Inspection Reports for
Rockpoint Care Center LLC

302 E IOWA STREET, HIAWATHA, KS, 66434

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Deficiencies (last 7 years)

Deficiencies (over 7 years) 16.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

172% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

32 24 16 8 0
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 74% occupied

Based on a November 2018 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 110% Mar 2013 Jul 2014 Sep 2014 Nov 2015 Nov 2018

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 17, 2019

Visit Reason
This revisit inspection was conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified by regulation or LSC provision numbers were corrected as of the revisit date.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 17, 2019

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a follow-up to verify that previously reported deficiencies have been corrected.

Findings
All previously cited deficiencies were corrected as of the revisit date. The report documents completion of corrective actions for multiple regulatory items.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 8, 2019

Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2018-11-28.

Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior inspection have been corrected as of 2018-12-27, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 27, 2018

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This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in response to deficiencies cited in a prior survey. It outlines corrective actions to achieve substantial compliance with federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

Findings
The plan addresses issues including proper use of CMS forms for Medicare non-coverage notices, updating care plans to include supplemental oxygen use, and ensuring appropriate orders and monitoring for psychotropic medications with stop dates or re-evaluations.

Deficiencies (4)
F582-D The facility failed to use the correct CMS form for Medicare non-coverage notices. Staff were re-educated and monitoring will ensure compliance.
F657-D The care plan for resident #36 did not include supplemental oxygen use. Care plans were audited and staff re-instructed to update oxygen use documentation.
F756-D Resident #29's medication order lacked a stop date or re-evaluation for PRN Clonazepam. Orders will be limited to 14 days unless documented otherwise, with monthly audits.
F758-D The pharmacy consultant failed to recommend stop dates or re-evaluations for PRN psychotropic drugs. Stop orders will be entered and physicians contacted for appropriateness, with monthly audits.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 39 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Nov 28, 2018

Visit Reason
The inspection was a health resurvey to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and to verify correction of previous deficiencies.

Findings
The facility failed to issue the required Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) to two residents, failed to revise a resident's care plan to include oxygen use, and the consultant pharmacist failed to identify psychotropic medications lacking required 14-day stop dates for one resident. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure two residents were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications due to lack of physician evaluation and documentation.

Deficiencies (4)
F582: The facility failed to issue the CMS Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to 2 of 3 sampled residents, preventing them from being fully informed of their Medicare Part A rights.
F657: The facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plan to include oxygen use for 1 resident sampled for respiratory care.
F756: The consultant pharmacist failed to identify psychotropic medications without the required 14-day stop date for 1 resident.
F758: The facility failed to ensure 2 residents were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications by not having stop dates for PRN orders and lacking physician risk versus benefit documentation.
Report Facts
Census: 39 Sample size: 11 Residents sampled for medication review: 5 Residents with NOMNC issue: 2 Residents with psychotropic medication issues: 2

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 19, 2017

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.

Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction were corrected as of the revisit date.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jul 19, 2017

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Maple Heights facility in response to deficiencies cited during a prior inspection.

Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies including inadequate lighting, improper hair restraint during food service, expired insulin medication management, and improper peri-care procedures. The facility outlines corrective actions, staff education, monitoring, and auditing to ensure compliance.

Deficiencies (4)
F-256: Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Nursing staff will be educated on verifying adequate and comfortable lighting levels for residents. Staff will monitor and replace light bulbs or contact Maintenance for replacement within 2 hours of request.
F-371: Staff corrected the issue of improperly restrained hair during serving at the time of survey and will be re-educated on the requirement for appropriate hair restraint.
F-431: Staff will be re-educated on removing expired insulin pens and medications before expiration to prevent inadvertent administration. Residents #1 and #11 will receive insulin according to manufacturer recommendations after opening.
F-441: Nursing staff will be re-educated on proper peri-care procedures, with checklists and audits performed weekly for 4 weeks, then random audits for continued monitoring.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 54 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 19, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Health Resurvey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements following a prior inspection.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing adequate lighting, sanitary food handling, proper drug labeling and storage, and infection control practices. Specific issues included inadequate lighting in a resident's room, failure of nursing staff to wear hairnets while serving food, expired and unlabeled medications, and improper glove use during incontinent care.

