Inspection Reports for Sugar Fork Crossing

IN, 46013

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Deficiencies per Year

8 6 4 2 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
Severe High Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

72 80 88 96 104 112 Nov '22 May '23 Sep '23 Jul '24 Nov '24 Jul '25
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 99 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 10, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00460871.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00460871 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00460871 was investigated and found to have no related deficiencies; the complaint was not substantiated.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 99
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 101 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 28, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00457930, IN00455654, and IN00454049. The investigation focused on allegations related to resident care and safety.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent the elopement of a cognitively impaired resident (Resident B) from the secured memory care unit. The resident was found outside the facility without supervision for approximately 4 minutes due to staff holding the secured door open.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00457930 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited related to the allegations. Complaints IN00455654 and IN00454049 had no state residential findings related to the allegations.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement of a cognitively impaired resident from the secured unit.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 101 Survey Dates: April 28, 29, and 30, 2025
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA 1Named in the finding related to holding the secured door open leading to resident elopement; received written disciplinary action on 4/23/2025.
CNA 2Named in the finding related to holding the secured door open leading to resident elopement; received written disciplinary action on 4/23/2025.
Lorena GloverExecutive DirectorSigned the report.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 104 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 27, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00450661 regarding allegations of abuse involving cognitively impaired residents.
Findings
The facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse involving two residents with cognitive impairments. Documentation and assessments related to the abuse allegations were incomplete, and staff education and interventions were insufficient.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00450661 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited related to the allegations. The investigation lacked staff interviews, resident assessments, and injury assessments. Staff education on abuse and neglect was provided but not timely or comprehensive.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse involving cognitively impaired residents (Residents B and C).
Report Facts
Residential Census: 104 Dates of survey: Survey conducted on January 27 and 28, 2025
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lorena GloverExecutive DirectorSigned the report and mentioned as facility representative
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 97 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 13, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00445979 regarding a resident-to-resident sexual incident.
Findings
The facility failed to notify Resident B's family about the resident-to-resident sexual incident. Interviews and record reviews confirmed the lack of family notification despite notification of the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00445979 was substantiated with a state deficiency cited at R0036 related to failure to notify Resident B's family of the incident.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility failed to notify a resident's family regarding a resident-to-resident sexual incident for 1 of 2 reviewed for abuse.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 97
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lorena GloverExecutive DirectorSigned as Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's Signature
QMA 1Completed progress note and was unaware of family notification requirement
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding failure to notify family and provided facility policy
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Oct 16, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00445005 regarding staff scope of practice violations.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) was working within their scope of practice by performing intradermal tuberculosis skin testing on residents, which is outside the allowed scope for QMAs.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00445005 was substantiated with a state deficiency cited at R0117 related to the allegation of improper scope of practice by a QMA.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) performed intradermal tuberculosis skin testing on residents, which is outside the QMA scope of practice.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 92 Survey Completion Date: Oct 17, 2024
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lorena GloverExecutive DirectorSigned the report
QMA 1Qualified Medication AidePerformed tuberculosis skin testing outside scope of practice
LPN 2Licensed Practical NurseCertified to give and read tuberculosis skin tests; aware of QMA 1's actions
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 94 Deficiencies: 6 Sep 18, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey including the Investigation of Complaint IN00441028 related to allegations of misappropriation and other regulatory compliance issues.
Findings
The facility was found noncompliant for failing to protect a cognitively impaired resident from misappropriation, failing to complete medication self-administration assessments prior to resident self-administration, failing to reconcile narcotics per policy, failing to act on pharmacy recommendations, failing to secure medication carts when unattended, and failing to accurately reflect a resident's code status in clinical records.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00441028 involved allegations of misappropriation by a former employee using a resident's online retailer account. The facility conducted an investigation, notified law enforcement, and took corrective actions including staff education and fraud claims.
Deficiencies (6)
Description
Failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident was free from misappropriation.
Failed to ensure medication self-administration assessment was completed prior to resident self-administering medications.
Failed to ensure narcotics were reconciled per facility policy for medication carts.
Failed to act upon pharmacy recommendations for residents reviewed.
Failed to ensure medication carts were appropriately locked when authorized personnel were not present.
Failed to ensure a resident's desired code status was accurately reflected in the clinical record.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 94 Medication Cart Narcotics Reconciliation Deficiency Dates: 50 Pharmacy Recommendations Follow-up: 7
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lorena GloverExecutive DirectorSigned the report and involved in oversight
CNA 6Reported misappropriation incident and provided statements
HHA 7Reported misappropriation incident and provided statements
CNA 8Former employee involved in misappropriation, terminated for No Call/No Show
