Inspection Reports for
Terrace at Solarbron the
1701 MCDOWELL RD, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47712
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
16.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
293% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
28
21
14
7
0
Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
62% occupied
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Sep 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to failure to notify a resident's representative of a worsening pressure ulcer and failure to provide daily activities of living (ADLs) care to residents.
Complaint Details
This citation relates to Intake 2606700. The complaint involved failure to notify a resident's representative of a change in condition and failure to provide and document ADLs care.
Findings
The facility failed to notify Resident B's representative of the decline in the resident's pressure ulcers and failed to ensure daily bathing/showers were documented and provided to residents dependent on assistance. These deficiencies affected a few residents and were cited with minimal harm.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0580: The facility failed to notify Resident B's representative of the worsening pressure ulcer and development of new wounds on the left ankle and heel. The clinical record lacked documentation of notification to the resident's power of attorney representatives.
F 0677: The facility failed to ensure that Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), specifically bathing/showers, were provided daily and documented for residents dependent on assistance, including Resident B and Resident C.
Report Facts
Wound measurements: 5
Dates of wound observations: 4
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 100
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 2, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of Complaint IN00459862.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00459862 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the complaint investigation.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type - SNF/NF: 72
Census Bed Type - Residential: 28
Census Total: 100
Census Payor Type - Medicare: 3
Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 47
Census Payor Type - Other: 22
Census Payor Type - Total: 72
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 111
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 21, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00454278.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00454278 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type Total: 111
SNF/NF Census: 80
Residential Census: 31
Census Payor Type Total: 80
Medicare Census: 4
Medicaid Census: 45
Other Payor Census: 31
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 25, 2025
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaints IN00453495, IN00453438, and IN00453757 ending on February 20, 2025.
Complaint Details
The visit was related to investigations of complaints IN00453495, IN00453438, and IN00453757, with compliance found.
Findings
The Terrace at Solarbron was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the investigations.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 107
Capacity: 107
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 20, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00453495, IN00453438, and IN00453757 regarding alleged deficiencies at the facility.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints IN00453495, IN00453438, and IN00453757. Federal/State deficiencies related to these allegations were cited at F-635.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a newly admitted resident with a colostomy had immediate physician orders for its care. Orders for the care of the colostomy were missing upon admission but were later obtained and transcribed.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure a newly admitted resident had immediate physician orders for the care of a colostomy.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type - SNF/NF: 77
Census Bed Type - Residential: 30
Total Census: 107
Census Payor Type - Medicare: 7
Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 43
Census Payor Type - Other: 27
Total Census Payor: 77
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Danielle McClarnon | Clinical Specialist | Signed the report |
| Licensed Practical Nurse 2 | Interviewed regarding colostomy care orders |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to complaints regarding the facility's failure to ensure immediate physician orders for the care of a newly admitted resident's colostomy.
Complaint Details
This citation relates to Complaint IN00453438, IN00453757, IN00453495.
Findings
The facility failed to provide immediate physician orders for the care of a colostomy for one resident admitted with an ostomy. Licensed Practical Nurse confirmed that orders should be obtained quickly after admission, but none were found in the resident's records for January and February.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0635: The facility failed to provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care of a colostomy at the time of admission for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for ostomies.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 | Indicated that a resident admitted with a colostomy would need orders for its care. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 82
Capacity: 112
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 27, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00450777.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00450777 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 82
Census Residential: 30
Total Census: 112
Census Payor Type Medicare: 4
Census Payor Type Medicaid: 45
Census Payor Type Other: 33
Total Census Payor Type: 82
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review related to the Recertification, State Licensure, and Investigation of Complaint IN00448045 ending on December 10, 2024.
Findings
The Terrace at Solarbron was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review for the Recertification, State Licensure, and Investigation of Complaint IN00448045 survey.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 112
Capacity: 126
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted to verify compliance with fire safety and licensure requirements.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The facility consists of two buildings, both fully sprinklered except for a detached maintenance garage.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 91
Facility census: 81
Facility capacity: 35
Facility census: 31
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 78
Capacity: 91
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Dec 17, 2024
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a) and 42 CFR 483.73 for Emergency Preparedness.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements including failure to maintain fire alarm system inspections, portable fire extinguisher maintenance, corridor door functionality, fire damper documentation, and electrical equipment testing. The Emergency Preparedness survey was found in compliance.