Deficiencies (4)
483.10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels were not provided for Resident #64, as the light fixture above the bed did not work.
483.60(i)(1)-(3) The facility failed to ensure nursing staff wore hairnets when serving food on the secured unit, risking food contamination.
483.45(b)(2)(3)(g)(h) Drugs were not labeled according to professional standards; insulin pens were undated and stock medications were expired.
483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f) Infection control practices were inadequate; staff failed to change gloves appropriately during incontinent care for Resident #27.
Report Facts
Resident census: 54 Sample size: 17 Residents on secured unit: 14 Expired medication count: 16 Insulin dependent residents: 14

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Renewal
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 19, 2017

Visit Reason
The visit was a licensure resurvey of the facility to assess compliance for license renewal.

Findings
The licensure resurvey resulted in a finding of no deficiency citations.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 19, 2017

Visit Reason
A Health survey was conducted to determine if the facility complies with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be 'E' level deficiencies, constituting no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on credible allegation of compliance and evidence of correction.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility had 'E' level deficiencies indicating no actual harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 19, 2017

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to a prior inspection report for Aspen facility.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited in the referenced inspection report dated 06/19/2017.

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Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 17, 2017

Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to determine compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with participation requirements, with conditions constituting Immediate Jeopardy and Past Non-compliance to resident health or safety for specific regulatory tags F225 and F226. Following an Independent Informal Dispute Resolution, the severity of F225 was lowered.

Deficiencies (2)
F225 was cited for Immediate Jeopardy and Past Non-compliance related to resident health or safety. After dispute resolution, F225 severity was lowered to a D.
F226 was cited for non-compliance related to resident health or safety under CFR 483.12(b)(1)-(3) and 483.95(c)(1)-(3).

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Caryl GillComplaint CoordinatorSigned letter as Complaint Coordinator

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 17, 2017

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The inspection was conducted as a partially extended survey and complaint investigation triggered by an allegation of abuse by a staff member against a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved an allegation of abuse by licensed nursing staff J against resident #1. Direct care staff H reported the allegation via phone message to administrative licensed nurse E approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes after the incident, but the accused staff continued to provide care for about 7 hours and 20 minutes. The facility delayed reporting and investigation, with administrative staff not becoming aware until approximately 25 hours after the initial allegation. The resident denied mistreatment during follow-up, but the facility failed to follow its abuse reporting policy.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from potential abuse when a staff member reported an allegation of abuse by another staff member, who continued providing care for the remainder of the shift. The facility also failed to implement timely reporting policies and procedures regarding abuse allegations.

Deficiencies (2)
483.12(a)(3)(4)(c)(1)-(4) The facility failed to protect residents from potential abuse when a staff member reported an allegation of abuse by licensed nursing staff, and the accused staff continued providing care for the remainder of the shift.
483.12(b)(1)-(3), 483.95(c)(1)-(3) The facility failed to implement policies and procedures to timely report and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and failed to provide required staff training on abuse prevention and reporting.
Report Facts
Resident census: 63 Sample size: 3 Time delay in reporting allegation: 825 Time accused staff continued care: 440 Time delay for administrative awareness: 1500

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Direct care staff HReported the allegation of abuse and provided witness statements
Licensed nursing staff JAccused staff member alleged to have abused resident #1
Administrative licensed nurse EReceived abuse allegation message and delayed response
Administrative licensed nurse DBecame aware of the situation approximately 25 hours after initial allegation
Administrative staff AExpected all staff to report abuse allegations verbally and immediately

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Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 17, 2017

Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the facility was not in substantial compliance and conditions constituted Immediate Jeopardy and Past Non-compliance to resident health or safety for specific regulatory tags. Following an Independent Informal Dispute Resolution, one deficiency severity was lowered.