LPN 5Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding resident code status and narcotics reconciliation
QMA 3Observed medication cart and narcotics reconciliation
QMA 4Observed medication cart and narcotics reconciliation
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Jul 19, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of Complaints IN00433195 and IN00433785. Complaint IN00433195 had no deficiencies related to the allegations, while Complaint IN00433785 resulted in state deficiencies being cited.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure service plans were signed by the resident or resident representative for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents B and D). Resident B had moved out prior to the survey. The Health and Wellness Director and Memory Care Director were re-educated and corrective actions were planned to ensure compliance.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00433195 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited. Complaint IN00433785 - State deficiencies related to the allegations are cited at R0217.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failed to ensure service plans were signed by the resident or resident representative for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents B and D).
Report Facts
Residential Census: 92 Residents reviewed for service plans: 3 Residents with unsigned service plans: 2 Survey dates: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed and indicated inability to locate signed service plans for Residents B and D
Health and Wellness DirectorInvolved in auditing resident files and re-education on service plan policy
Memory Care DirectorInvolved in auditing resident files and re-education on service plan policy
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 31, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00427002 and IN00424212. Complaint IN00427002 resulted in state deficiencies related to the allegations, while Complaint IN00424212 had no state residential findings.
Findings
The facility failed to notify a cognitively impaired resident's family representative of a fall for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls. The resident was found on the floor next to the bed, and although the facility notified the on-call manager, physician, and hospice agency, family notification was not documented. The facility lacked a policy related to notification of responsible parties or family members.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00427002 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited at R0036. Complaint IN00424212 had no state residential findings related to the allegations.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failed to notify a cognitively impaired resident's family representative of a fall for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 89
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Meredith McWade PetersonAdministrator of RecordSigned as Administrator of Record on the report
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 82 Deficiencies: 2 Dec 12, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00423437, IN00423379, and IN00422337 at Sugar Fork Crossing.
Findings
The facility failed to provide semi-annual and change in condition assessments for one resident, and failed to ensure appropriate infection control protocols for four residents in isolation, specifically related to PPE disposal and signage.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00423437 cited deficiencies related to infection control protocols. Complaint IN00422337 cited deficiencies related to resident assessments. Complaint IN00423379 had no state residential findings related to the allegations.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Failed to provide semi-annual assessments and change in condition assessments for 1 out of 5 residents reviewed.
Failed to ensure staff practiced appropriate infection control protocols for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for isolation.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for assessments: 5 Residents with infection control issues: 4 Residential Census: 82
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Susan WaymireExecutive DirectorSigned the report
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding resident assessments and infection control practices
Memory Care DirectorCompleted change in condition assessment for Resident B and re-educated staff
Health and Wellness DirectorRe-educated staff on resident assessments and infection control protocols
QMA 1Interviewed about PPE removal practices
CNA 2Interviewed about PPE removal practices
CNA 3Interviewed about PPE removal practices
CNA 4Interviewed about PPE removal practices
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 20, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00416961 regarding allegations of failure to provide assessment by a licensed nurse after resident-to-resident physical altercations.
Findings
The facility failed to provide timely physical assessments by a licensed nurse for two cognitively impaired residents (Resident C and Resident D) following physical altercations with other residents. Documentation and incident reports were lacking, and no nurse was present to assess Resident D at the time of the incident.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00416961 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited related to failure to assess residents after incidents of abuse. The Director of Nursing and other staff interviews confirmed lack of incident reports and assessments.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to provide assessment by a licensed nurse for cognitively impaired residents after resident-to-resident physical altercations.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 89 Date of Incident: Sep 6, 2023 Date of Incident: Sep 17, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Susan WaymireExecutive DirectorSigned the report
QMA 1Charge person who did not initiate incident report or ensure nurse assessment
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding lack of incident reports and assessments
LPN 2Licensed Practical NurseCalled to assess another resident but did not assess Resident C
Hospice RNRegistered NurseInterviewed and indicated Resident C was not her resident and she did not assess her
CNA 3Certified Nursing AssistantObserved Resident D being struck and reported incident
QMA 4Charge person who did not call nurse to assess Resident D and followed administrator instructions
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 88 Deficiencies: 6 Sep 6, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey including the Investigation of Complaints IN00415480 and IN00415903.
Findings
The facility was found noncompliant for failing to complete medication self-administration assessments, follow-up on pharmacy recommendations, ensure service plans were reviewed and acknowledged, label over-the-counter medications properly, and complete required tuberculosis (TB) testing and policies.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00415480 resulted in state deficiencies related to medication self-administration assessment. Complaint IN00415903 had no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Deficiencies (6)
Description
Failed to complete a medication self-administration assessment for a resident who self-administered medications stored in his room.
Failed to ensure a service plan was reviewed and acknowledged by the resident or representative for one resident.
Failed to follow-up on pharmacy recommendations for 5 of 7 residents reviewed.
Failed to label over-the-counter medications brought into the facility by resident families for 4 of 49 residents.
