promote healing of skin breakdown and failure to provide toileting and peri care as needed. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Report Facts
Census: 98
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Khristy Sweeney | Registered Nurse | Conducted the complaint investigation visit |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the inspection report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 13, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to maintain elevator operation during a fire emergency.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with life safety code requirements as elevators are required to not operate during a fire emergency and the emergency generator powered lighting and life support functions.
Complaint Details
The allegation was that the facility failed to maintain elevator operation during a fire emergency. The complaint was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated as the facility complied with the relevant life safety code.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Susen Lindner | Life Safety Code Inspector | Conducted the complaint investigation visit. |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the inspection report. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 14, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to notify the health care practitioner of change in condition and failure to provide care and treatment according to standards of practice for feeding tubes.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulatory guidelines for both allegations. Resident medical records and staff interviews confirmed appropriate notification of changes in condition and proper care and treatment for feeding tubes.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to notify the health care practitioner of change in condition and failure to provide care and treatment according to standards of practice for feeding tubes. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as the facility was in compliance.
Report Facts
Resident medical records reviewed: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Kincaid | Registered Nurse | Investigator representing the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health. |
| Lori Frodsham | Registered Nurse | Investigator representing the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health. |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the report as Program Manager, Office of LTC Facilities, Licensure Unit. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 114
Deficiencies: 4
Jan 5, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate multiple complaints at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab from December 31, 2014 to January 5, 2015, including allegations of abuse, skin breakdown prevention, privacy protection, medical record accuracy, staffing sufficiency, cleanliness, hydration, call light response, medication administration, positioning transfers, harm avoidance, and change in condition identification.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with most allegations including abuse protection, skin breakdown prevention, privacy, medical records, staffing, cleanliness, hydration, call light response, positioning transfers, harm avoidance, and change in condition identification. However, deficiencies were found related to failure to notify a physician of medication availability issues for one resident, medication administration errors exceeding 5%, failure to ensure timely medication delivery from pharmacy, and improper infection control practices during catheter care.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed multiple allegations including failure to protect residents from abuse, failure to prevent skin breakdown, failure to protect privacy/confidentiality, incomplete and inaccurate medical records, insufficient staffing, unclean environment, inadequate hydration, delayed call light response, medication errors, improper positioning transfers, failure to avoid harm, and failure to identify change in condition. The facility was found compliant in all areas except medication-related deficiencies and infection control.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4
Deficiencies (4)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to notify physician of medication availability issues for Resident 2. | SS=D |
| Medication error rate of 10.34% due to errors in administration timing and technique for Residents 10, 11, and 12. | SS=D |
| Failure to ensure timely delivery of medications from pharmacy for Resident 2. | SS=D |
| Failure to utilize proper handwashing and gloving techniques during catheter care for Resident 7, risking cross contamination. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Medication administration errors: 3
Resident census: 114
Medication availability issues: 7
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Nevins | Registered Nurse | Investigator during complaint visit |
| Khristy Long | Registered Nurse | Investigator during complaint visit |
| Ron Chase | Registered Nurse | Investigator during complaint visit |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed report cover letter |
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Facility administrator named in report |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding medication availability and notification |
| RN A | Registered Nurse | Observed medication administration error |
| RN B | Registered Nurse | Observed medication administration error |
| LPN C | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed medication administration error and infection control deficiency |
| Nursing Assistant D | Nursing Assistant | Observed infection control deficiency during catheter care |
| RN E | Registered Nurse | Observed infection control deficiency and interviewed staff |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 113
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 23, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint survey regarding the facility's failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls.
Findings
The facility did change fall interventions appropriately after residents were identified at risk for falls. Reviews of three residents and their post-fall interventions showed compliance with regulatory requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls. The investigation found the facility was in compliance with all related regulatory requirements.
Report Facts
Census: 113
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Nevins | Registered Nurse | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Khristy Long | Registered Nurse | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the inspection report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 128
Deficiencies: 2
Oct 14, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding failure to provide supervision to prevent elopement, failure to develop and implement care plans to address resident needs, and failure to implement fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls.