Deficiencies (2)
F225, related to resident health or safety, was initially cited at Immediate Jeopardy level and later lowered to severity D after dispute resolution.
F226 was cited for non-compliance with federal participation requirements related to resident health or safety.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Caryl GillComplaint CoordinatorSigned the letter regarding the survey findings and enforcement remedies.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 17, 2017

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to a revised complaint inspection report dated 05/17/2017.

Findings
The plan addresses past noncompliance issues identified under tags F0000, F225-D, and F226-F, all of which required no plan of correction.

Deficiencies (3)
Tag F0000 relates to past noncompliance with no plan of correction required.
Tag F225-D relates to past noncompliance with no plan of correction required.
Tag F226-F relates to past noncompliance with no plan of correction required.

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Life Safety
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 14, 2016

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted by the State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies at an 'F' level, indicating no harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Remedies including denial of payments and possible termination of provider agreement were recommended if substantial compliance is not achieved.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility was cited for deficiencies at an 'F' level under the Life Safety Code, indicating no harm but potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy.
Report Facts
Days to submit plan of correction: 10 Effective date for denial of payments: 2017 Date for provider agreement termination: 2017

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Irina StrakhovaLicensure Certification & Enforcement ManagerSigned the survey report and letter.
Brenda McNortonDirector of Fire Prevention DivisionContact for Informal Dispute Resolution process.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Dec 2, 2015

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as documented on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction.

Findings
All previously reported deficiencies were reviewed and corrective actions were confirmed completed on 12/02/2015. The revisit verified that the facility addressed the cited regulatory issues.

Deficiencies (6)
Regulation 483.13(c)(1)(ii)-(iii), (c)(2)-(4): Deficiency previously cited was corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.15(b): Deficiency previously cited was corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25: Deficiency previously cited was corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25(a)(3): Deficiency previously cited was corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25(e)(2): Deficiency previously cited was corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25(l): Deficiency previously cited was corrected as of 12/02/2015.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Dec 2, 2015

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.

Findings
The report confirms that all previously identified deficiencies have been corrected as of the revisit date.

Deficiencies (6)
Regulation 483.13(c)(1)(ii)-(iii), (c)(2)-(4): Deficiency previously cited has been corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.15(b): Deficiency previously cited has been corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25: Deficiency previously cited has been corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25(a)(3): Deficiency previously cited has been corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25(e)(2): Deficiency previously cited has been corrected as of 12/02/2015.
Regulation 483.25(l): Deficiency previously cited has been corrected as of 12/02/2015.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Dec 2, 2015

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Maple Heights Nursing and Rehab Center in response to cited deficiencies from a prior inspection. It outlines corrective actions to address identified issues and achieve substantial compliance.

Findings
The plan details corrective actions including staff training on resident rights and abuse prevention, resident interviews on bathing preferences, skin breakdown risk assessments, meal assistance documentation, restorative program implementation, and blood pressure monitoring procedures. Compliance will be monitored through audits and QAPI committee reviews.

Deficiencies (6)
F-225 - All residents and staff will be interviewed regarding treatment and resident rights, with staff trained on abuse prevention and reporting. Compliance will be monitored by the Administrator and interdisciplinary team.
F-242 - Residents will be re-interviewed on bathing preferences, which will be recorded in care plans. Staff will be educated and compliance monitored through weekly resident interviews.
F-309 - Residents will be assessed for skin breakdown risk with interventions documented and nursing staff re-educated. Compliance will be audited by the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
F-312 - A policy on meal assistance and documentation will be developed, with audits of meal consumption and assistance provided. The QAPI committee will review results monthly.
F-318 - Restorative programs for residents will be implemented and monitored for compliance by the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team. Residents will be assessed annually or upon condition change.
F-329 - Blood pressure parameters will be documented and monitored with a tracking form. Licensed staff will be trained and compliance audited by the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
Report Facts
Plan of Correction completion date: Dec 2, 2015 Resident interviews for bathing preferences: 5 Meal assistance audit frequency: 3 Restorative program monitoring: 2 Restorative program monitoring frequency: 3 Blood pressure monitoring audit frequency: 1 Blood pressure monitoring audit frequency: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Denise WolneyAdministratorNamed as submitting administrator and responsible for monitoring compliance

