Inspection Reports for The Heritage at Sterling Ridge

NE, 68144

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 0.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

81% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2016
2019
2022
2024

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The notice was issued as disciplinary action against an assisted-living facility due to violations found during an investigation of possible neglect and failure to ensure residents received prompt medical attention and care.

Findings
The facility was found to have violated regulations related to protecting residents' health and safety, resulting in a prohibition on admitting new residents until compliance is demonstrated and a total fine of $1,000.

Report Facts
Fine amount: 1000 Fine installment: 500 Notice finalization date: Jul 30, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Timothy TesmerChief Medical OfficerSigned the Notice of Disciplinary Action
Dan TaylorAdministratorHealth Facilities Licensure Unit, mentioned in the notice

Inspection Report

Renewal
Capacity: 135 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 21, 2022

Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and certification for The Heritage at Sterling Ridge assisted-living facility, verifying licensure renewal and compliance with state requirements.

Findings
The facility is licensed as an assisted-living facility with Alzheimer's special care unit endorsement. The renewal application confirms the facility meets statutory requirements and includes detailed information about ownership, capacity, staffing, and care philosophy.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 135 Alzheimer's special care beds: 32 Staffing pattern: 4 Staffing pattern: 4 Staffing pattern: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Crystal DouglasAdministrator, Executive DirectorNamed as administrator and contact on renewal application and Alzheimer's endorsement (pages 2 and 11)
Farhan KhanNamed as owner on ownership list and renewal application (pages 2 and 3)
Nate UnderwoodNamed as owner on ownership list and renewal application (pages 2 and 3)

Inspection Report

Renewal
Capacity: 135 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 14, 2019

Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and certification for the assisted-living facility license of The Heritage at Sterling Ridge, verifying licensure through the indicated expiration date.

Findings
The facility is licensed as an assisted-living facility with a total licensed capacity of 135 beds. The renewal application confirms compliance with statutory requirements and includes certification of occupancy and fire marshal approval.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 135 Maximum occupancy: 135 Alzheimer's unit beds: 32 Renewal fee: 1950 Staffing ratio day/evening: 5 Staffing ratio overnight: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Crystal DouglasAdministratorNamed as facility administrator and contact for licensing and Alzheimer's unit application
Kurt UrkoskiInspectorInspected facility for Nebraska State Fire Marshal Certificate of Occupancy

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 19, 2019

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at The Heritage at Sterling Ridge on February 19, 2019, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility failed to ensure staff are trained to meet resident needs and failed to provide care and treatment for drainage devices per manufacturer's recommendations. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulatory requirements regarding staff training to meet resident needs and care and treatment for drainage devices per manufacturer's recommendations.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram ManagerSigned the report as Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jan 8, 2019

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at The Heritage at Sterling Ridge on January 8-9, 2019, triggered by multiple allegations including misappropriation, abuse, and medication errors.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was based on allegations of misappropriation, abuse, failure to provide services as agreed, and medication errors. The allegation of abuse was not substantiated. Deficiencies were cited related to misappropriation and medication administration errors, as well as failure to complete a nurse aide registry check prior to hire.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from misappropriation of medications and failed to provide medications according to the Five Rights for some residents. The facility also failed to complete a nurse aide registry check prior to hire for one direct care staff member. Other allegations such as abuse and respect were found to be unsubstantiated or in compliance.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to have documented investigation and follow up regarding alleged misappropriation of medications for one resident.
Failure to provide medications according to the Five Rights for two residents.
Failure to complete a nurse aide registry check prior to hire on one sampled direct care staff member.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 12 Direct care staff sampled: 7 Total residents census: 81 Medication error rate: 11.54

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Crystal DouglasAdministratorFacility administrator addressed in the report
Connie VogtProgram ManagerAuthor of the inspection report
Direct Care Staff Member ANamed in deficiency for failure to complete nurse aide registry check prior to hire
Director of HealthcareInterviewed regarding medication errors and resident medication issues
Director of OperationsInterviewed regarding investigation of missing medications
Executive DirectorInterviewed regarding documentation and registry check failures
Medication Aide BObserved providing medications incorrectly
Medication Aide CObserved providing medications incorrectly

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 31, 2016

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at The Heritage At Sterling Ridge on March 31, 2016, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

Complaint Details
The investigation addressed allegations that the facility failed to provide a safe environment for residents at risk to elope, failed to ensure residents meet retention criteria, failed to protect residents from abuse, and failed to administer medications according to practitioners' orders. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated with the facility in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with regulatory requirements regarding providing a safe environment for residents at risk to elope, ensuring residents meet retention criteria, protecting residents from abuse, and administering medications according to practitioners' orders.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dan TaylorRN, Training Coordinator, Licensure UnitSigned the report and identified as Training Coordinator for the Licensure Unit, Division of Public Health-DHHS

Document

Capacity: 20 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2016

Visit Reason
The documents serve to verify licensing and renewal status, including approval of a Memory Care Endorsement for Providence Place Of Hastings, and provide related facility disclosures and certifications.

Findings
The documents confirm that Providence Place Of Hastings meets statutory requirements as an assisted living facility with a Memory Care Endorsement, licensed for a maximum capacity of 20 beds. The facility provides specialized care for residents with Alzheimer's or related dementias and maintains compliance with state regulations.