Findings
The facility was found to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopements, but failed to develop and implement care plans and fall interventions for residents at risk of falls. These failures were confirmed through record reviews and staff interviews and constituted violations.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to provide supervision to prevent elopement, failure to develop and implement care plans, and failure to implement fall interventions. The allegation regarding supervision to prevent elopement was not substantiated. The allegations regarding care plans and fall interventions were substantiated as violations.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to develop and implement a care plan to address resident needs. |
| Failure to implement fall interventions after residents have been identified at risk for falls. |
Report Facts
Census: 128
Dates of investigation: October 14, 2014 to October 20, 2014
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Nevins | Registered Nurse | Investigator during complaint investigation. |
| Ron Chase | Registered Nurse | Investigator during complaint investigation. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Aug 13, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate an Annual Survey at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on August 13, 2014.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulatory requirements related to maintaining a clean environment and ensuring residents maintain adequate hydration.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed the report as Training Coordinator for the Office of Long Term Care Facilities |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 111
Capacity: 108
Deficiencies: 23
Jun 17, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab on June 10, 2014-June 17, 2014.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with most regulatory requirements except for failure to identify a change in a resident's condition, failure to provide notice of potential liability after discontinuation of Medicare benefits for some residents, failure to ensure residents were aware of the procedure for obtaining personal funds on weekends, failure to evaluate bathing preferences for some residents, failure to provide individualized activities for one resident, failure to maintain facility environment in good repair, failure to complete a change in condition Minimum Data Set for one resident, failure to review and revise comprehensive care plans related to refusal of care and targeted behaviors, failure to provide oral care and nail care for some residents, failure to prevent urinary tract infections due to inadequate incontinence care, failure to maintain safe bathing water temperatures, failure to implement fall prevention interventions, failure to monitor target behaviors and evaluate effectiveness of psychoactive medication, failure to maintain food temperatures and proper infection control in food service, failure to ensure expired medications and lab vials were not available for use, failure to ensure proper handwashing and gloving during medication administration, and multiple life safety code deficiencies including smoke door issues, fire drill timing, sprinkler system maintenance, exit corridor obstructions, unsecured gas cylinders, missing oxygen in use signs, and electrical wiring issues.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation included allegations of failure to provide care and service for appropriate positioning transfer, failure to ensure therapeutic diets, failure to answer resident call system in a reasonable time frame, failure to ensure resident's property is safe to prevent misappropriation, failure to identify a change in resident condition, failure to protect residents from abuse, and failure to provide diets as ordered by a practitioner. The facility was found in compliance with most allegations except failure to identify a change in resident condition.
Severity Breakdown
Level F: 5
Level E: 10
Level D: 10
Deficiencies (23)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide notice of potential liability after discontinuation of Medicare benefits for 3 residents. | Level D |
| Failure to ensure residents were aware of the procedure for obtaining personal funds on weekends for 4 residents. | Level D |
| Failure to evaluate bathing preferences for 3 residents. | Level D |
| Failure to provide individualized activities for 1 resident. | Level D |
| Failure to maintain cabinet, counters, doors, linen cart covers and furniture on the 4th floor in good repair. | Level E |
| Failure to complete a change in condition Minimum Data Set for 1 resident. | Level D |
| Failure to review and revise comprehensive care plans related to refusal of care and targeted behaviors for 2 residents and failure to ensure family members were informed of care plan meeting for 1 resident. | Level D |
| Failure to provide oral care for 2 residents and failure to ensure clean and trimmed nails for 1 resident. | Level D |
| Failure to provide incontinence care to prevent urinary tract infections for 1 resident. | Level D |
| Failure to ensure bathing water temperatures were maintained to prevent potential scalds and failure to ensure bed was in low position and fall prevention interventions implemented. | Level E |
| Failure to monitor target behaviors and evaluate effectiveness of psychoactive medication for 3 residents. | Level D |
| Failure to maintain food temperatures and proper handwashing and gloving to prevent cross contamination in food service. | Level F |
| Failure to ensure expired laboratory vials and over-the-counter medication were not available for use. | Level D |