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 3, 2015

Visit Reason
The Health Licensure Resurvey was conducted to verify compliance and determine if any deficiencies remained from prior inspections.

Findings
The resurvey resulted in a finding of no deficiency citations for the facility.

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Enforcement
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 2, 2015

Visit Reason
A Health survey was conducted to determine if the facility complies with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be an 'E' level deficiency, pattern, constituting no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, resulting in a finding of substantial compliance effective December 2, 2015.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility had an 'E' level deficiency pattern indicating no actual harm but potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Irina StrakhovaEnforcement CoordinatorSigned the enforcement letter and coordinated the survey findings.

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Enforcement
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 2, 2015

Visit Reason
A Health survey was conducted to determine if the facility complies with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be an 'E' level deficiency, pattern, constituting no actual harm but with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, resulting in a finding of substantial compliance.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility had an 'E' level deficiency pattern that constitutes no actual harm but has potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Irina StrakhovaEnforcement CoordinatorSigned the enforcement letter regarding the survey findings and plan of correction.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 53 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Nov 2, 2015

Visit Reason
The visit was a health resurvey to investigate compliance with regulatory requirements following prior deficiencies.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to immediately report and investigate allegations of abuse, failure to assess and provide resident bathing preferences, failure to prevent development of a pressure ulcer due to inadequate assessment and care, failure to provide assistance with eating, failure to provide restorative range of motion services as ordered, and failure to follow up on blood pressure readings outside physician-ordered parameters.

Deficiencies (6)
F225 - The facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving mistreatment or abuse were immediately reported to administration and thoroughly investigated.
F242 - The facility failed to assess and provide resident #24 with his/her bathing preferences as documented in care plans and resident interviews.
F309 - The facility failed to prevent development of a pressure ulcer for resident #60 by not adequately assessing risk factors and offloading pressure areas.
F312 - The facility failed to provide assistance with eating for resident #16 who required help with meals.
F318 - The facility failed to provide restorative range of motion services as ordered for residents #18 and #25 with limitations in range of motion.
F329 - The facility failed to follow up and notify the physician of blood pressure readings outside of physician-ordered parameters for residents #31 and #24.
Report Facts
Resident census: 53 Blood pressure readings outside parameters: 12 Blood pressure readings outside parameters: 11 Blood pressure readings outside parameters: 8 Blood pressure readings outside parameters: 4

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Life Safety
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 13, 2015

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted by the State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be isolated 'D' level deficiencies with no harm but potential for more than minimal harm, and no immediate jeopardy was identified.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility was cited for 'D' level deficiencies related to Life Safety Code compliance. These deficiencies were isolated and posed no immediate jeopardy but had potential for more than minimal harm.

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Life Safety
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 13, 2015

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted by the State Fire Marshal's Office to determine compliance with Federal requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiencies to be isolated 'D' level deficiencies with no harm but potential for more than minimal harm, not constituting immediate jeopardy. A plan of correction was required and enforcement remedies were recommended if substantial compliance is not achieved.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility was cited for 'D' level deficiencies related to Life Safety Code compliance. These deficiencies were isolated with no harm but potential for more than minimal harm.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Irina StrakhovaEnforcement CoordinatorSigned the enforcement letter regarding the Life Safety Code survey results.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 6, 2014

Visit Reason
This post-certification revisit was conducted to verify that previously identified deficiencies reported on the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction have been corrected.