Deficiencies (5)
Failed to maintain fire alarm system inspection documentation for semi-annual visual inspections as required by NFPA 72.
Failed to ensure 30 of 30 portable fire extinguishers had documented annual maintenance in accordance with NFPA 10.
Failed to ensure 2 of 2 corridor doors between kitchen and dining room closed completely and latched automatically.
Failed to ensure documentation for inspection of 23 fire dampers was complete and descriptive as required by NFPA 90A and NFPA 80.
Failed to conduct required maintenance and maintain complete documentation of inspections for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE).
Report Facts
Certified beds: 91
Census: 78
Assisted Living beds: 35
Assisted Living census: 31
Portable fire extinguishers inspected: 30
Fire dampers inspected: 23
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Crowe | Administrator | Named in relation to plan of correction and exit conference |
| Brenda Buroker | Director, Long-Term Care Division, Indiana State Department of Health | Recipient of plan of correction letter |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 10, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to Complaint IN00448045 regarding concerns about the facility's environment and odor issues.
Complaint Details
This citation relates to Complaint IN00448045. The complaint investigation found odor issues including marijuana and sewer gas odors in the Memory Care Unit, East Hall Nurse Station, and front lobby, as well as soiled walls in resident rooms.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment during multiple observations. Odors consistent with marijuana and sewer gas were noted in various areas, and walls in resident rooms had dried deep red smears, missing paint chips, and scuff marks.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0921: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Observations included dried deep red smears, missing paint chips, scuff marks on walls, and pervasive odors including marijuana and sewer gas in multiple areas.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Provided policy on Quality of Life Homelike Environment and statements regarding odor control and marijuana use in the facility. | |
| Housekeeper 5 | Reported on cleaning schedules and odor treatment procedures. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 108
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Dec 10, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit included a Recertification and State Licensure Survey and Investigation of Complaint IN00448045. It also included a State Residential Licensure Survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00448045 was investigated with Federal/State deficiencies cited related to the allegations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide required Medicare coverage notices, improper medication labeling, inadequate infection prevention and control practices, unsafe and unsanitary environment conditions, and failure to timely review pharmacist medication recommendations.
Deficiencies (5)
Failed to ensure a SNF-ABN Form and Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage was provided following the end of Medicare skilled services for a resident.
Failed to ensure medications were labeled properly for medication carts observed.
Failed to ensure infection control practices and standards were performed during wound care and equipment cleaning.
Failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment; odors present and resident wall soiled with paint chipped.
Failed to ensure pharmacist medication recommendations were reviewed and notification sent to physician in a timely manner.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF beds: 79
Census Residential beds: 29
Total Census: 108
Medicare census: 3
Medicaid census: 49
Other payor census: 27
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Danielle McClarnon | RN, CS | Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's signature on report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Dec 10, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to provide required Medicare beneficiary notices, improper medication labeling, inadequate infection control practices, and unsafe and unsanitary facility conditions.
Complaint Details
This inspection relates to Complaint IN00448045. The complaint involved failure to provide required Medicare beneficiary notices, medication labeling issues, infection control deficiencies, and unsafe, unsanitary environmental conditions including odors and physical damage.
Findings
The facility failed to provide the Skilled Nursing Facility-Advanced Beneficiary Notice and Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage for one resident. Medications on two medication carts were not properly labeled. Infection control practices were not followed during wound care and equipment cleaning. The facility environment had odors and physical damage to walls, indicating unsanitary conditions.
Deficiencies (4)
F 0582: The facility failed to provide the SNF-ABN and Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage for Resident 33 after Medicare skilled services ended on 8/3/2024.
F 0761: Medications on two medication carts were observed without proper labeling, including missing resident names and dates on injectable and oral medications.