| Failure to ensure handwashing and gloving techniques to prevent potential cross contamination of medication for 4 residents. | Level D |
| Failure to provide a construction type for a four story building to meet Life Safety Code requirements. | Level F |
| Failure to ensure corridor doors resist passage of smoke and latch properly on multiple floors. | Level E |
| Failure to maintain smoke tight doors on the fourth floor. | Level E |
| Failure to maintain smoke tight ceiling in three resident rooms and equipment staging area. | Level E |
| Exit corridor obstructed by storage of equipment and supplies. | Level E |
| Failure to secure compressed gas cylinders in maintenance shop. | Level E |
| Failure to provide oxygen in use sign for resident room. | Level E |
| Failure to provide electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with National Electric Code including use of non-hospital grade power strips and extension cords. | Level E |
| Failure to conduct fire drills at varying times on all shifts. | Level E |
Report Facts
Facility census: 111
Deficiency counts: 25
Fire drill times: 6
Expired lab vials: 234
Expired lab vials: 46
Expired medication bottles: 8
Expired medication bottles: 1
Expired medication bottles: 1
Expired medication bottles: 1
Expired medication bottles: 1
Expired medication bottles: 1
Expired medication bottles: 1
Residents affected: 108
Residents affected: 79
Residents affected: 54
Residents affected: 33
Residents affected: 21
Residents affected: 65
Residents affected: 12
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed letters and communications regarding survey and IDR |
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Facility administrator named in multiple documents |
| Ron Chase | Registered Nurse | Survey team member |
| Kelly Schmidt | Registered Nurse | Survey team member |
| Khristy Long | Registered Nurse | Survey team member |
| Kay Reeves | Nutrition/dietitian | Survey team member |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed complaint investigation letter |
| George Voigtlander | MD | Reviewer of Informal Dispute Resolution |
| Ted Fraser | Senior Vice President | CIMRO contact for IDR |
| Don Fritz | Assistant State Fire Marshal | Signed waiver approval |
| Nurse O | Registered Nurse | Observed medication administration with hand hygiene issues |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding medication and care issues |
| Maintenance Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Interviewed regarding facility maintenance and fire safety issues |
| Environmental Supervisor | Environmental Supervisor | Interviewed regarding facility maintenance and fire safety issues |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 121
Deficiencies: 2
Apr 30, 2014
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation survey was conducted at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab from April 28, 2014 to April 30, 2014, to investigate multiple allegations including failure to inform residents of test results, medication administration errors, inadequate nutrition and hydration, neglect, abuse, and other care concerns.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with most allegations including informing residents of test results, providing adequate fluid intake, protecting residents from neglect and abuse, and ensuring dignity and respect. However, deficiencies were found related to failure to monitor weight loss and provide protein supplements as ordered, and failure to administer antibiotic medication according to physician orders for one resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included multiple allegations such as failure to inform residents of test results, medication errors, inadequate nutrition and hydration, neglect, abuse, failure to report injuries and allegations, and failure to notify healthcare practitioners of changes in condition. Most allegations were substantiated as compliant except for medication administration and nutrition-related deficiencies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to implement orders to monitor weight loss for Resident 7 and prevent weight loss for Resident 1, including failure to complete a calorie count as ordered and failure to provide a protein supplement as ordered. | SS=D |
| Failure to administer antibiotic medication in accordance with physician order for one resident, including failure to administer Azithromycin 250 mg for 7 days following initial dose. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Facility census: 121
Resident 7 weights: 259.8
Resident 7 weights: 261
Resident 7 weights: 251.4
Protein supplement order: 30
Azithromycin dosage: 500
Azithromycin dosage: 250
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Schmidt | Registered Nurse | Conducted complaint investigation survey |
| Kay Reeves | Nutrition/dietitian | Conducted complaint investigation survey |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager, Office of Long Term Care Facilities | Signed the complaint investigation letter |
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Facility administrator addressed in the report |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding deficiencies in medication administration and nutrition orders |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 116
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 24, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate allegations of neglect reported by a Social Services worker regarding Resident 2 not being assisted out of bed, rarely repositioned, and not bathed for 30 days.