Findings
The revisit confirmed that the deficiency identified under regulation 483.12(a)(2) was corrected as of the revisit date.

Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 483.12(a)(2) deficiency was corrected as of 09/06/2014.
Report Facts
Deficiency correction date: Sep 6, 2014

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 6, 2014

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in response to deficiencies cited in a prior survey.

Findings
The plan addresses a deficiency related to the process of resident discharge notices, specifically the need for written confirmation of verbal rescindments and ensuring all notices comply with state and federal regulations.

Deficiencies (1)
Regarding resident #15, a verbal rescindment of the discharge letter was given to the family member over the phone. Future rescindments will be confirmed with a written letter sent via Certified Mail and all notices will require prior approval of the administrator to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Enforcement
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 5, 2014

Visit Reason
A Health survey was conducted to determine if the facility complies with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.

Findings
The survey found a 'D' level deficiency that was isolated and constituted no actual harm but had potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted, resulting in a finding of substantial compliance.

Deficiencies (1)
The facility had a 'D' level deficiency that was isolated and constituted no actual harm but had potential for more than minimal harm without immediate jeopardy.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Irina StrakhovaEnforcement CoordinatorSigned the enforcement letter regarding the survey findings and plan of correction.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 5, 2014

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.

Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified on the CMS-2567 have been corrected as of the revisit date.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 5, 2014

Visit Reason
This is a revisit report to verify correction of previously reported deficiencies at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Findings
The report documents that the previously cited deficiency under regulation 26-40-303 (b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(c) was corrected as of 09/05/2014. No other deficiencies or findings are listed.

Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 26-40-303 (b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(c) deficiency was corrected on 09/05/2014.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 50 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 5, 2014

Visit Reason
This inspection was a non-compliance revisit to determine if the facility corrected previous deficiencies related to involuntary discharge of a resident.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that one resident was not involuntarily discharged when the discharge was unnecessary and the facility could meet the resident's needs. The resident was discharged due to the facility's refusal to continue transportation to dialysis despite the state agency's directive to withdraw the discharge notice.

Deficiencies (1)
483.12(a)(2) The facility discharged a resident involuntarily despite being able to meet the resident's needs, basing the discharge on refusal to provide transportation to dialysis.
Report Facts
Resident census: 50

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 5, 2014

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted as a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.

Findings
All previously reported deficiencies identified on the CMS-2567 were corrected as of the revisit date.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 5, 2014

Visit Reason
This is a revisit inspection to verify correction of previously reported deficiencies at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Findings
The report documents that the previously cited deficiency under regulation 26-40-303 (b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(c) was corrected as of the revisit date.

Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 26-40-303 (b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(c) deficiency was corrected by the revisit date.

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Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 11 Date: Aug 8, 2014

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in response to deficiencies cited during a regulatory inspection. It outlines corrective actions to address cited deficiencies and ensure compliance.

Findings
The facility submitted plans to correct multiple deficiencies including environmental maintenance, individualized care planning, fall prevention, medication management, staffing on the special care unit, dietary procedures, housekeeping protocols, and facility repairs. The facility intends to achieve substantial compliance by August 8, 2014.

