Inspection Reports for Sisters Assisted Living

The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year annual inspection to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The facility was found to be clean, odor-free, and in good repair with all required furniture and safety equipment in place. Water temperature and food supplies met regulatory standards, and no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.

The visit was an unannounced proof of correction (POC) inspection to verify correction of a previously cited deficiency from 02/02/2024.

The Licensing Program Analyst received proper proof of correction documentation and no deficiencies were observed or cited during this visit.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted based on a complaint received on 01/24/2024 regarding allegations about hospice service choices, authorization of hospice transfer requests, and delays in timely hospice services at Sisters Assisted Living Facility.

The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated after reviewing records and interviewing the administrator, reporting party, and witnesses. It was unclear if facility staff denied hospice service choices, signed transfer requests without family authorization, or caused delays in hospice services.

The complaint involved three allegations: 1) Facility staff did not allow a resident a choice of hospice services; 2) Facility staff signed a hospice transfer request form without the resident's family authorization; 3) Facility staff caused delays in residents receiving timely hospice services. All allegations were deemed unsubstantiated based on evidence reviewed.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to an allegation that facility staff abandoned a resident at the hospital.

The allegation that facility staff abandoned a resident at the hospital was substantiated based on records review and interviews with the administrator, reporting party, and witness. The resident was admitted to the hospital with no responsible party, and the facility had not been paid for services rendered for nine months prior to the resident being dropped off at the hospital with a note left by the licensee.

The complaint was substantiated. Facility staff abandoned a resident at the hospital. The resident was admitted to the hospital with no responsible party, and the facility had not been paid for services rendered for nine months. The licensee left a note with the resident at the hospital stating non-payment for 9 months.

The visit was an unannounced proof of correction (POC) inspection to verify correction of two deficiencies cited during the prior visit on 11/3/2023.

The Licensing Program Analyst received documentation proving correction of the two deficiencies from the previous inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and the report was left at the facility.

The inspection was conducted as a required 1 year annual inspection to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations and ensure the health and safety of residents.

The facility was generally clean, odor-free, and in good repair with sufficient furniture and lighting. However, two deficiencies were cited: the facility lacked the required liability insurance, and the hot water temperature was measured at 142 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the regulatory maximum of 120 degrees.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 04/19/2023 regarding admission agreement signatures, refusal to provide care information, and overcharging of a resident.

The investigation found the allegations to be unsubstantiated based on records review and interviews with the Administrator, Reporting Party, and witness. It was unclear if staff failed to have the resident's authorized representative sign the admission agreement, refused to provide care information, or overcharged the resident.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff not having the resident's authorized representative sign an admission agreement, refusal to provide care information to the authorized representative, and overcharging the resident. The resident's husband had a Durable Power of Attorney for finances but no medical decision authority. The hospital paid the admission fee initially, and the admission agreement was signed by the hospital, not the resident's husband.

An unannounced annual/required inspection was conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate compliance with regulations.

The facility was inspected and found to be in compliance with no violations observed. The environment was safe, clean, and properly equipped with necessary safety devices and supplies.

The visit was an unannounced Post Licensing and Annual required inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Jason Lund.

The facility was toured and inspected, including resident rooms, common areas, kitchen, and safety equipment. No violations were observed during the visit, and the facility was found to be in compliance with regulations.

The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year post licensing and annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst.

The facility was toured and inspected, including resident rooms, common areas, kitchen, and safety equipment. No violations were observed and the facility was found to be in compliance with regulations.

The visit was a pre-licensing unannounced tele-inspection conducted due to COVID-19 precautionary measures to evaluate the facility prior to licensing.

No violations were observed during the visit. The facility was found to be in compliance with regulations including proper lighting, cleanliness, safety equipment, locked toxins and sharp objects, and adequate food supply.