Inspection Reports for
Siloam Springs Nursing & Rehab

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 12 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

131% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2022
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 83 residents

Based on a January 2025 inspection.

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

Occupancy over time

77 84 91 98 105 Sep 2022 Jan 2025

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 83 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Jan 17, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory oversight visit to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations and standards.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, failure to promptly initiate physician order changes, inadequate fall prevention interventions and supervision, failure to assess and administer as-needed diuretic therapy, improper food service safety practices related to grease trap cleanliness, and an incomplete facility-wide assessment lacking critical information for resource allocation and emergency preparedness.

Deficiencies (6)
Failure to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was accurately completed for Resident #88 regarding dialysis services.
Failure to ensure physician order changes for anti-psychotic medications were immediately initiated for Resident #13.
Failure to investigate causative factors of falls and develop effective interventions for Resident #35, resulting in multiple falls and injuries.
Failure to assess edema and administer prescribed as-needed diuretic therapy for Resident #7.
Failure to maintain grease traps clean of charred food particles and spillage, posing fire risk and pest attraction.
Facility-wide assessment did not include critical information necessary for competent resident care and emergency preparedness.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for MDS accuracy: 22 Residents reviewed for anti-psychotic medications: 5 Resident census: 83 Falls documented for Resident #35: 7 BIMS score for Resident #88: 12 BIMS score for Resident #13: 14 BIMS score for Resident #35: 3 BIMS score for Resident #7: 3 Medication dosage for Resident #13: 42 Medication dosage change for Resident #13: 21 Diuretic dosage for Resident #7: 40

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding failure to initiate physician order changes and fall interventions
MDS CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding inaccurate MDS assessment for Resident #88
Licensed Practical Nurse #7Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #35's care and fall risk
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #35's falls and behavior
Registered Nurse #4Registered NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #35's care and footwear
Certified Nursing Assistant #5Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding Resident #35's fall risk and interventions
Certified Nursing Assistant #6Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding Resident #35's fall risk and footwear
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #7's edema assessment and medication administration
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding frequency of edema assessment for Resident #7
Primary Care PhysicianPrimary Care PhysicianInterviewed regarding Resident #7's diuretic medication change and condition
Food Service DirectorFood Service DirectorInterviewed regarding grease trap cleaning and kitchen safety
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding incomplete facility-wide assessment

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 7 Date: Dec 15, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to medication administration, oxygen therapy orders, medication storage, infection control, food safety, and environmental safety in the nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure residents were properly assessed and ordered for self-administration of medications, lack of physician orders for oxygen therapy, improper medication storage, inadequate infection control practices including hand hygiene, failure to label and date resident food items in refrigerators, and unsafe environmental conditions such as broken chairs and sharp door edges.

Deficiencies (7)
Failure to ensure Resident #29 was assessed and had an order for self-administration of updraft treatments.
Failure to obtain an order for oxygen therapy for Resident #94 to minimize potential respiratory complications.
Failure to ensure nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Failure to ensure medications were stored securely and labeled according to professional standards for Residents #94 and #39.
Failure to ensure resident's personal food and beverage items stored in refrigerator were labeled and dated, and failure to perform hand hygiene during meal tray delivery.
Failure to ensure infection control measures including hand hygiene before entering contact isolation room for Resident #91.
Failure to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and homelike environment related to broken geriatric chairs, shower chairs, and door frames with sharp edges.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 16 Residents affected: 90 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about Resident #29 self-administration order
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about medication orders, oxygen orders, medication storage, and infection control
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about refrigerator food labeling and hand hygiene during meal tray delivery
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed about hand hygiene during meal tray delivery
Certified Nursing Assistant #9Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed about hand hygiene before entering contact isolation room
Infection Control Preventionist NurseInfection Control PreventionistInterviewed about hand hygiene and infection control practices
Maintenance #1Maintenance SupervisorInterviewed about reporting and repair of environmental safety issues
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about oxygen orders and refrigerator usage
Dietary #1Dietary StaffInterviewed about food labeling and hand hygiene during meal tray delivery
Certified Nursing Assistant #3Certified Nursing AssistantObserved about shower chair cleaning and condition
Certified Nursing Assistant #4Certified Nursing AssistantObserved assisting Resident #72