Findings
The facility staff failed to submit an investigation report of the neglect allegation to the state agency within 5 working days as required. The investigation was completed and reviewed, but the report was not timely submitted.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that Resident 2 had not been assisted out of bed for 30 days, rarely repositioned, did not have a bath for 30 days, and was not fed. The facility investigated but failed to report the findings to the state agency within the required 5 working days.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to submit an investigation report of an allegation of neglect to the state agency within 5 working days. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Census: 116
Investigations reviewed: 3
Working days for report submission: 5
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 119
Deficiencies: 3
Jun 11, 2013
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code regulations governing skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in notifying physicians and responsible parties about residents' clinical changes, failure to investigate an allegation of staff-to-resident abuse, and failure to re-evaluate and implement interventions to prevent injury for a resident. Specific deficiencies involved failure to notify about skin wounds and pain medication effectiveness, failure to investigate abuse allegations, and inadequate care plan updates to prevent skin tears.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to notify the physician and responsible party of the development of skin wounds for Resident 1 and failure to notify the physician of pain medication effectiveness for Resident 2. | SS=D |
| Failure to investigate an allegation of staff to resident abuse for Resident 1. | SS=D |
| Failure to re-evaluate and implement interventions to prevent injury for Resident 1. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Census: 119
Pain level: 7
Skin tear size: 5
Skin tear size: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding notification failures and abuse investigation | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A | Wound nurse | Documented assessment of Resident 1's left knee wound |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 120
Deficiencies: 12
Feb 25, 2013
Visit Reason
Annual inspection of Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations including Life Safety Code provisions.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to meet Life Safety Code standards for building construction and smoke door integrity, failure to provide proper notice of Medicare non-coverage to residents, housekeeping and maintenance deficiencies, incomplete care plans, inadequate supervision of hazardous materials, improper food preparation, and lack of staff training on fire safety procedures.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 7
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (12)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide a construction type for a four story building to meet Life Safety Code requirements; unprotected steel beams and girders observed. | — |
| Failed to maintain smoke separation doors with proper latching and gaps less than 1/8 inch, allowing smoke migration. | — |
| Failed to provide Medicare Denial of Benefits SNF ABN liability notice to 3 residents after discontinuation of Medicare benefits. | SS=D |
| Failed to maintain fixtures and furnishings in good repair including gouged doors, poor repair bedside stand and stained countertops. | SS=E |
| Failed to develop or revise comprehensive care plans for discharge planning and bladder continence status for sampled residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure housekeeping cart chemicals were secured, posing hazard to cognitively impaired residents. | SS=E |
| Failed to prepare pureed food conserving flavor and failed to provide diet consistency per resident preference and physician order. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain kitchen gas burners in operating condition, failed to train kitchen staff on fire extinguisher use and hood suppression system, and missing rubber caps on discharge nozzles. | SS=E |
| Failed to post 'oxygen in use' sign on resident room where oxygen was used. | SS=E |
| Failed to maintain electrical outlet boxes secured to walls and improper use of power strip as permanent wiring. | SS=E |
| Failed to conduct bi-annual sensitivity testing of smoke detectors. | — |
| Failed to maintain generator and kitchen doors to latch within frame, allowing fire and smoke migration. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Residents affected by Medicare non-coverage notice deficiency: 3
Rooms with gouged doors: 5
Rooms with stained countertops: 2
Residents sampled for care plan deficiencies: 35
Residents affected by unsecured housekeeping cart chemicals: 11
Residents affected by kitchen fire safety deficiencies: 28
Residents affected by oxygen signage deficiency: 56
Residents affected by electrical outlet deficiencies: 58
Facility census: 121
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Social Worker A | Reported residents were only issued Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage and not SNFABN | |
| Administrator | Confirmed findings of maintenance and Life Safety Code deficiencies | |
| Dietary Manager C | Reported pureed pork lacked flavor and should have been prepared with chicken base | |
| Kitchen Staff V | Failed to have knowledge of manual release of hood suppression system | |
| Kitchen Staff H | Failed to know type of fire extinguisher for electrical fire and procedure for fire under kitchen hood | |
| Environmental Supervisor | Confirmed multiple Life Safety Code deficiencies and lack of fire safety training documentation | |
| Director of Nursing | Confirmed dietary communication slip was not sent to dietary |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 115
Deficiencies: 2
Nov 13, 2012