Deficiencies (11)
F-253: The facility will clean and maintain environmental areas including whirlpool tub, floors, pull cords, toilets, rugs, curtains, tiles, sinks, walls, scuff marks, mop boards, shower room water, toilet seat risers, and towel racks with a housekeeping schedule and staff education.
F-279: Resident #29's care plan will be updated to specify repositioning frequency rather than stating 'frequently'.
F-314: Resident #50's care plan will be updated to include current interventions for pressure sore risk, with reassessment protocols for residents scoring 14 or less on the Braden Scale.
F-315: Resident #41 will have a reassessed toileting program including a 3-day voiding pattern; Resident #29 will receive a comprehensive urinary assessment and staff will be trained on bladder incontinence management.
F-323: The facility will meet with families and physicians of residents #41 and #49 to discuss fall prevention interventions and implement the CDC STEADI Toolkit into fall protocols with staff training and incident reviews.
F-325: A policy will be implemented to document percentages on supplemental intake on the MAR, with monitoring and staff in-service training.
F-353: The facility will staff 3 employees on the special care unit from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 2 employees from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with ongoing supervision and monitoring of residents.
F-371: Dietary staff will be re-inserviced on dishwashing machine testing and food serving procedures, with compliance monitoring by CDMs.
F-441: Housekeeping staff will be re-inserviced on disinfectant use and cleaning procedures for MRSA, C-Diff, Staph, and standard room cleaning, with Environmental Supervisor monitoring.
F-465: Repairs will be made to hallway exit cement, siding near AC unit, furnace door hole, roof tiles, patio fence and cement, and patio furniture, with monitoring by the Maintenance Director.
S1166: A lock will be installed on the door of the employee restroom on the 100 Hall, with monitoring by the Administrator and Maintenance Director.
Report Facts
Staffing count: 3 Staffing count: 2 Fall risk score: 10 Pressure sore risk score: 14 Dates: Aug 8, 2014

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Enforcement
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 9, 2014

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.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiency at a 'G' level related to pressure ulcers (F314). Due to noncompliance, a denial of payment for new Medicare admissions was imposed effective October 9, 2014, with potential termination if substantial compliance is not achieved within six months.

Deficiencies (1)
F314 Pressure Ulcers: The facility failed to implement corrective actions to prevent avoidable pressure ulcers and to provide appropriate care to prevent worsening of existing pressure ulcers.
Report Facts
Denial of payment effective date: Oct 9, 2014 Potential termination date: Jan 9, 2015

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Denise WolneyAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in the report header
Irina StrakhovaEnforcement CoordinatorContact person for questions concerning the instructions contained in the letter

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Enforcement
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 9, 2014

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.

Findings
The survey found the most serious deficiency at a 'G' level related to pressure ulcers (F314). Due to noncompliance, a denial of payment for new Medicare admissions was imposed effective October 9, 2014, with potential termination if substantial compliance is not achieved within six months.

Deficiencies (1)
F314 Pressure Ulcers: The facility was noncompliant in preventing avoidable pressure ulcers and providing appropriate care to prevent worsening of existing pressure ulcers.
Report Facts
Denial of payment effective date: Oct 9, 2014 Potential termination date: Jan 9, 2015

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Denise WolneyAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in the report header
Irina StrakhovaEnforcement CoordinatorSigned the enforcement report

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 51 Deficiencies: 10 Date: Jul 9, 2014

Visit Reason
Health Resurvey and Complaint Investigation #KS00072253 and #KS00074891.

Complaint Details
The visit was a Health Resurvey and Complaint Investigation #KS00072253 and #KS00074891.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a clean and comfortable environment, develop comprehensive care plans, prevent pressure ulcers, provide appropriate urinary care, maintain sufficient staffing, sanitize dishware properly, and maintain a safe external environment.