F 0880: Infection control practices were not followed during wound care and equipment cleaning, including failure to change gloves and sanitize equipment between residents.
F 0921: The facility environment was unsanitary with odors of marijuana and sewer gas, and physical damage such as dried blood smears and chipped paint on walls in resident areas.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Medication carts observed: 2
Wound care observations: 1
Random cleaning observations: 2
Odor observations: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 3 | Registered Nurse | Named in infection control deficiency for not changing gloves during wound care |
| LPN 10 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in infection control deficiency for not changing gloves during wound care |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Provided policies and interviews related to deficiencies |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 76
Capacity: 104
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 12, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00446253 at the Terrace At Solarbron facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00446253 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF beds: 76
Census Residential beds: 28
Total licensed capacity: 104
Census Medicare residents: 5
Census Medicaid residents: 50
Census Other payor residents: 21
Total census residents: 76
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 84
Capacity: 110
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 24, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00442750.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00442750 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00442750 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
SNF/NF census: 84
Residential census: 26
Total capacity: 110
Medicare census: 9
Medicaid census: 46
Other payor census: 29
Total census: 84
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 13, 2024
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00437789 and IN00438377 ending on July 11, 2024.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00437789 and IN00438377; paper compliance review found facility in compliance.
Findings
Terrace at Solarbron was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 11, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to complaints regarding failure to provide activities of daily living (ADL) care, specifically bathing, to residents.
Complaint Details
This citation relates to Complaint IN00437789 and IN00438377. Complaints included failure to provide showers and bathing care to residents, with substantiated findings of missed bathing.
Findings
The facility failed to provide bathing care to 4 residents reviewed, with multiple documented days where showers or baths were not provided or documented. Grievances from families and residents indicated concerns about missed showers and bathing care.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0677: The facility failed to provide care and assistance for activities of daily living, specifically bathing, to 4 residents reviewed. Multiple days were documented without bathing provided or recorded, despite care plans and shower schedules.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 4
Dates with no bathing recorded: 50
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA 2 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Provided statement on bathing documentation and care practices on 7/11/24 |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided facility policy on Activities of Daily Living on 7/11/24 |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 102
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 11, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of multiple nursing home and residential complaints, including IN00437051, IN00437789, IN00435664, IN00438377, IN00436509, and IN00436054, focusing on allegations related to care provision.
Complaint Details
The investigation involved multiple complaints. Complaints IN00437789 and IN00438377 had federal/state deficiencies cited at F677 related to ADL care. Complaints IN00437051, IN00435664, IN00436509, and IN00436054 had no deficiencies related to the allegations cited.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed to provide adequate activities of daily living (ADL) care, specifically bathing, to 4 of 4 residents reviewed. Deficiencies related to complaints IN00437789 and IN00438377 were cited at F677, while other complaints had no deficiencies cited.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to provide ADL care (bathing) to 4 of 4 residents reviewed, including Residents L, N, P, and Q, with inconsistent shower/bathing provision and documentation.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 77
Census Residential: 25
Total Census: 102
Complaint Investigation Dates: Survey dates: July 8, 9, 10, 11, 2024
Deficiency Count: 1
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 77
Capacity: 106
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 23, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00431143.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00431143 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00431143 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
SNF/NF census: 77
Residential census: 29
Total census: 106
Medicare census: 2
Medicaid census: 48
Other payor census: 27
Total payor census: 77
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 86
Capacity: 91
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 18, 2024
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) was conducted to the Emergency Preparedness Survey and the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey originally conducted on 11/13/23.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements and Life Safety Code requirements, including fire safety and sprinkler systems. The facility has a capacity of 91 beds with a census of 86 at the time of the survey, including an Assisted Living section with 35 beds and a census of 31.
