Inspection Reports for
The Blossoms at Rogers Rehab & Nursing Center

AR, 72758

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 8.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

60% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2021
2022
2023

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Dec 22, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, environment, infection control, and facility maintenance at The Blossoms at Rogers Rehab & Nursing Center.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure call lights were accessible to residents, inadequate housekeeping and maintenance resulting in damaged walls and furniture, failure to provide proper oral care to residents, improper hand hygiene during meal tray delivery, and failure to perform hand hygiene when administering eye drops and nasal spray to a resident.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to ensure call lights were placed in reach for resident's use and accessible for residents with limited range of motion.
Failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment due to damaged walls, furniture, and persistent urine odors in certain areas.
Failed to ensure oral care was performed to meet daily personal hygiene needs for sampled residents.
Failed to ensure hand sanitizer was used between delivery and setup of resident meal trays.
Failed to perform hand hygiene when giving eye drops and nasal spray to a resident.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: Some Residents affected: Few Residents affected: Many

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #1CNANamed in call light accessibility finding
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNInterviewed about urine odor in Men's Secured Unit
Director of NursingDONInterviewed about urine odor, maintenance issues, oral care, and infection control
Certified Nursing Assistant #2CNAInterviewed about wall trim damage
Maintenance Manager #1Maintenance ManagerInterviewed about maintenance and repairs
Certified Nursing Assistant #3CNAInterviewed about oral care for Resident #3
Registered Nurse #1RNInterviewed about oral care responsibility
Business Office ManagerBOMObserved and interviewed about hand sanitizer use during meal tray delivery
Licensed Practical Nurse #2LPNObserved and interviewed about hand hygiene during nasal spray and eye drop administration
Infection Control PreventionistICPInterviewed about hand sanitizer use during meal tray service

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards of care, specifically regarding resident treatment and care according to orders, preferences, and goals.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate care during the night shift, as evidenced by three residents not being cleaned and dried, with wet sheets and mattresses observed. Staff acknowledged lack of policy for checking incontinent residents every two hours, which is standard care practice.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals, resulting in residents not being cleaned and dried during the night shift.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3 Wet mattress size: 6 Wet mattress size: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about frequency of checking incontinent residents
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about frequency and consequences of not checking incontinent residents
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about resident care and ability of residents to self-care
Certified Nursing Assistant #3Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about frequency and consequences of not checking incontinent residents
Director of NursingDirector of NursingStated no policy exists about checking incontinent residents every two hours
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed about frequency and consequences of not checking incontinent residents

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 11 Date: Sep 29, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and standards of care at The Blossoms at Rogers Rehab & Nursing Center.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to notify the state agency for PASARR screening for a new mental illness diagnosis, inadequate care planning for smoking residents, failure to provide proper nail care, treatment without physician orders, improper labeling of feeding tubes, lack of proper oxygen equipment maintenance, medication storage and labeling issues, improper food handling and sanitation practices, improper refuse disposal, failure to follow infection control procedures including hand hygiene, and failure to timely notify residents and families of COVID-19 cases.

Deficiencies (11)
Failed to notify the state agency for a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for a new mental illness diagnosis for 1 resident.
Failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented for safe smoking and storage of smoking materials for 1 resident.
Failed to provide nail care to promote good hygiene and prevent possible skin infections for 1 resident.
Provided treatment without a physician's order and failed to document assessments or monitoring for complications of impaired skin integrity for 1 resident.
Failed to ensure tube feedings hanging in bag were labeled with type of formula, date, time, and initials for 2 residents with feeding tubes.
Failed to ensure oxygen tubing and humidity bottles had dates consistent with standards to prevent infection for 1 resident.
Failed to ensure bottles of eye drops were labeled, dated, and disposed of properly and medications were not left at bedside.
Failed to ensure dietary staff washed hands before handling clean equipment or food, failed to ensure food items were sealed, and failed to maintain sanitary conditions in kitchen.
Failed to dispose of refuse properly; dumpster door left open allowing potential for spillage and rodents.
Failed to ensure proper hand hygiene and universal precautions during blood glucose monitoring; staff did not wear gloves.
Failed to inform residents and families of COVID-19 infections by 5 PM the next calendar day following occurrence.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 92 Residents affected: 95 Residents affected: 18 Residents affected: 95

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #4Licensed Practical NurseMentioned in relation to nail care and treatment without physician order findings
Licensed Practical Nurse #5Licensed Practical NurseMentioned in relation to treatment without physician order finding
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseMentioned in relation to feeding tube labeling
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Licensed Practical NurseMentioned in relation to blood glucose monitoring infection control deficiency
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding PASARR screening, feeding tube labeling, oxygen tubing dating, and infection control
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerMentioned in relation to dietary sanitation and refuse disposal deficiencies
Dietary Aide #1Dietary AideObserved in dietary sanitation deficiencies
Dietary Aide #2Dietary AideObserved in dietary sanitation deficiencies
Dietary Aide #3Dietary AideObserved in dietary sanitation deficiencies
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding COVID-19 notification procedures
Social DirectorSocial DirectorResponsible for notifying residents/families of COVID-19 status
Business Office ManagerBusiness Office ManagerProvided lists of residents and COVID-19 positive cases

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 82 Deficiencies: 8 Date: Nov 19, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was a routine survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, safety, care, and facility operations at The Blossoms at Rogers Rehab & Nursing Center.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide requested medical records timely, unsanitary toileting equipment, inaccurate resident assessments, inadequate personal hygiene assistance, lack of supervision during resident smoking breaks, incomplete dementia care planning, unauthorized access to medication storage, and unsafe food handling and storage practices.

Deficiencies (8)
Failed to provide a copy of a resident's medical record upon request after 2 working days' notice.
Failed to ensure toileting equipment was maintained in sanitary condition for residents' rooms.
Failed to ensure a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed with accurate and current information regarding a wound infection.
Failed to ensure facial hair was removed regularly to promote good grooming and personal hygiene for residents requiring assistance.
Failed to ensure a resident was supervised on his smoke break to prevent potential accident/injury.
Failed to ensure a person-centered care plan that included and supported a resident's dementia care needs was developed and implemented.
Failed to ensure only authorized personnel had access to medication storage rooms, risking drug diversion.
Failed to ensure staff washed hands or changed gloves between clean and dirty tasks, wore proper hair coverings, and properly dated and stored food, risking potential food borne illness.
Report Facts
Residents observed: 82 Residents sampled for MDS review: 18 Residents sampled for facial hair removal assistance: 12 Residents who smoked: 7 Residents with dementia diagnosis sampled: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Former Medical Records EmployeeNamed in failure to provide requested medical records finding
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding toileting equipment sanitation, facial hair removal, medication storage access, and smoking supervision
Regional Director of OperationsRegional Director of Operations (DO)Involved in medical records request investigation
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed about residents shaving practices
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed about resident smoking supervision
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed about shaving frequency for residents
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed about medical records requests and medication storage access
Maintenance ManagerMaintenance ManagerObserved to have unauthorized access to medication storage rooms
MDS NurseMinimum Data Set NurseInterviewed about inaccurate wound infection coding on MDS
MDS CoordinatorMinimum Data Set CoordinatorInterviewed about dementia care planning requirements
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerObserved and interviewed regarding food safety and hygiene practices
Dietary Employee #2Dietary EmployeeObserved with improper hair covering during food preparation
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Interviewed about smoking supervision policies

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