Inspection Reports for
St. Elizabeth‘s Place

AR, 72401

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 11.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

127% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

20 15 10 5 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 81% occupied

Based on a March 2024 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

70% 77% 84% 91% 98% 105% Dec 2022 Mar 2024

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 23, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with infection prevention and control protocols, specifically focusing on hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for residents on enhanced barrier precautions.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff performed proper hand hygiene and utilized necessary PPE while providing care to Resident #27, who was on enhanced barrier precautions. Observations and interviews confirmed that CNAs did not wear gowns or perform hand hygiene as required, despite training and facility policies outlining these procedures.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure staff performed hand hygiene and utilized necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for Resident #27 on enhanced barrier precautions.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA #2Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in infection control deficiency for failure to wear gown and perform hand hygiene.
CNA #3Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in infection control deficiency for failure to wear gown and perform hand hygiene.
Lead CNA #4Lead Certified Nursing AssistantConfirmed importance of hand hygiene and PPE use during interview.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConfirmed staff training on hand hygiene and enhanced barrier precautions.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 23, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with infection prevention and control protocols, specifically focusing on staff adherence to hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for residents on isolation precautions.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff performed proper hand hygiene and utilized necessary PPE, such as gowns, when providing care to a resident on enhanced barrier precautions. Observations and interviews confirmed that staff did not wear gowns or perform hand hygiene as required, despite training and policies in place.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure staff performed hand hygiene and utilized necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for 1 resident reviewed for isolation precautions.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA #2Named in infection control deficiency for failure to wear gown and perform hand hygiene
CNA #3Named in infection control deficiency for failure to wear gown and perform hand hygiene
Lead CNA #4Lead CNAConfirmed importance of hand hygiene and PPE use in infection control
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConfirmed staff training on hand hygiene and enhanced barrier precautions

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 7, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with infection prevention and control practices, specifically related to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during a COVID-19 outbreak.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff wore PPE correctly, with observations of staff wearing masks improperly around residents diagnosed with COVID-19. This failure had the potential to affect 89 residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure staff wore PPE correctly, including masks worn below nose or chin in presence of residents with COVID-19.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 89

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantObserved wearing mask improperly and interviewed about mask use
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantObserved wearing mask improperly and interviewed about mask use
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding proper PPE use

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 9 Date: Mar 7, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, and facility operations at St Elizabeth's Place nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including call light accessibility and response, resident personal care and hygiene, skin assessments, catheter care, nursing staff responsiveness, food preparation and safety, and staff training on dementia care. Deficiencies were generally of minimal harm but affected several residents.

Deficiencies (9)
Call lights were not consistently within reach of residents and were not answered in a timely manner.
Residents did not consistently receive assistance with smoking breaks as per their rights and care plans.
Residents' meals were left on serving trays in the dining room, failing to promote a homelike environment.
Fingernails were not regularly trimmed and cleaned, and one resident did not receive a shave as scheduled.
One resident did not receive a thorough head-to-toe skin assessment despite reporting a draining sore.
Catheter securement devices were not used for a resident with an indwelling catheter, risking trauma.
Pureed food items served were not blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency, risking choking hazards.
Food preparation equipment and storage areas were not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and dietary staff failed to wash hands appropriately, risking foodborne illness.
Dementia in-service training was not provided to nurse aides in the past year.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 6 Total census: 89 Sample residents: 17 Sample residents: 21 Sample residents: 11 Sample residents: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #6CNANamed in call light placement deficiency
Licensed Practical Nurse #2LPNNamed in call light placement and nail care deficiencies
Director of NursingDONConfirmed call light issues and nail care deficiencies
Certified Nursing Assistant #3CNAInterviewed about smoking break procedures
Nurse Consultant #1NCProvided policies on smoking and ADL
Certified Nursing Assistant #7CNAInterviewed about nail care
Licensed Practical Nurse #3LPNInterviewed about skin assessment procedures
Certified Nursing Assistant #5CNAInterviewed about catheter securement
Assistant Director of NursingADONInterviewed about call light response
Dietary Employee #1DEObserved preparing pureed food and food safety violations
Dietary Employee #2DEObserved handling clean equipment without hand washing
Dietary Employee #3DEObserved handling beverage dispenser and glasses without hand washing
Dietary Employee #4DEInterviewed about pureed food consistency
Dietary Employee #5DEObserved handling clean equipment without hand washing
AdministratorConfirmed no dementia in-service training in past year

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 7, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with infection prevention and control practices, specifically related to staff wearing PPE correctly during a Covid-19 outbreak.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff wore PPE correctly, with observations of Certified Nursing Assistants wearing masks improperly around residents. The issue had the potential to affect 89 residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure staff wore PPE correctly in the facility when residents had been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 89

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided information on proper PPE use during the inspection
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantObserved wearing mask improperly and interviewed about mask use
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantObserved wearing mask improperly and interviewed about mask use

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 9 Date: Mar 7, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was a routine survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, hygiene, and facility operations at St Elizabeth's Place nursing home.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including call light accessibility and response, resident personal hygiene and grooming, skin assessments, catheter securement, smoking break facilitation, food preparation and safety, and staff training on dementia care. Deficiencies were generally of minimal harm but affected multiple residents.