Report Facts
Certified beds: 91
Census: 86
Assisted Living beds: 35
Assisted Living census: 31
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 79
Capacity: 111
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 22, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00426021 at The Terrace At Solarbron.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00426021 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 79
Census Residential: 32
Total Census: 79
Total Capacity: 111
Census Payor Type Medicare: 2
Census Payor Type Medicaid: 49
Census Payor Type Other: 28
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 85
Capacity: 117
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 9, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00425326 and IN00425570.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00425326 and IN00425570 found no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in complaints IN00425326 and IN00425570 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type - SNF/NF: 85
Census Bed Type - Residential: 32
Total Capacity: 117
Census Payor Type - Medicare: 3
Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 46
Census Payor Type - Other: 36
Total Census Payor Type: 85
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 81
Capacity: 110
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 8, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Recertification, State Licensure Survey and PSR to Investigation of Complaint IN00420287 completed on October 31, 2023.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00420287 was corrected.
Findings
The Terrace At Solarbron was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the PSR to the Recertification, State Licensure Survey and PSR to the Investigation of Complaint IN00420287.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF beds: 81
Census Residential beds: 29
Total Census: 110
Census Payor Type Medicare: 8
Census Payor Type Medicaid: 44
Census Payor Type Other: 21
Total Census Payor Type: 81
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 91
Capacity: 91
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Nov 13, 2023
Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with federal regulations.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements but had deficiencies related to emergency power system testing documentation, outdated battery-operated smoke alarms, incomplete elevator firefighter recall testing documentation, incomplete fire drill transmission documentation, and missing documentation for emergency generator load testing.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to provide complete documentation for the testing of the Emergency Power Standby System, specifically a four-hour load test within the past 36 months.
Failed to replace battery-operated smoke alarms installed in 67 resident sleeping rooms that were past due for replacement (manufactured in 1998 or 2000).
Failed to ensure documentation was provided for monthly testing of 1 elevator firefighter recall; documentation only included 4 months in 2023.
Failed to ensure 12 fire drill reports included complete documentation of transmission of fire alarm signal to monitoring company/fire department.
Report Facts
Certified beds: 91
Census: 91
Assisted Living beds: 35
Assisted Living census: 33
Battery-operated smoke alarms: 67
Fire drill reports missing transmission documentation: 12
Elevator firefighter recall test documentation months: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mark McElwee | Administrator | Named in relation to review of findings during exit conference |
| Maintenance Supervisor | Present during record review and interviews; confirmed deficiencies and corrective actions |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 30
Deficiencies: 12
Date: Oct 31, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey including a Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00419670 and IN00419853 had no deficiencies related to the allegations cited. Complaint IN00420287 had Federal/State deficiencies related to the allegations cited at F580.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to assess residents for self-administration of medications, failure to notify physicians and families of significant changes, inaccurate MDS assessments, improper use of sit to stand lift leading to a fall with fracture, inadequate treatment of UTIs, failure to follow respiratory care orders, incomplete posted nurse staffing information, incomplete medication storage temperature logs, food served at inappropriate temperatures, and musty odor in hallways.
Deficiencies (12)
Failure to ensure residents self-administering medications were assessed for capability (Resident 69).
Failure to notify attending physician and resident's family of significant changes (Residents M and F).
Failure to ensure MDS assessment was completed accurately for dialysis resident (Resident 50).
Failure to ensure sit to stand lift was used according to policy leading to fall with fracture (Resident M).
Failure to provide appropriate treatment to prevent recurring UTIs (Resident M).
Failure to ensure residents received necessary respiratory care including following oxygenation orders and dating oxygen tubing and humidification bottles (Residents 13, 22, 31, 44, 45).
Failure to post accurate nurse staffing information daily.
Failure to ensure proper labeling and temperature logging of drugs and biologicals in medication storage rooms.
Failure to ensure food was served at palatable temperatures.
Failure to provide a safe and sanitary environment due to musty odor in East Hallway.
Failure to ensure PRN medications administered by QMA were authorized by licensed nurse (Residents 2, 3, 6, 7).
Failure to ensure pharmacy medication regimen reviews were completed at least every 60 days (Residents 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8).