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code regulations governing licensure of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring proper laboratory monitoring for anticoagulant therapy for one resident, and in infection control practices including prevention of cross-contamination during personal care and incomplete cleansing of a glucometer after use. The facility implemented corrective actions including staff education and auditing procedures.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to obtain laboratory monitoring (PT/INR) for anticoagulant therapy for one resident. | SS=D |
| Failure to prevent potential cross-contamination during personal care for one resident and failure to completely cleanse a glucometer after use for another resident. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Census: 115
Sampled residents: 9
Non-sampled residents: 1
INR value: 7.5
PT value: 93.6
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Deb Nesbit | Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding anticoagulant therapy monitoring and corrective actions |
| RN E | Registered Nurse | Observed performing blood sugar testing and glucometer cleaning |
| LPN A | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed confirming catheter tubing issue during personal care |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 110
Deficiencies: 1
May 16, 2012
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulations governing licensure of skilled nursing facilities, focusing on care and services provided to residents.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate care related to the removal of an intravenous catheter device for one resident, Resident 2, as evidenced by lack of documentation confirming removal despite physician orders. The facility census was 110 at the time of the survey.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to provide care and treatment related to removal of an intravenous catheter device for Resident 2. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Facility census: 110
Sampled residents: 5
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN-A | Licensed Practical Nurse | Signed nursing notes related to IV catheter removal orders |
| Acting Interim DON | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding lack of documentation for catheter removal |
| Staff Developer | Interviewed regarding lack of documentation for catheter removal |
Inspection Report
Enforcement
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 3, 2011
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. The facility was found not in substantial compliance, leading to enforcement actions including denial of payment for new admissions.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Federal requirements during the survey completed on October 3, 2011, and subsequent revisits on December 5 and 6, 2011. Despite revisits, the facility remained noncompliant, resulting in a denial of payment for new Medicare and Medicaid admissions effective December 31, 2011. Later revisits in January and February 2012 established that corrections were made and substantial compliance was achieved, leading to removal of the denial of payment.
Report Facts
Dates of revisits: December 5, 2011 and December 6, 2011
Denial of payment effective date: December 31, 2011
Compliance achieved effective date: February 15, 2012 (later amended to December 27, 2011)
Survey completion dates: September 30, 2011 and October 3, 2011
Deadline for termination of Medicare provider agreement: April 3, 2012
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Administrator of Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab facility |
| Jennifer King | Branch Manager | Survey, Certification & Enforcement Branch, Kansas City Regional Office |
| Jane Weiler | Health Quality Review Specialist | Contact person for additional comments or concerns |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 111
Capacity: 110
Deficiencies: 30
Oct 3, 2011
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including dietary manager qualifications, notification of physician for resident changes, resident dignity, housekeeping and maintenance, pressure sore treatment, accident hazards, oxygen administration, medication regimen, medication errors, nutritive value and food sanitation, infection control, safe environment, life safety code compliance, and quality assurance.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 1
SS=F: 9
SS=E: 11
SS=D: 5
: 1
Deficiencies (30)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Dietary Manager was not qualified as required by state licensure regulations. | — |
| Facility staff failed to notify physicians of significant resident changes including self-harm statements and low blood sugar levels. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to maintain resident dignity related to personal health information being discussed loudly in public areas. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to maintain surfaces on resident room doors in a cleanable manner and damaged kick plates. | — |
| Facility failed to evaluate causal factors and nutritional requirements for wound healing for residents with pressure ulcers. | SS=G |
| Facility failed to evaluate and implement interventions for room safety for a resident with self-harm statements. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to provide physician order for oxygen administration and failed to ensure oxygen care was provided by qualified nursing staff. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to have clinical indications and targeted behaviors for use of antipsychotic medication and failed to evaluate duplicate antidepressant therapy. | — |
| Facility failed to ensure it was free of medication errors of 5% or greater including wrong medication dose and improper medication administration. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to serve food that was palatable to residents, with complaints of bland and poorly seasoned food. | — |
| Facility failed to store foods to ensure freshness and maintain cleanliness of equipment, shelving units and refrigerators. | — |
| Facility failed to ensure hand-washing and gloving techniques were completed, failed to implement isolation procedures, and failed to maintain clean floor mat surfaces. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to maintain floors, sink backsplash and trash cans in a clean and sanitary manner. | — |