Failed to ensure an admission tuberculin (TB) skin test was completed for 1 of 7 residents reviewed for admission TB testing.
Failed to develop and implement policies and procedures for prevention of tuberculosis for 3 of 7 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 88 Residents reviewed for self-administration: 7 Residents reviewed for service plans: 5 Residents reviewed for pharmacy recommendations: 7 Residents reviewed for TB testing: 7 Residents affected by TB policy deficiency: 88 Residents with unlabeled OTC medications: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
QMA 4Qualified Medication AideInterviewed regarding medication self-administration and medication cart observations
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication self-administration assessments, pharmacy recommendations, TB testing, and facility policies
LPN 3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding residents storing medications for self-administration
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed regarding service plan signatures, pharmacy recommendations, and TB policies
Health and Wellness DirectorResponsible for re-education, audits, and follow-up on medication assessments, service plans, pharmacy recommendations, OTC medication labeling, and TB screening
Memory Care DirectorRe-educated on facility service plan policy and Indiana regulations
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 87 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 3, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaint IN00411689 concerning resident safety and abuse allegations.
Findings
The facility failed to prevent the elopement of a cognitively impaired resident during a move-in due to inadequate visitor monitoring and lack of policy. Additionally, the facility failed to report a resident-to-resident abuse incident to the Indiana State Board of Health.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00411689 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited related to the allegations of elopement and failure to report abuse.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Failed to prevent elopement of a cognitively impaired resident by not monitoring visitors during a resident move-in.
Failed to report resident-to-resident abuse to the Indiana State Board of Health.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 87 Elopement duration (minutes): 24 Deficiencies cited: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Susan WaymireExecutive DirectorSigned the report and was interviewed regarding the abuse reporting deficiency
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 87 Deficiencies: 0 May 15, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaint IN00402597 completed on April 11, 2023.
Findings
Sugar Fork Crossing was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 in regard to the PSR to Investigation of Complaint IN00402597.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00402597 was corrected.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 95 Deficiencies: 3 Apr 10, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00405033 and IN00402597. Complaint IN00405033 had no state residential findings, while complaint IN00402597 resulted in state deficiencies related to resident abuse and verbal abuse allegations.
Findings
The facility failed to prevent resident-to-resident abuse involving cognitively impaired residents found inappropriately together, and failed to prevent verbal abuse and intimidation of a resident by staff members. The facility also failed to report these incidents timely to the appropriate state agency and responsible parties, and delayed initiating investigations. Staff failed to notify the Administrator of abuse allegations, and the facility did not implement interventions to prevent recurrence.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00405033 had no state residential findings related to the allegations. Complaint IN00402597 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited for failure to prevent resident abuse, verbal abuse by staff, and failure to report incidents to the state agency and responsible parties.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Failed to prevent resident to resident abuse when cognitively impaired residents were found in bed together without interventions to prevent recurrence.
Failed to prevent verbal abuse and intimidation of a cognitively impaired resident by staff members.
Failed to report inappropriate resident to resident interactions and verbal abuse allegations to the appropriate state agency and responsible parties in a timely manner.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 95 Survey Dates: April 10 and 11, 2023 Plan of Correction Completion Date: May 1, 2023 Number of Monthly Interviews: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Susan WaymireExecutive DirectorNamed as the Executive Director responsible for reporting and corrective actions.
LPN 2Staff member who witnessed resident abuse, failed to notify Administrator, and was involved in verbal abuse allegations.
Agency CNA 4Agency staff member involved in verbal abuse and intimidation of a resident.
Employee 1Witnessed resident disrobing incident and attempted to redirect resident.
Employee 3Reported verbal abuse incident but did not recognize it as abuse or report to Administrator.
Employee 5Attempted to intervene in verbal abuse incident.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInformed of incidents and responsible for staff education and reporting.
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingInvolved in notification and placing resident on 15-minute checks.
AdministratorAdministratorResponsible for reporting incidents to state agency and overseeing facility compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 95 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 9, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00398724 and IN00397913.
Findings
Both complaints were substantiated; however, no State Residential Findings related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations regarding these complaints.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00398724 - Substantiated with no state findings cited. Complaint IN00397913 - Substantiated with no state findings cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 91 Deficiencies: 3 Nov 29, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey, which included the Investigation of Complaint IN00394818.
Findings
Complaint IN00394818 was substantiated but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. Deficiencies were found related to staff CPR certification, licensed practical nurse licensure, and proper insulin administration training.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00394818 was substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Facility failed to ensure a staff member was certified in CPR on 4 of 7 night shifts for the week reviewed.
Facility failed to ensure a Licensed Practical Nurse had an active license to administer care for 1 of 37 employees reviewed.
Facility failed to assure an employee was properly trained to administer insulin and to prime the insulin pen's needle per manufacturer's guidelines for 1 resident observed.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 91 Staff CPR certification missing shifts: 4 Employees reviewed for licensure: 37 Licensed Practical Nurse license expiration date: Oct 31, 2022 Insulin dose administered: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN 2Licensed Practical Nurse and Director of NursingNamed in findings for expired nursing license and improper insulin administration.
Susan WaymireExecutive DirectorNamed as Executive Director and involved in re-education and audits related to deficiencies.

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