Report Facts
Maximum endorsed capacity: 20 Number of beds to be relicensed: 20 Occupancy beds: 20 Suite monthly fee level one: 4700 Suite monthly fee level two: 5200 Deluxe Suite monthly fee level one: 4900 Deluxe Suite monthly fee level two: 5400

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nicolette OckingaAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in multiple documents
MaryLynne BoldenAuthorized RepresentativeSigned Memory Care Endorsement application and renewal documents
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned letter acknowledging Memory Care Endorsement approval

Notice

Capacity: 20 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2017

Visit Reason
This document serves as verification of licensure renewal for Providence Place Of Hastings Assisted Living Facility and includes related licensing and certification information.

Findings
The documents confirm that Providence Place Of Hastings is licensed as an Assisted Living Facility with a capacity of 20 beds, including Alzheimer's Memory Care endorsement. The Nebraska State Fire Marshal issued an occupancy permit for 20 beds. Ownership and management details are provided along with facility philosophy, staffing patterns, and physical environment descriptions.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 20

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nicolette OckingaAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in licensure renewal application and Alzheimer's Memory Care endorsement application.
MaryLynne BoldenContact for legal owning entityListed as contact for Hastings Memory Care, LLC in licensure renewal and endorsement applications.
Pat MerrickDeputy State Fire MarshalInspected the facility and issued the Nebraska State Fire Marshal occupancy permit.

Notice

Capacity: 20 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2018

Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal application and certification for Providence Place Of Hastings, an assisted living facility with Alzheimer's Memory Care Endorsement, verifying licensure through the indicated expiration date.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, facility capacity, and compliance with state requirements including fire marshal occupancy permit and memory care endorsement. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 20

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nicolette OckingaAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in renewal application and memory care endorsement application.
MaryLynne BoldenAuthorized RepresentativeSigned renewal application and memory care endorsement application as authorized representative.
Pat MerrickDeputy State Fire MarshalInspected facility for fire marshal occupancy permit.

Document

Capacity: 20 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2020

Visit Reason
The documents pertain to the renewal of the assisted-living facility license for Providence Place of Hastings, including applications and certifications related to Alzheimer's special care and memory care endorsement.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure status, maximum capacity of 20 beds, and compliance with requirements for Alzheimer's special care and memory care endorsement. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Maximum licensed capacity: 20 Renewal license fees: 1450

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nicolette OckingaAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in renewal application and Alzheimer's special care unit disclosure
MaryLynne BoldenContact name / Authorized RepresentativeContact for legal owning entity and signed renewal application
Jason LangeAuthorized RepresentativeSigned renewal application

Notice

Capacity: 135 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2021

Visit Reason
This document package serves as a renewal application and certification for the assisted-living facility license of The Heritage at Sterling Ridge.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership information, fire marshal certificate of occupancy, and Alzheimer's special care unit endorsement application.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 135 Maximum capacity for Alzheimer's beds: 32 Staffing numbers: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Crystal DouglasAdministrator / Executive DirectorNamed as administrator on renewal application and as contact on Alzheimer's endorsement application.
Farhan KhanAuthorized Representative / OwnerNamed as authorized representative and owner on renewal application and ownership list.
Nate UnderwoodAuthorized Representative / OwnerNamed as authorized representative and owner on renewal application and ownership list.

Document

Capacity: 135 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2023

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal application for the assisted-living facility license and includes certification of licensure, ownership details, fire marshal occupancy certificate, evacuation routes, and Alzheimer's special care unit endorsement application.

Findings
The document confirms the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership structure, maximum licensed capacity of 135 beds, fire marshal approval with maximum occupancy of 135, and includes detailed evacuation routes and Alzheimer's special care unit policies and staffing information.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 135 Maximum occupancy: 135 Alzheimer's special care beds capacity: 32 Renewal licensure fees: 950 Renewal licensure fees: 1450 Renewal licensure fees: 1650 Renewal licensure fees: 1950 Staffing pattern: 5 Staff associates on day shift: 4 Staff associates on evening shift: 4 Staff associates on night shift: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Candyce HaydenAdministrator / Executive DirectorNamed as administrator and contact person on renewal application and Alzheimer's special care unit disclosure (pages 2 and 20).
Farhan KhanNamed as owner with 25% ownership and authorized representative on renewal application (pages 2 and 3).
Nate UnderwoodNamed as owner with 25% ownership and authorized representative on renewal application (pages 2 and 3).
John YaoNamed as inspector on Nebraska State Fire Marshal certificate of occupancy (page 4).

Notice

Capacity: 135 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2024

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal application and verification of licensure for The Heritage at Sterling Ridge assisted-living facility, including renewal of Alzheimer's special care unit endorsement.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure status, maximum capacity, ownership information, and compliance with renewal requirements. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 135 Maximum occupancy: 135 Alzheimer's special care unit beds: 32

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Crystal DouglasRegional Director of OperationsNamed as Administrator and contact person on Alzheimer's special care unit endorsement application (page 9).
Farhan KhanAuthorized representative and owner listed on renewal application and ownership list (pages 2 and 3).
Nate UnderwoodAuthorized representative and owner listed on renewal application and ownership list (pages 2 and 3).

Document

Capacity: 135 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2025

Visit Reason
The documents pertain to the renewal of the assisted-living facility license for The Heritage at Sterling Ridge, including related disclosures and certifications.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensing status, ownership, maximum occupancy, fire safety certification, and memory care endorsement application. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 135 Memory care beds: 32 Maximum occupancy: 135

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sarah GebhardtAdministrator / Executive DirectorNamed as administrator and contact person on the renewal application and Alzheimer's disclosure (pages 2 and 11).
Farhan KhanNamed as an owner of the facility (page 3).
Nate UnderwoodNamed as an owner of the facility (page 3).
John YaoNamed as the inspector on the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Certificate of Occupancy (page 4).

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