Report Facts
Survey dates: October 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 & 31, 2023
Resident census: 30
Medication administration refrigerator temperature missing logs: 12
Medication administration refrigerator temperature missing logs: 4
Medication administration refrigerator temperature missing logs: 3
Food temperature: 101.6
Food temperature: 111
Food temperature: 65.7
PRN medication administrations without authorization: 11
Pharmacy medication regimen reviews missing: 6
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to Complaint IN00420287 regarding failure to notify the attending physician and family of significant changes in residents' conditions.
Complaint Details
This citation relates to Complaint IN00420287 regarding failure to notify family and physician of significant changes in residents' conditions.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the attending physician and the resident's family for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for hospitalizations and 1 of 2 residents reviewed for notification of changes. Specifically, a resident's family was not notified of significant weight loss and the attending physician was not notified of increased blood pressure.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0580: The facility failed to notify the resident's family of significant weight loss prior to 5/24/23 and failed to notify the attending physician of increased blood pressure for a resident. Documentation of these notifications was lacking in the clinical records.
Report Facts
Blood pressure readings: 13
Dates of weight measurements: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN 15 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Indicated provider notification was documented in progress notes and described notification practices for elevated blood pressure. |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Indicated inability to find documentation of family notification for significant weight loss prior to 5/24/23. |
| Corporate Clinical Support 4 | Provided guidance on notification requirements for significant changes and blood pressure call orders. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 10
Date: Oct 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to multiple concerns including medication self-administration, failure to notify physicians and families of changes, inaccurate assessments, fall incidents, urinary tract infection treatment, respiratory care, staffing, medication storage, food temperature, and environmental safety.
Complaint Details
This citation relates to Complaint IN00420287 regarding failure to notify physicians and families of significant changes in residents' conditions.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to assess residents for self-administration of medications, failure to notify physicians and families of significant changes, inaccurate Minimum Data Set assessments, improper use of sit to stand lift leading to a fall with injury, inadequate treatment and monitoring of recurrent urinary tract infections, failure to maintain respiratory equipment and follow oxygenation orders, incomplete nurse staffing postings, improper medication storage temperature logs, serving food at unsafe temperatures, and failure to maintain a clean and odor-free environment.
Deficiencies (10)
F 0554: The facility failed to ensure residents self-administering medications were assessed for capability, as Resident 69 lacked a self-administration assessment for nebulizer treatment.
F 0580: The facility failed to notify attending physicians and families of significant changes for Residents M and F, including weight loss and increased blood pressure.
F 0641: The facility failed to ensure accurate MDS assessment for Resident 50 who received dialysis but was not coded correctly.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure proper use of sit to stand lift for Resident M, resulting in a fall with fracture requiring hospitalization and surgery.
F 0690: The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment to prevent recurring urinary tract infections for Resident M, with multiple contaminated urine cultures and inconsistent antibiotic use.
F 0695: The facility failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care, including undated and unlabeled oxygen and nebulizer tubing for multiple residents.
F 0732: The facility failed to post accurate nurse staffing information daily, omitting actual hours worked by staff for multiple days.
F 0761: The facility failed to ensure proper storage of medications, with incomplete refrigerator temperature logs in three medication rooms.
F 0804: The facility failed to ensure food was served at safe and palatable temperatures, with a test tray showing lukewarm food items.
F 0921: The facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment, with a musty odor observed in the East Hallway due to inadequate carpet cleaning.
Report Facts
UTIs: 8
Blood pressure readings: 12
Temperature readings: 101.6
Temperature readings: 111
Temperature readings: 65.7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA 11 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed transferring a resident alone using a sit to stand lift despite policy requiring two staff. |
| LPN 15 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Indicated provider notification was documented in progress notes for blood pressure concerns. |
| RN 7 | Registered Nurse | Indicated night shift was responsible for filling out medication refrigerator temperature logs. |
| RN 3 | Registered Nurse | Indicated gaps in medication refrigerator temperature logs were likely due to agency staff. |
| Dietary Manager | Indicated food was expected to be palatable when delivered and provided food safety policy. | |
| Maintenance Supervisor | Indicated carpet cleaning was limited due to equipment being in repair, causing musty odor. | |
| Scheduler | Indicated staffing sheets did not specify actual hours worked due to variable shift lengths. | |
| Director of Nursing | Provided staffing policy and indicated direct care staffing information is posted daily. | |
| Corporate Clinical Support 4 | Provided interviews regarding notification policies and infection prevention. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 116
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 16, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00414395, IN00413356, and IN00409074.