| Facility failed to utilize resources effectively to maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of residents. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to maintain clinical records with accurate and ongoing documentation of hemodialysis shunt site and pre/post dialysis monitoring. | SS=D |
| Facility failed to provide construction type documentation for a four story building to meet Life Safety Code requirements. | — |
| Facility failed to maintain corridor doors as substantial doors with positive latching and smoke resistance. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to maintain smoke separation doors capable of resisting passage of smoke. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to provide separation of hazardous areas from other compartments with self-closing doors. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to maintain operating delayed egress hardware and post code for locked door on exit stair door. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to conduct fire drills throughout the month and on all shifts as required. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to ensure fire alarm system had 100% smoke detector test and sensitivity testing conducted. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to provide ashtrays in areas where smoking was permitted. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to ensure kitchen staff were trained on use of kitchen hood suppression system and fire procedures. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to maintain means of egress free of obstructions or impediments. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to maintain facility free from highly flammable decorations or provide flame retardancy rating. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to maintain elimination of possibility of oxygen-enriched atmosphere due to unattended oxygen concentrators. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to post 'oxygen in use' signs in areas where oxygen was used. | SS=E |
| Facility failed to verify generator was tested monthly under 30% load as required. | SS=F |
| Facility failed to ensure electrical wiring and equipment was installed and maintained in accordance with electrical code. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 31
Residents sampled: 23
Facility census: 111
Medication errors observed: 8
Oxygen liters: 2
Oxygen liters: 5
Insulin units: 130
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Named in plan of correction and correspondence |
| Mary Ann Eichhoff | Director of Nursing | Named in plan of correction and correspondence |
| Helen L. Meeks | Administrator | Named in correspondence |
| George Voigtlander | Physician Reviewer | Named in peer review and correspondence |
| Martin D. Kasl | Life Safety Code Reviewer | Named in peer review and correspondence |
Inspection Report
Census: 109
Deficiencies: 2
Jun 22, 2011
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with criminal background and registry checks for direct care staff members at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab.
Findings
The facility failed to complete required checks of the Nebraska Adult Protective Services Central Registry and Central Register of Child Protection Cases for 5 of 5 sampled direct care staff members, and failed to complete Nurse Aide Registry checks for 3 of 5 sampled direct care staff members. The Administrator reported that requests for registry checks had been filled out but not processed.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to complete checks of Nebraska Adult Protective Services Central Registry and Central Register of Child Protection Cases for 5 sampled direct care staff members. |
| Failed to complete Nurse Aide Registry checks for 3 sampled direct care staff members. |
Report Facts
Census: 109
Number of sampled direct care staff members with incomplete registry checks: 5
Number of sampled direct care staff members with incomplete Nurse Aide Registry checks: 3
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 100
Deficiencies: 9
May 17, 2011
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab to assess compliance with regulations governing licensure of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to provide discharge planning for a resident, incomplete criminal background and registry checks for direct care staff, failure to notify physician of significant weight gain, delayed reporting of abuse investigations, incomplete reference checks, failure to revise care plans related to fall prevention, unsecured medications, incomplete controlled substance counts, and failure to obtain ordered laboratory services.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6
SS=E: 2
O 108: 1
Deficiencies (9)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to provide discharge planning for 1 resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to complete criminal background and registry checks for 5 direct care staff members. | O 108 |
| Failed to notify physician of weight gain for 1 resident as ordered. | SS=D |
| Failed to submit abuse/neglect/misappropriation investigative reports within 5 working days for 2 residents. | SS=D |
| Failed to complete reference checks for 5 direct care staff members. | SS=E |
| Failed to review and revise care plan related to fall prevention for 1 resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure medications were secured on medication cart. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure controlled substance counts were completed and signed by two staff members as required. | SS=E |
| Failed to obtain physician ordered laboratory services for 1 resident. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Facility census: 100
Sample size: 6
Sample size: 5
Sample size: 8
Controlled count verification shifts: 43
Missing signatures: 18
Missing signatures: 4
Missing signatures: 4
Missing signatures: 2
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 117
Deficiencies: 2
Dec 22, 2010
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code regulations governing skilled nursing facilities, specifically focusing on deficiencies related to comprehensive care plans and treatment/care for special needs such as tracheostomy care.
