Inspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, identified one deficiency related to resident dignity and respect. Earlier inspections showed a mix of issues including Life Safety Code deficiencies with corridor doors and gas equipment storage, accident hazard prevention, premises safety, and health services policies, personnel records, pharmacy services, and food safety. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. The main themes of deficiencies involved safety and regulatory compliance in facility maintenance and health service procedures. The inspection history shows some recurring facility safety and procedural issues, with no clear pattern of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
5.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
43% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 1, 2025
Visit Reason
Risk based complaint survey citing one deficiency related to resident dignity and respect.
Findings
Risk based complaint survey citing one deficiency related to resident dignity and respect.
Deficiencies (1)
R9-10-410.B.2 — Resident treated with dignity, respect, and consideration
Inspection Report
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Apr 2, 2025
Visit Reason
Recertification survey under Life Safety Code with two deficiencies related to corridor doors and gas equipment storage.
Findings
Recertification survey under Life Safety Code with two deficiencies related to corridor doors and gas equipment storage.
Deficiencies (2)
Corridor - Doors — Doors protecting corridor openings in other than required enclosures of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous areas resist the passage
Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage — Storage locations are designed, constructed, and ventilated
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 28, 2025
Visit Reason
State compliance survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
State compliance survey conducted with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Mar 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to medication management, medication storage, food storage, and employee hygiene in the nursing home.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring medications were not left unattended at bedside, expired medications and supplies were properly disposed of, and food storage and employee hygiene standards were met. Several expired medications, nutritional supplements, and syringes were found and disposed of. Food boxes were improperly stored blocking sprinkler systems, and staff were observed not fully complying with hair covering requirements.
Deficiencies (4)
Medications were left unattended on a bedside table for one resident, risking incorrect administration or consumption by others.
Expired over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, and syringes were found readily available for resident use.
Food boxes were stored too close to the ceiling in refrigerators and freezers, blocking sprinkler systems.
Staff were observed wearing hair coverings that did not fully cover hair, risking contamination of food.
Report Facts
Residents sampled for medication unattended: 44
Residents sampled for expired medications: 38
Expired insulin syringes: 11
Expired tuberculin syringes: 20
Expired 10 ml syringes: 1
Loose tablets found in OTC drawer: 4
Boxes of food items blocking sprinkler system: 9
Hair covering violations: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding medication self-administration and expired product expectations | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) / staff #122 | Observed preparing expired medication and interviewed about medication provision | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / staff #45 | Participated in medication room observation and interviewed about medication audits | |
| Central Supply Coordinator (CS) / staff #125 | Responsible for ordering supplies and managing expired items | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) / staff #50 | Reviewed OTC medication cart #1 | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) / staff #250 | Observed medication disposal practices and OTC drawer | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / staff #59 | Reviewed OTC medication cart #3 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / staff #58 | Reviewed OTC medication cart #2 and long term care medication cart | |
| Executive Chef / staff #231 | Interviewed regarding food storage and sprinkler system clearance | |
| Dietician / staff #214 | Interviewed regarding food storage clearance requirements | |
| Center Administrator (CA) / staff #35 | Interviewed regarding staff expectations for food storage and hygiene | |
| Chef de Cuisine / staff #31 | Interviewed regarding hair covering expectations | |
| Server / staff #101 | Observed wearing inadequate hair covering |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Sep 10, 2024
Visit Reason
Investigation citing two deficiencies related to accident hazards and premises/equipment safety.
Findings
Investigation citing two deficiencies related to accident hazards and premises/equipment safety.
Deficiencies (2)
§483.25(d) — Accident hazards prevention
R9-10-425.A.1.b — Nursing care institution's premises and equipment free from hazards
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint and facility self-report regarding a resident's fall during transfer, which resulted in injury. The investigation focused on the facility's adherence to transfer protocols and resident safety measures.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on the facility self-report and anonymous complaint regarding the fall of resident #1 on September 2, 2024. The resident was transferred improperly by staff #26, leading to injury. The facility and staff interviews confirmed the incident and identified failures in communication and adherence to transfer protocols.