Complaint Details
Complaints IN00414395, IN00413356, and IN00409074 were investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations were cited for any of the complaints. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the investigation of the complaints.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 84
Census Residential: 32
Total Census: 116
Census Payor Medicare: 15
Census Payor Medicaid: 49
Census Payor Other: 20
Total Census Payor: 84
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 79
Capacity: 113
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 28, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00402871.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00402871 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegation.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegation were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF beds: 79
Census Residential beds: 34
Total Census: 113
Census Payor Medicare: 11
Census Payor Medicaid: 49
Census Payor Other: 19
Total Census Payor: 79
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 115
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 18, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00399281, IN00398666, IN00399364, and IN00397994 at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaints IN00399281, IN00398666, IN00399364, and IN00397994 were all substantiated with no deficiencies cited related to the allegations.
Findings
All four complaints were substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the complaints investigated.
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Census bed type - SNF/NF: 78
Census bed type - Residential: 37
Total census: 115
Census payor type - Medicare: 5
Census payor type - Medicaid: 34
Census payor type - Other: 39
Total census payor type: 78
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 120
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 9, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was for the Investigation of Nursing Home Complaint IN00393472, which included the Investigation of Residential Complaint IN00393472.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00393472 - Substantiated. No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
Findings
Complaint IN00393472 was substantiated, but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
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SNF/NF Census: 83
Residential Census: 37
Total Census: 120
Medicare Census: 22
Medicaid Census: 41
Other Payor Census: 20
Total Payor Census: 83
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 122
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 5, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaints IN00382723 completed on 6/24/22, conducted in conjunction with Post Survey revisits to Complaints IN00385110, IN00384394 and the COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey completed on July 13, 2022.
Complaint Details
Complaints IN00382723 were corrected as of this visit.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the PSR to Investigation of Complaints IN00382723 survey.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type - SNF/NF: 83
Census Bed Type - Residential: 39
Census Bed Type - Total: 122
Census Payor Type - Medicare: 18
Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 45
Census Payor Type - Other: 20
Census Payor Type - Total: 83
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 122
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 5, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaints IN00385110 and IN00384394 completed on 7/13/22, including the PSR to the COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey completed on 7/13/22. It was also in conjunction with the PSR to the Investigation of Complaint IN00382723 completed on 6/24/22.
Complaint Details
Complaints IN00384394 and IN00385110 were corrected as of this visit.
Findings
The Terrace at Solarbron was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the PSR to Investigation of Complaints IN00385110 and IN00384394 and the PSR to the COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type - SNF/NF: 83
Census Bed Type - Residential: 39
Census Bed Type - Total: 122
Census Payor Type - Medicare: 18
Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 45
Census Payor Type - Other: 20
Census Payor Type - Total: 83
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 122
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 2, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was for the Investigation of Complaints IN00385967 and IN00385740, and for a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey, including a Residential COVID-19 Quality Assurance Walk Through.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00385967: Substantiated with no deficiencies cited. Complaint IN00385740: Substantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
Both complaints IN00385967 and IN00385740 were substantiated, but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the complaint investigations and the COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey.
Report Facts
SNF/NF census: 82
Residential census: 40
Total census: 122
Medicare census: 15
Medicaid census: 45
Other payor census: 22
Total payor census: 82
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 18
Date: Mar 22, 2022
Visit Reason
Routine state inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care and facility operations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including medication self-administration assessments, resident laundry services, resident rights and choices, notification of Medicare/Medicaid coverage, transfer and discharge notices, care planning, activities programming, fall prevention, staffing postings, psychotropic medication use, food service staffing and food temperature, infection control practices, COVID-19 vaccination compliance, call light system functionality, and environmental cleanliness and maintenance.