Findings
The facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans for three sampled residents with tracheostomy care needs, including missing details such as cannula size and spare cannula availability. Additionally, the facility lacked extra cannulas for residents requiring tracheostomy care. Plans of correction include care plan updates, staff training, and audits to ensure compliance.
Severity Breakdown
Level D: 1
Level E: 1
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to develop a Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) for tracheostomy care and services for 3 sampled residents, missing details such as cannula size and spare cannula requirements. | Level D |
| Failed to have an extra cannula available for use in the residents' rooms for 2 of 3 sampled residents requiring tracheostomy care. | Level E |
Report Facts
Census: 117
Sampled residents: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding care plans and tracheostomy care details |
| Administrator | Administrator | Interviewed regarding tracheostomy care plan details |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
POC031417
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding medication administration and wound care practices at the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with medication administration regulations, as staff followed the Five Rights and administered medications correctly. However, the facility failed to follow practitioners' orders for wound care, resulting in a violation.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found no violation related to medication administration but identified a violation related to wound care practices under F309 and 175 NAC 12-006.09D2.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to follow practitioners' orders for wound care |
Report Facts
Medication administration observations: 28
Staff observed: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager | Signed the letter and identified as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit |
Document
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2024
Visit Reason
The documents pertain to the renewal of the nursing home license for Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy, including submission of renewal application and occupancy permit.
Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported in these documents. They primarily provide licensing, ownership, and facility capacity information.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Sweeney | Administrator | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Rachael Kennedy | Director of Nursing | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Jacob Walden | Authorized Representative | Signed and printed name on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and listed as owner. |
| Yisroel Chafetz | Authorized Representative | Signed and printed name on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and listed as owner. |
| Ty Hernes | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Inspected the facility for the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Occupancy Permit. |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2025
Visit Reason
The document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy, including renewal of SNF/NF dual certification and occupancy permit.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal, with no inspection findings or deficiencies reported.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Renewal license expiration date: 2025
Occupancy maximum: 174
Occupancy permit issue date: 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sobrllsky | Administrator | Named as administrator on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Kelli Gregerson | Director of Nursing | Named as director of nursing on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Jacob I Walden | Authorized Representative | Signed the renewal application as authorized representative. |
| Yisroel Chafetz | Authorized Representative | Signed the renewal application as authorized representative. |
| Ty Hermes | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Inspected and approved the occupancy permit. |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
CHOW2018
Visit Reason
The document package and letters pertain to the issuance of a new Skilled Nursing Facility license to River City Nursing LLC due to a change of ownership and DBA name change, effective October 3, 2018.
Findings
The documents confirm the licensure of River City Nursing and Rehabilitation as a Skilled Nursing Facility with a licensed capacity of 174 beds, including supporting documentation such as occupancy permit, ownership information, and asset purchase agreements.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Putnam | Administrator | Named as facility administrator in license issuance letter and application |
| Kalinda Thiede | Director of Nursing | Named as Director of Nursing in Nursing Home Licensure Application |
| Aharon Kibel | Member | Listed as member of River City Nursing LLC ownership |
| Shlomo David Hoffman | Member | Listed as member of River City Nursing LLC ownership |
| Kenneth Daily | Member | Listed as member of River City Nursing LLC ownership |
| Courtney N. Phillips | Chief Executive Officer | Signed license issuance letters from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
| Kevin Carney | Chief Financial Officer | Signed Bill of Sale documents for Covenant Care Midwest, Inc. and Covenant Care Omaha, LLC |
Notice
Deficiencies: 1
DAN070716
Visit Reason
The document serves as a Notice of Disciplinary Action and a Modification of Disciplinary Action against Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab for failure to implement interventions to prevent falls, resulting in probation and its extension until compliance was achieved.