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with care standards, specifically focusing on the provision of activities of daily living (ADL) care for residents dependent on staff assistance.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that residents dependent on staff for personal hygiene were provided care to promote hygiene and dignity, as evidenced by Resident #3 being left with food and liquid on her face and clothes in the dining room for an extended period. Staff and administration acknowledged responsibility but could not explain the lapse.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide adequate personal hygiene care to Resident #3, who was left with food and liquid on her face and clothes in the dining room.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Sample residents reviewed: 3 Assessment Reference Date: Feb 27, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding responsibility for cleaning residents after meals
CNA #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about care of Resident #3 and responsibility for hygiene
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about responsibility for resident hygiene and care
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorInterviewed about responsibility for resident hygiene and facility policy

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 6, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with care standards, specifically focusing on personal hygiene and grooming related to nail care for residents dependent on staff.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that residents' fingernails were cleaned and trimmed to promote good personal hygiene and grooming for 2 of 3 sampled residents dependent on staff for nail care. Observations and interviews revealed that residents had long, uneven, jagged nails with brown substances under the nail tips, indicating inadequate nail care.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure residents' fingernails were cleaned and trimmed to promote good personal hygiene and grooming for 2 of 3 sampled residents dependent on staff for nail care.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding nail care responsibilities and described residents' nail conditions
CNA #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding nail care duties and schedule
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding nail care responsibilities and facility policy

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 99 Deficiencies: 21 Date: Sep 9, 2022

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Siloam Healthcare, LLC nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, safety, infection control, and facility maintenance.

Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure call lights were accessible to residents, inadequate support for resident self-determination regarding smoking, failure to notify Medicaid recipients about trust balances, unsafe environmental conditions, incomplete admission assessments and care plans, inadequate personal care and hygiene assistance, improper storage of razors, failure to date and store oxygen equipment properly, lack of pain medication prior to wound care, improper meal preparation and serving temperatures, poor infection control practices including COVID-19 screening and masking, incomplete antibiotic stewardship, failure to timely notify residents and families of COVID-19 cases, and incomplete COVID-19 vaccination coverage for residents and staff.

Deficiencies (21)
Failed to ensure resident call lights were in reach for residents to notify staff of their needs.
Failed to ensure resident self-determination regarding smoking was respected and facilitated.
Failed to notify Medicaid recipient residents or responsible parties when trust balances approached or exceeded Medicaid limits.
Failed to maintain safe, clean, and homelike environment including repair of walls and courtyard decking.
Failed to complete admission nursing assessments and baseline care plans timely and completely.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans meeting residents' needs with measurable objectives and timetables.
Failed to provide nail care and scheduled showers or baths to residents requiring assistance.
Failed to ensure razors were stored safely to prevent accidents or hazards.
Failed to date and store oxygen tubing and nebulizers properly to prevent infections.
Failed to administer pain medication as ordered prior to wound care.
Failed to prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and nutritional needs, including portion sizes and fortified foods.
Failed to serve food at safe and appetizing temperatures to maintain palatability and encourage intake.
Failed to ensure pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency.
Failed to provide physician ordered therapeutic diets and nutritional supplements.
Failed to serve meals and snacks at regularly scheduled times to provide dependable eating schedule.
Failed to ensure food storage areas were clean, foods were covered, sealed, and dated, and staff practiced proper hand hygiene and food handling.
Failed to ensure COVID-19 screening of all persons entering facility and proper mask use by employees.
Failed to implement a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program for all infections and prescribed antibiotics.
Failed to timely inform residents, representatives, and families of new suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases in the facility.
Failed to ensure COVID-19 vaccinations or exemptions were received for all employees and maintain accurate vaccination tracking.
Failed to ensure COVID-19 vaccinations were provided timely to eligible residents and properly document vaccination status.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 44 Residents affected: 99 Residents affected: 24 Residents affected: 99 Residents affected: 24 Residents affected: 15 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 7 Residents affected: 26 Residents affected: 21 Residents affected: 97 Residents affected: 99 Residents affected: 99 Residents affected: 99 Residents affected: 99 Residents affected: 47

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #10CNARefused COVID-19 screening and not listed on staff vaccination matrix
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding call light placement, care plan completion, COVID-19 screening and vaccination
AdministratorObserved with mask below nose, involved in COVID-19 screening and vaccination discussions
Infection Control & PreventionistICPInterviewed regarding antibiotic stewardship, COVID-19 vaccination, and screening
Assistant Director of NursingADONInterviewed regarding pain medication refill and COVID-19 vaccination
Dietary SupervisorInterviewed regarding meal preparation, food storage, and food safety
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNInterviewed regarding pain medication availability
Wound Care NurseInterviewed regarding pain medication for wound care

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