Deficiencies (18)
F 0554: Facility failed to assess and care plan for residents self-administering medications, resulting in medications being left unattended in resident rooms without proper orders or assessments.
F 0558: Facility failed to provide timely laundry services for residents, resulting in residents lacking clean clothes and family complaints about laundry delays.
F 0561: Residents were unable to eat meals in the dining room and were served meals in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils due to kitchen staffing shortages and COVID-19 restrictions.
F 0582: Facility failed to provide residents with notice of Medicare/Medicaid coverage and financial liability for services not covered, lacking Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notices for reviewed residents.
F 0623: Facility failed to provide timely written notice of transfer or discharge to residents or their representatives for hospitalizations.
F 0625: Facility failed to provide bed-hold policy information to residents or representatives prior to or during hospitalizations.
F 0656: Facility failed to develop and implement complete care plans for hospice, dialysis, accident prevention, and antipsychotic medication monitoring for reviewed residents.
F 0657: Facility failed to conduct care plan conferences quarterly with resident or family input for residents with dementia.
F 0679: Facility failed to provide meaningful group activities due to COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in residents only receiving in-room activities and resident complaints about lack of activities.
F 0689: Facility failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent falls for a resident, resulting in a fractured femur and lack of updated care plan interventions after the fall.
F 0732: Facility failed to post current nurse staffing sheets daily on the 400 North locked unit, with sheets observed dated incorrectly.
F 0758: Facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications, including lack of physician review for prolonged hypnotic use, inappropriate antipsychotic use without diagnosis, and open-ended PRN antianxiety medication orders.
F 0802: Facility failed to ensure sufficient food and nutrition service staffing, resulting in use of disposable plates and cold meals due to inadequate kitchen staff.
F 0804: Facility failed to ensure food was served at safe and appetizing temperatures, with hall tray food temperatures below required levels.
F 0880: Facility failed to maintain infection control practices to mitigate COVID-19 spread, including lack of visitor screening at locked dementia unit entrance and failure to perform hand hygiene between glove changes.
F 0888: Facility failed to ensure unvaccinated staff with exemptions wore required N95 masks per facility COVID-19 vaccination contingency plan.
F 0921: Facility failed to ensure call light systems were functional in resident rooms and bathrooms on the 400 North locked unit, with multiple rooms observed with non-functioning call lights.
F 0921 (continued): Facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, including unlabeled and uncovered toothbrushes and denture cups, unsecured shower curtains, patchy and gouged walls, urine odors in resident rooms, and broken toilet paper holders.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 7
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 3
Residents affected: 3
Residents affected: 5
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 2
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 7
Staff shortage: 10
Certified census: 87
Additional residential residents: 38
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 24 | Registered Nurse | Indicated staff should send notices of transfer/discharge and bed-hold policies; commented on Resident 29's behavior and medication monitoring. |
| LPN 17 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Indicated Resident 10 was not care planned for self-administering medications; unaware of staffing sheet posting. |
| CNA 15 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported on laundry schedule and Resident 72's laundry status. |
| Regional Nurse 23 | Regional Nurse | Provided facility policy on change in resident condition and care plan revision. |
| Regional Nurse 30 | Regional Nurse | Indicated lack of care plan for Resident 29's antipsychotic medication. |
| Kitchen Manager | Kitchen Manager | Reported kitchen staffing shortages and use of disposable plates and cutlery. |
| Healthcare Surveillance Coordinator | Infection Preventionist | Indicated unvaccinated staff with exemptions must wear N95 masks; commented on facility COVID-19 vaccination policy. |
| Maintenance 33 | Maintenance Staff | Reported on call light testing and work order process; unaware of call light issues. |
| Laundry Aide 1 | Laundry Aide | Reported on laundry room cleaning practices and deficiencies. |
| CNA 19 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported on labeling of toothbrushes and denture trays and reporting maintenance issues. |
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