Deficiencies (9)
Call lights were not consistently kept within reach of residents and were not answered in a timely manner.
Residents did not consistently receive assistance with smoking breaks as requested.
Residents' meals were left on serving trays, which was not homelike and did not promote dignity.
Fingernails of residents were not regularly trimmed and cleaned, and one resident did not receive a shave as scheduled.
One resident did not receive a thorough head to toe skin assessment despite reporting a draining sore.
Catheter securement devices were not used for a resident with an indwelling catheter, risking trauma.
Pureed food items served were not blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency, risking choking.
Food preparation equipment and storage areas were not consistently clean or properly maintained, and staff failed to wash hands before handling clean equipment.
Facility failed to provide dementia in-service training to nurse aides in the past year.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 6 Residents affected: 89

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #6Named in call light placement deficiency and fingernail care deficiency
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Named in call light placement deficiency and fingernail care deficiency
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Named in multiple deficiencies including call light, smoking breaks, fingernail care, catheter securement, and call light response
Certified Nursing Assistant #3Named in smoking break assistance deficiency
Nurse Consultant #1Provided policies related to fingernail care and smoking
Certified Nursing Assistant #5Named in catheter securement deficiency
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Named in skin assessment deficiency
Dietary Employee #1Named in pureed food preparation and food safety deficiencies
Dietary Employee #2Named in pureed food preparation and food safety deficiencies
Dietary Employee #3Named in food safety deficiencies
Dietary Employee #4Named in pureed food preparation and food safety deficiencies
Dietary Employee #5Named in food safety deficiencies
Dietary SupervisorNamed in food safety deficiencies
AdministratorNamed in dementia in-service training deficiency
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Named in call light response deficiency

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 22, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with care standards, specifically focusing on the provision of nail care to residents dependent on staff assistance.

Findings
The facility failed to perform nail care on two of six sampled residents who required staff assistance, with observations confirming long, jagged fingernails and toenails. The facility's policy requires daily cleaning and regular trimming, but task sheets showed no specific nail care tasks listed.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to perform nail care on two residents dependent on staff assistance, resulting in long and jagged nails.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Confirmed condition of Resident #3's toenails and described nail care responsibilities.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 22, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with care standards, specifically focusing on the provision of nail care to residents dependent on staff assistance.

Findings
The facility failed to perform nail care on two of six sampled residents who required staff assistance, with observations confirming long, jagged nails and lack of specific nail care tasks in the residents' care plans and task sheets.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to perform nail care on two residents dependent on staff for nail care, resulting in long, jagged fingernails and toenails.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 6 Residents affected: 2 Nail length: 0.25

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #2Confirmed condition of Resident #3's toenails and described nail care responsibilities

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jul 21, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding failure to follow the care plan for resident transfers, specifically for Resident #3 who required two-person assistance for transfers but was transferred by only one staff member, resulting in injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. Resident #3 required two-person assistance for transfers but was transferred by one CNA alone, leading to bruising and a fractured femur. Multiple witness statements and medical evaluations confirmed the injury and inappropriate transfer practices.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff followed the care plan for Resident #3's transfers, who required two-person assistance. This failure led to an inappropriate transfer causing bruising and a fractured femur. Multiple witness statements and medical documentation confirmed the injury and inadequate supervision during transfers. The facility submitted an action plan to improve staff training and care plan adherence.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, specifically regarding transfer assistance requiring two persons.
Failure to ensure adequate supervision and assistance during transfers, resulting in actual harm including bruising and a fractured femur for Resident #3.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Dates of falls: 8 Times inappropriate transfer occurred: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding resident transfer assistance level and care plan adherence
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Witness statement about transferring Resident #3 alone without reviewing care plan
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Witness statement about transferring Resident #3 with improper technique
Certified Nursing Assistant #3Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed about transfer assistance documentation and safety risks
Certified Nursing Assistant #4Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed about transfer assistance documentation and safety risks
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Witness statement regarding assessment of bruising and resident condition
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Witness statement regarding noticing bruising and reporting
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Witness statement regarding resident assessment and notification of injury
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Witness statement and involved in resident assessment and reporting

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jul 21, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding failure to follow the care plan for resident transfers, specifically for Resident #3 who required two-person assistance but was transferred by one staff member, resulting in injury.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by a complaint regarding improper transfer of Resident #3 who required two-person assistance but was transferred by one CNA, resulting in bruising and a fractured femur. Witness statements, medical records, and interviews confirmed the failure. The facility was found non-compliant with past deficiencies and submitted a corrective action plan.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff followed the care plan for Resident #3 requiring two-person assistance for transfers, leading to an inappropriate transfer by one staff member. This resulted in actual harm including bruising and a fractured femur. Multiple witness statements and medical documentation confirmed the failure and injury. The facility submitted an action plan to improve staff training and care plan adherence.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to follow the care plan for resident transfer requiring two-person assistance, resulting in injury to Resident #3.
Failure to provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents related to transfers for Resident #3.
Failure to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all resident needs with measurable timetables and actions.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Dates of falls: 8 Date of inspection: Jul 21, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding resident transfer assistance level and care plan adherence
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingAssessed resident and reported findings during investigation
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantWitness statement about transferring Resident #3 alone without reviewing care plan
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantWitness statement about transferring Resident #3 and providing care
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseAssessed resident's leg and documented findings
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseReported bruise and abnormal leg positioning, notified chain of command
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Licensed Practical NurseProvided shift report and assessment of resident
Licensed Practical Nurse #4Licensed Practical NurseReported findings and coordinated emergency response