Deficiencies (10)
F 253 Housekeeping & Maintenance Services: The facility failed to provide a clean and comfortable environment on 3 hallways with odors, dirty curtains, chipped caulking, missing tiles, and other maintenance issues.
F 279 Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: The facility failed to develop individualized care plans for repositioning a resident with pressure ulcers and for hospice care for another resident.
F 314 Treatment/Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Sores: The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent and treat pressure ulcers for a resident, including inconsistent use of heel protectors and inadequate nutritional assessment.
F 315 No Catheter, Prevent UTI, Restore Bladder: The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to restore bladder function and prevent urinary tract infections for two residents with urinary incontinence.
F 323 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices: The facility failed to implement timely and effective fall interventions for residents at risk for falls and failed to secure chemicals/products from cognitively impaired residents.
F 325 Maintain Nutrition Status Unless Unavoidable: The facility failed to monitor the percentage of nutritional supplement intake for two residents with nutritional problems.
F 353 Sufficient 24-Hr Nursing Staff Per Care Plans: The facility failed to maintain sufficient nursing staff on the Special Care Unit to meet residents' needs and respond timely to alarms and call lights.
F 371 Food Procure, Store/Prepare/Serve - Sanitary: The facility failed to handle food hygienically by using gloved hands improperly and failed to sanitize dishware properly as per facility policy.
F 441 Infection Control, Prevent Spread, Linens: The facility failed to follow infection control precautions and properly disinfect a resident's MRSA room, including inadequate contact time for disinfectants and incomplete cleaning.
F 465 Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environment: The facility failed to maintain a safe and functional external environment with crumbled cement, missing siding, holes in walls, damaged roofing, and broken outdoor furniture.
Report Facts
Census: 51 Deficiencies cited: 10 Bed alarm duration: 5 Dishwasher sanitizer level: 50 Pressure ulcer measurements: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
licensed nurse HLicensed NurseResponded to bed alarm, provided care, and interviewed regarding staffing and pressure ulcer care.
housekeeping staff ZHousekeeping StaffObserved cleaning MRSA room improperly and interviewed about cleaning procedures.
dietary staff EEDietary StaffInterviewed about dishwasher sanitizer levels and supplement intake monitoring.
administrative nursing staff DAdministrative Nursing StaffInterviewed about care plans, staffing, infection control, and supplement monitoring.

Inspection Report

Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 9, 2014

Visit Reason
The visit was an Assisted Living/Residential Healthcare resurvey of the facility to verify compliance.

Findings
The resurvey resulted in a finding of no deficiency citations.

Inspection Report

Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 19, 2013

Visit Reason
This is a revisit inspection to verify correction of previously reported deficiencies at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Findings
The report documents that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as of the revisit date. Only one deficiency with ID prefix S0740 and regulation number 28-39-160 is noted as corrected.

Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 28-39-160 deficiency identified by prefix S0740 was corrected on 2013-04-19.

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 19, 2013

Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies from the CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction had been corrected.

Findings
The report shows that all previously identified deficiencies were corrected as of the revisit date. Each deficiency is listed with its regulation number and correction completion date.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 15 Date: Apr 19, 2013

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in response to deficiencies cited during a state resurvey inspection.

Findings
The plan addresses multiple deficiencies related to resident care assessments, care plan updates, medication monitoring, infection control, and environmental safety. The facility outlines corrective actions, staff in-service training, audits, and monitoring processes to achieve substantial compliance.

Deficiencies (15)
F156 - Medicaid and Medicare information was not properly posted but was corrected and will be monitored during daily rounds.
F272 - Care Area Assessments (CAA) were incomplete or missing for some residents; audits and staff training will ensure proper documentation and filing.
F278 - Resident diagnoses and medication records were updated to reflect accurate psychotropic medication use.
F279 - Care plans were revised to address assistance needs and medication usage for multiple residents; staff will be trained and audits conducted.
F280 - Care plans updated for behavior changes related to medication regimen; staff training and audits planned.
F286 - MDS documentation was printed and filed properly; audits and staff training will ensure ongoing compliance.
F315 - Toileting programs reassessed with individualized interventions and staff education on documentation.
F318 - Licensed physical therapist to review and update care plans for restorative needs related to resident's finger injury.
F323 - Bath mats were purchased for shower rooms to improve safety.
F329 - Behavior monitoring sheets updated to reflect effectiveness of psychotropic medications; lab monitoring and blood pressure checks scheduled.
F371 - Dietary and maintenance staff trained on proper food handling and equipment cleaning procedures.
F411 - Oral assessments conducted with family involvement; nursing staff re-educated on reporting findings and audits scheduled.
F428 - Behavior monitoring and lab tracking systems developed; new pharmacy consultant to assist with medication monitoring.
F441 - Staff trained on infection control for blood glucose monitoring; audits of blood glucose checks scheduled.
S740 - Specific physician orders obtained for Memory Unit placement; nursing staff trained on admission order protocols.
Report Facts
Audit frequency: 3 Audit frequency: 2 Audit frequency: 1 Behavior monitoring blood glucose checks: 3 Behavior monitoring blood glucose checks: 2 Behavior monitoring blood glucose checks: 1

Inspection Report

Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 19, 2013

Visit Reason
This is a revisit report to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies at Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Findings
The report documents that the deficiency identified by regulation 28-39-160 with ID prefix S0740 was corrected as of 04/19/2013.

