Inspection Reports for
Salem Crossing

Complaint IN00448365 was substantiated with a federal/state deficiency cited at F689 related to inadequate supervision during a resident outing where a resident fell into a lake.

The facility failed to follow procedures and adequately supervise residents during an outing, resulting in a resident falling and rolling into a lake. The resident was not injured, but the incident revealed inadequate supervision and violation of facility outing policies.

The facility was found in compliance with emergency preparedness requirements but had multiple life safety deficiencies including failure to maintain latching hardware on smoke doors, improper swing direction of an emergency exit gate, lack of self-closing device on a hazardous area door, missing sprinkler escutcheon, missing monthly inspection tag on a fire extinguisher, a door that did not fully close and latch, unprotected penetration in a smoke barrier wall, and an electrical receptacle with an open ground.

Complaint IN00434223 - No deficiencies related to the allegation were cited. Complaint IN00434385 - Federal/State deficiency related to the allegation was cited at F677.

The facility was found deficient in providing timely incontinence care for dependent residents, failed to ensure 8 consecutive hours of RN coverage for multiple months, and did not properly label insulin flexpens for several residents. Complaint IN00434223 was not substantiated, while Complaint IN00434385 resulted in a cited deficiency.

Complaint IN00405762 was investigated with no deficiencies related to the allegations cited.

The facility was found deficient in ensuring person-centered fall prevention interventions for residents, proper catheter care and handling, and accurate medication storage and controlled substance documentation. No deficiencies were cited related to the complaint investigation.

Complaint IN00401566 was substantiated with a Federal/State deficiency cited at F689 related to resident rights violations involving verbal abuse and disrespect by staff. Complaint IN00402089 was not substantiated with no deficiencies cited.

The facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect for 3 of 5 residents reviewed (Residents B, C, and D). Specific incidents of verbal abuse and disrespectful language by staff were documented and investigated. Staff involved received education or were terminated. The facility implemented corrective actions including staff in-service on resident rights and ongoing monitoring.

Complaint Number IN00397831 was substantiated. The deficiency related to the allegation was cited at K781.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and Life Safety Code standards due to the use of portable space heaters, which are prohibited by facility policy. The heating element and blower motor for the attic air handler servicing part of the facility failed, leading to temporary use of portable space heaters to prevent freezing pipes. The heaters were monitored and removed once repairs were completed.

The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements. However, the Life Safety Code survey identified deficiencies including failure to ensure therapy room door latching, corridor doors latching and smoke resistance, smoke barrier door self-closing functionality, and annual inspection/testing of fire door assemblies. Corrective actions and plans of correction were submitted.