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 9 Date: Dec 15, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a comprehensive annual survey of St Elizabeth's Place nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, medication management, infection control, and safety.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including call light accessibility, accurate documentation of residents' code status, timely reporting of injuries of unknown origin, assistance with activities of daily living such as nail care, completion of weekly skin audits, proper respiratory care including oxygen therapy orders and equipment maintenance, antibiotic stewardship, medication administration errors, and timely notification of residents and families regarding COVID-19 positive cases.

Deficiencies (9)
Failed to ensure call light was accessible for 1 of 15 sampled residents.
Failed to ensure accurate documentation of residents' code status for 1 of 23 sampled residents.
Failed to timely report injury of unknown source to administration, physician, and state agency for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for abuse.
Failed to provide nail care assistance to maintain good grooming for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for ADLs.
Failed to ensure weekly skin audits were completed for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for skin audits.
Failed to ensure proper respiratory care including weekly change of humidity bottles and storage bags, presence of physician orders for oxygen therapy, and administration at ordered flow rates for 3 residents.
Failed to ensure residents were not prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily; no documented indication or lab testing for antibiotic use for 1 of 6 residents.
Medication administration errors observed including wrong dosage of calcium carbonate and failure to administer Flonase as ordered.
Failed to notify residents, representatives, and families by 5:00 PM the next calendar day following confirmed positive COVID-19 cases.
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 6.45 Residents affected by call light deficiency: 1 Residents affected by code status documentation deficiency: 1 Residents affected by injury reporting deficiency: 1 Residents affected by nail care deficiency: 1 Residents affected by skin audit deficiency: 1 Residents affected by respiratory care deficiencies: 3 Residents affected by antibiotic stewardship deficiency: 1 Residents affected by COVID-19 notification deficiency: 86

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseNamed in call light accessibility and respiratory care findings
LPN #7Licensed Practical Nurse and Infection Control NurseNamed in antibiotic stewardship and COVID-19 notification findings
ADON #5Assistant Director of NursingNamed in medication administration error findings
DONDirector of NursingNamed in multiple findings including call light, antibiotic stewardship, respiratory care, and medication errors
AdministratorNamed in COVID-19 notification and medication error findings
APRN #10Advanced Practice Registered NurseNamed in antibiotic stewardship and respiratory care findings

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 86 Deficiencies: 9 Date: Dec 15, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory survey to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations, including resident care, medication management, infection control, and safety.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including improper call light accessibility for a fall-risk resident, inaccurate documentation of residents' code status, failure to timely report injuries of unknown origin, inadequate assistance with personal hygiene, incomplete skin audits, unsafe respiratory care practices, unnecessary antibiotic use without proper testing, medication administration errors, and failure to notify residents and families timely about COVID-19 positive cases.

Deficiencies (9)
Call light was not accessible to a fall-risk resident, potentially affecting 70 residents using call lights.
Failed to ensure accurate documentation and staff awareness of resident code status, leading to conflicting information.
Failure to timely report an injury of unknown source to administration, physician, and state survey agency for one resident.
Resident requiring assistance with nail care did not receive adequate grooming, nails were long with debris.
Skin audits were not completed weekly as required for one resident, with multiple weeks missing documentation.
Failed to ensure oxygen therapy equipment was changed weekly and oxygen administered per physician orders; one resident lacked physician order for oxygen therapy.
Antibiotic prescribed and administered without documented indication or laboratory testing, violating antibiotic stewardship program.
Medication errors observed including administering incorrect dosage of calcium carbonate and failure to administer Flonase nasal spray as ordered.
Failed to notify residents, representatives, and families timely of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases as required.
Report Facts
Residents affected by call light deficiency: 70 Residents tested positive for COVID-19: 86 Medication error rate: 6.45 Missing weekly skin audits: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseNamed in call light accessibility, oxygen therapy, and medication error findings
LPN #7Licensed Practical Nurse and Infection Control NurseNamed in injury reporting and COVID-19 notification findings
ADON #5Assistant Director of NursingNamed in medication administration and antibiotic stewardship findings
DONDirector of NursingNamed in multiple findings including call light, oxygen therapy, antibiotic stewardship, and COVID-19 notification
AdministratorNamed in COVID-19 notification and medication administration findings
APRN #10Advanced Practice Registered NurseNamed in antibiotic stewardship and oxygen therapy findings

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