Findings
The facility failed to use a two-person transfer with a Hoyer lift as required by the resident's care plan, resulting in a fall with injury to resident #1. The resident sustained a comminuted distal perihardware fracture after sliding down to the floor during a transfer by a CNA who was unaware of the required transfer method. Interviews revealed gaps in communication and training regarding transfer protocols.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to use a two-person transfer with Hoyer lift as identified in the resident's care plan, resulting in a fall with injury.
Report Facts
Date of fall: Sep 2, 2024
Date of x-ray order: Sep 3, 2024
Date of x-ray results: Sep 5, 2024
Date of facility self-report: Sep 4, 2024
Date of anonymous complaint: Sep 6, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff #26 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Transferred resident #1 improperly leading to fall |
| Staff #147 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Responded to fall incident and conducted pain assessment |
| Staff #53 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Documented resident's pain and bruising post-fall |
| Staff #138 | Registered Nurse | Reported x-ray results and notified medical team and family |
| Staff #57 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Witnessed incident and assisted resident after fall |
| Staff #116 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Assisted resident after fall and implemented neuro checks |
| Staff #99 | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding transfer protocols and incident |
| Staff #93 | Facility Administrator | Discussed incident, communication failures, and family notification |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Visit Reason
Onsite complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
Onsite complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Oct 6, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with pharmaceutical services and food safety standards at the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that medications were administered as ordered for one resident, specifically administering enteric coated aspirin instead of chewable aspirin as prescribed. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of cleaning rags and the use of beard nets by kitchen staff, posing a risk for food-borne illnesses.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for resident #21, administering enteric coated aspirin instead of chewable aspirin.
Failed to ensure cleaning clothes were stored properly and beard nets were worn by kitchen staff, risking food-borne illness.
Report Facts
Resident affected: 1
Residents affected: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff #32 | Registered Nurse | Administered incorrect form of aspirin to resident #21 |
| Staff #44 | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding medication administration expectations |
| Staff #110 | Executive Chef | Interviewed regarding kitchen safety and beard net use |
| Staff #31 | Sous Chef | Interviewed and removed improperly placed cleaning rag |
| Staff #67 | Server | Interviewed regarding hair and beard net expectations |
| Staff #121 | Administrator | Interviewed regarding sanitary practices and risks |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Oct 6, 2023
Visit Reason
Recertification survey with four deficiencies related to health services policies, personnel records, pharmacy services, and food safety.
Findings
Recertification survey with four deficiencies related to health services policies, personnel records, pharmacy services, and food safety.
Deficiencies (4)
R9-10-403.C.2 — Policies and procedures for physical and behavioral health services
R9-10-406.F — Personnel record maintenance including background checks
§483.45 — Pharmacy services providing routine and emergency drugs
§483.60(i) — Food safety requirements including procurement and storage
Inspection Report
Capacity: 42
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 6, 2023
Visit Reason
Life Safety Code recertification survey with one deficiency related to emergency preparedness testing.
Findings
Life Safety Code recertification survey with one deficiency related to emergency preparedness testing.
Deficiencies (1)
(2) Testing — Failure to conduct required emergency preparedness exercises annually
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Aug 25, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to resident care, medication management, discharge planning, and psychotropic medication monitoring at the nursing facility.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring residents' call lights and water were accessible, monitoring for adverse side effects of anticoagulant use, completing comprehensive discharge summaries and post-discharge plans, and monitoring target behaviors and adverse effects for residents on psychotropic medications.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure one resident's call light and water was accessible, potentially impacting resident needs being met.
Failed to monitor one resident for adverse side effects related to anticoagulant use, risking delayed identification of complications.
Failed to ensure complete discharge summaries and post-discharge plans for two residents, risking inadequate communication at discharge.
Failed to monitor target behaviors and adverse effects for three residents receiving psychotropic medications, risking inadequate medication monitoring.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 3
Sample size: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding call light accessibility and monitoring | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding expectations for call light accessibility, anticoagulant monitoring, discharge planning, and psychotropic medication monitoring | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding monitoring of adverse side effects and behavior monitoring | |
| Social Services Director | Interviewed regarding discharge planning process |
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