Inspection Reports for
Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab

400 Southridge Parkway, Heber Springs, AR, 72543

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

23% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2021
2023
2024

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jul 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with care planning and restorative nursing service requirements, specifically reviewing the care plan and restorative services provided to Resident #81.

Findings
The facility failed to update and revise the care plan to include restorative nursing services for Resident #81, who had been discharged from therapy but had no restorative nursing orders or documentation. Interviews confirmed delays and gaps in adding restorative services to the care plan, despite existing instructions from therapy staff.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to update and revise the care plan to include restorative services for Resident #81.
Failed to provide restorative services to improve or maintain Activities of Daily Living (ADL) functions for Resident #81.
Report Facts
Assessment Reference Date: May 28, 2024 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 15 Care Plan Initiation Date: Sep 7, 2023 Restorative Nursing Program Document Date: Jul 11, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Medicare ManagerOverseer of restorative program, confirmed procedures and delays in adding Resident #81 to restorative services
Director of NursingDONConfirmed Medicare Manager oversees restorative program and timing for care plan updates
Occupational TherapistOTConfirmed Resident #81 discharged from therapy and restorative nursing instructions
Restorative Nursing Assistant #2RNA #2Confirmed Resident #81 was not currently on restorative nursing case mix and no recent restorative services
Nurse ConsultantConfirmed no restorative documentation for Resident #81 at time of survey

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 4 Date: May 5, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to resident care, including foot care, respiratory care, food preparation, and infection control practices in the facility.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing appropriate foot care for one resident, ensuring oxygen was administered at the prescribed flow rate for one resident, preparing pureed food to a smooth consistency for residents requiring such diets, and maintaining proper hand hygiene and glove use among dietary staff to prevent food contamination.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure toenails were cut to maintain good hygiene and prevent complications for one resident requiring assistance with activities of daily living.
Failed to ensure oxygen was consistently administered at the flow rate ordered by the physician for one resident, risking hypoxia or other respiratory complications.
Failed to ensure pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency for residents requiring pureed diets, increasing risk of choking.
Failed to ensure staff washed hands and changed gloves between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items, risking contamination of food served to residents.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 15 Residents sampled: 10 Residents affected: 6 Residents affected: 94

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Mentioned in relation to knowledge about Resident #93's toenail care
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Mentioned in relation to Resident #93's toenail care and refusals
Registered Nurse #1Mentioned in relation to Resident #93's toenail care and refusals
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Mentioned in relation to Resident #451's oxygen flow rate
Director of NursingDirector of NursingMentioned in relation to Resident #451's oxygen flow rate and responsibility for oxygen settings
Dietary Employee #1Mentioned in relation to food preparation deficiencies and hand hygiene
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Mentioned in relation to observation of pureed food consistency

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 7, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with safe respiratory care practices and medication storage standards in the nursing home.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure nebulizer masks/tubing/mouthpieces and Yankauer suction tips were properly contained when not in use, posing a risk for infection spread for 2 residents. Additionally, medications were not stored securely or labeled properly, risking resident safety for 2 residents.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure nebulizer masks/tubing/mouthpieces were properly contained when not in use.
Failed to ensure Yankauer suction tips were properly contained when not in use.
Failed to ensure medications were stored in a secure location and labeled according to accepted standards.
Report Facts
Residents in sample mix: 6 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 2 Medication doses: 4 Clear liquid volume: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNInterviewed about proper storage and cleaning of nebulizer equipment and Yankauer suction tips
Licensed Practical Nurse #2LPNInterviewed about medication powder storage and responsibility for medication safety
Director of NursingDONInterviewed about storage policies and staff responsibilities for infection control and medication safety
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about facility policies, staff expectations, and medication storage procedures

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 71 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 16, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident assessments, safety, and food service practices at Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in completing admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments timely, improper use of mechanical lifts contrary to manufacturer instructions, and food safety violations including uncovered food items, improper food temperatures, and inadequate hand hygiene among dietary staff.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to complete admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 14 days for a new resident.
Failed to ensure mechanical lift was used according to manufacturer's instructions, risking transfer-related injuries.
Failed to ensure food items were covered or sealed, hot foods heated to proper temperature, and dietary staff practiced proper hand hygiene, risking food borne illness.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 70 Total census: 71 Temperature: 130

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding admission MDS completion timeliness
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed regarding mechanical lift use
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantObserved assisting with mechanical lift transfer
Dietary Employee #1Observed handling food and equipment without proper hand hygiene
Dietary Employee #2Observed dropping lid in steam table water and not sanitizing
Dietary SupervisorDietary SupervisorObserved and interviewed regarding food safety and hand hygiene practices
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding mechanical lift manufacturer's instructions
AdministratorAdministratorProvided mechanical lift user's manual and interviewed on lift use

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