Deficiencies (1)
Regulation 28-39-160 deficiency identified by prefix S0740 was corrected on 04/19/2013.

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 19, 2013

Visit Reason
This visit was a post-certification revisit to verify that previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as indicated on the CMS-2567 and Plan of Correction.

Findings
The report shows that all previously identified deficiencies were corrected by the revisit date of 04/19/2013, with each deficiency fully identified by regulation number and correction date.

Inspection Report

Re-Inspection
Census: 51 Deficiencies: 13 Date: Mar 21, 2013

Visit Reason
Health resurvey inspection to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and previous deficiencies.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to post required Medicare/Medicaid information, incomplete comprehensive resident assessments, inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation, failure to develop and revise comprehensive care plans, inadequate infection control practices, unsafe environment in shower rooms, unsanitary food handling, failure to provide dental services, and failure to monitor medication effectiveness.

Deficiencies (13)
F156: The facility failed to post Medicare/Medicaid information as required on two of four days of survey.
F272: The facility failed to complete comprehensive assessments for multiple residents, including missing Care Area Assessments and incomplete pain and psychotropic medication assessments.
F278: The facility failed to accurately assess residents' conditions and medication use, including missing diagnoses and incomplete MDS documentation for multiple residents.
F279: The facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans with measurable objectives and timetables for residents' ADL needs, urinary incontinence, and psychotropic medication use.
F280: The facility failed to update or revise care plans timely, including failure to revise behavior care plans after medication changes.
F286: The facility failed to maintain 15 months of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accessible to professional staff for multiple residents.
F315: The facility failed to complete thorough urinary incontinence assessments, including incomplete voiding diaries and failure to establish voiding patterns for residents.
F318: The facility failed to provide range of motion and splint assistance for a resident with limited range of motion to the left middle finger.
F323: The facility failed to provide a safe environment in shower rooms by lacking bath mats or safety strips and failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.
F371: The facility failed to serve and prepare food in a sanitary manner, including staff serving food with bare hands and unclean food carts, and failed to provide an air gap for the ice machine.
F411: The facility failed to provide dental services for a resident with broken and missing teeth and bleeding gums, lacking referral and assistance for dental care.
F428: The facility failed to monitor medication effectiveness for multiple residents, including failure to monitor blood pressure, lab testing, and psychotropic medication effectiveness, and failed to report medication irregularities.
F441: The facility failed to provide infection control techniques during blood glucose monitoring, including failure to wash hands and clean equipment between residents.
Report Facts
Resident census: 51 Residents sampled: 20 Deficiency severity Level C: 1 Deficiency severity Level D: 6 Deficiency severity Level E: 4 Deficiency severity Level F: 1

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: N007005 POC 9M0911

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a prior inspection or deficiency report for Maple Heights Nursing and Rehab Center ALF.

Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in this document. It serves as a placeholder or record for the Plan of Correction submission.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: N007005 POC IPF811

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a prior inspection event for the facility Maple Heights AL 070914.

Findings
No deficiencies or findings are detailed in this document. It serves solely as a Plan of Correction record with no substantive content provided.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: N007005 POC OJXJ11

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to a prior inspection or deficiency report.

Findings
No deficiencies or findings are detailed in this document. It only references the Plan of Correction status and contact information for assistance.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0 Date: N007005 POC YUTY11

Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a previously identified deficiency report for the facility.

Findings
No deficiency details or findings are included in this document. It only references the Plan of Correction status and contact information for assistance.

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