Inspection Reports for South Pointe Assisted Living

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at South Pointe Assisted Living to assess compliance with fire safety codes.

The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including an electrical outlet without a faceplate, use of unlisted multi-plug adapters, power strips plugged into other power strips, extension cords used as permanent wiring, disabled automatic closure on a fire rated door, and lack of visible fire department connection signage.

The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 04/07/2025 to determine compliance.

The inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.

A complaint was investigated regarding a fire in a cigarette receptacle at the facility.

The facility was unable to identify the cause of smoldering cigarettes in and around the cigarette receptacle. Staff extinguished the smoldering cigarettes with water, and the facility replaced the cigarette containers as a plan of correction. No violations were cited.

Complaint ref #140352 regarding fire in cigarette receptacle. The cause was cigarettes, no sprinklers activated, no evacuation, no injuries, and no fire department response. Complaint was not substantiated with violations.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at South Pointe Assisted Living to assess compliance with fire protection and safety codes.

The facility was found to have multiple violations including improper listing of power taps, failure to provide documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning, unrepaired fire barriers, deficiencies in sprinkler and kitchen suppression systems, missing locking device on fire alarm system breaker, lack of documentation for smoke detector sensitivity testing, carbon monoxide detector testing, emergency lighting activation and power tests, unsecured oxygen cylinders, and incomplete fire drill records.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of South Pointe Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection on 08/15/2024 found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. The prior complaint investigation identified failures in specialized training for mental illness and dementia, resulting in citations.

Complaint investigation conducted from 03/13/2024 through 06/18/2024 regarding multiple allegations including unattended medical appointment, lack of nurse coverage, unreported wound, inadequate care, falsified training certificates, and forged signature. The investigation found failed provider practices related to specialized training for mental illness and dementia.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of South Pointe Assisted Living Facility on 06/13/2024 to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies related to medication availability.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies related to nonavailability of medications were corrected.

The Department of Social and Health Services conducted a follow-up visit to South Pointe Assisted Living to address previously cited deficiencies and enforce compliance, resulting in the imposition of a civil fine.

The facility failed to ensure prescribed medications were obtained in a timely manner for two residents, resulting in one resident missing twenty-two doses and another missing five doses, placing both at risk for medical complications. This deficiency was previously cited and remains uncorrected.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations including medication administration errors, failure to notify Power of Attorney after a resident injury, lack of a full-time nurse, and failure to provide required N-95 masks during a COVID outbreak.

The investigation found two deficiencies: the facility administered a discontinued medication to a resident and failed to notify the resident's Power of Attorney after a fall causing injury. The facility lacked a full-time nurse temporarily but had clinical support, and the COVID outbreak was managed appropriately with no failed practice.

The complaint investigation was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citations written for medication administration and failure to report significant change in resident condition. The investigation involved interviews, observations, and record reviews from 01/09/2024 through 03/20/2024.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at South Pointe Assisted Living to assess compliance with fire safety and protection regulations.

The facility was found to have multiple violations including unapproved electrical outlet conditions, lack of documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning, annual fire resistance construction inspection, sprinkler system inspection, kitchen suppression system servicing, fire alarm system testing, monthly carbon monoxide detector testing, emergency lighting activation tests, and fire drills. Additionally, physical obstructions to fire extinguishers and malfunctioning door-closing coordinators were noted.