Findings
The facility was found in violation of multiple licensure regulations related to resident rights, equipment, charge nurse requirements, urinary/bowel function, provision of care, medication errors, sanitary conditions, and prevention of cross-contamination, specifically evidenced by failure to implement fall prevention interventions.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to implement interventions to prevent falls. |
Report Facts
Probation period: 90
Probation period extension: 180
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager | Contact person for submission of reports and final letter terminating probation. |
| Courtney N. Phillips | Chief Executive Officer | Signed the Notice of Disciplinary Action and Modification of Disciplinary Action. |
| Becky Wisell | Administrator, Licensure Unit | Administrator mentioned in relation to the Notice of Disciplinary Action. |
| Linda Stenvers | Staff Assistant II | Certified mailing of the Notice of Disciplinary Action and Modification. |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2016
Visit Reason
The document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab, including occupancy permit and ownership disclosures.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, occupancy permit with a maximum capacity of 174 beds, and corporate officer changes.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Renewal fees: 1950
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Kim Nichols | Director of Nursing, R.N. | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Dava A. Ashley | Chief Operations Officer | Named as corporate officer effective November 1, 2013. |
| Kevin Carney | Chief Financial Officer | Named as corporate officer effective November 1, 2013. |
| Brian D. Jent | Attorney | Author of the corporate officer change notification letter. |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2017
Visit Reason
This document serves to verify the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification license for Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab and includes the occupancy permit issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.
Findings
The facility is licensed through 03/31/2018 with a total licensed bed capacity of 174. The occupancy permit confirms the maximum occupancy of 174 beds as of 07/08/2016.
Report Facts
Licensed bed capacity: 174
Notice
Deficiencies: 0
DAN100311
Visit Reason
The document serves as a Notice of Disciplinary Action and a subsequent Modification of Disciplinary Action against Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab for violations related to Resident Rights, Medication Errors, and wound healing. It outlines probation periods, required corrective actions, and reporting requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to have violated regulations concerning Resident Rights, medication errors, and failure to evaluate causal factors and nutritional requirements for wound healing. The Department placed the facility on probation with specific corrective action plans and reporting requirements.
Report Facts
Probation period length: 90
Probation period length: 90
Finalization period: 15
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Joann Schaefer | Chief Medical Officer, Director, Division of Public Health | Signed notices of disciplinary action |
| Helen L. Meeks | Administrator, Licensure Unit | Signed notices and certificates of service |
| Linda Stenvers | Staff Assistant II, Office of Long Term Care Facilities | Certified mailing of notices |
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Administrator, Office of Long Term Care Facilities | Recipient of reports and correspondence related to probation and corrective actions |
| Tammy Weston | Administrator | Facility administrator addressed in probation termination letter |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2018
Visit Reason
This document serves to verify the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification license for Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab and includes occupancy permit information.
Findings
The documents confirm that the facility is licensed through the indicated renewal date and has an approved occupancy permit for 174 beds.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2019
Visit Reason
This document serves to verify the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification license for River City Nursing and Rehabilitation and includes occupancy permit information.
Findings
The documents confirm that the facility's license is renewed through 3/31/2020 and that the facility has an approved occupancy permit for 174 beds issued on 7/17/2018.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
License expiration date: 2020
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Gabel | Administrator | Named as facility administrator on renewal application. |
| Savanna Wiley Gomez | Director of Nursing | Named as director of nursing on renewal application. |
| Aharon Kibel | Member | Listed as member of River City Nursing LLC ownership. |
| Shlomo David Hoffman | Member | Listed as member of River City Nursing LLC ownership. |
| Kenneth Daily | Member | Listed as member of River City Nursing LLC ownership. |
Document
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2020
Visit Reason
The documents serve to verify licensure renewal and occupancy permit status for River City Nursing and Rehabilitation, including submission of a renewal application and confirmation of maximum licensed capacity.
Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported in these documents. They primarily confirm licensure renewal and occupancy permit issuance.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aharon Kibel | Administrator | Named as Administrator on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Shannon Severs | Director of Nursing | Named as Director of Nursing on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Jim Kenney | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Inspected the facility and issued the occupancy permit. |
Notice
Capacity: 174
Deficiencies: 0
APP2023
Visit Reason
This document serves to verify the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification license for Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy and includes related licensing and occupancy permit information.
Findings
The document confirms the facility meets statutory requirements for licensing renewal and includes an occupancy permit with a maximum capacity of 174 beds. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 174
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Williams | Administrator | Named in the nursing home licensure renewal application. |
| Corri Dillenbur | Director of Nursing | Named in the nursing home licensure renewal application. |
| Yisroel Chafetz | Authorized Representative | Signed the renewal application. |
| Jacob Walden | Authorized Representative | Signed the renewal application. |
| Susen Lindner | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Inspected the facility and approved the occupancy permit. |
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