Inspection Reports for The Legacy of DeForest

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Deficiencies per Year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2024
2025
Unclassified

Census Over Time

12 16 20 24 28 32 Jun '23 Oct '23 Jun '24 Oct '24 Jun '25
Census Capacity
Notice Deficiencies: 0 Jun 10, 2025
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted on June 10, 2025, to determine if The Legacy of Deforest was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.
Findings
The Department found violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, resulting in a Statement of Deficiency #2YBI14 and imposed a total forfeiture of $1900.00. A $200 inspection fee for a verification visit was also assessed.
Report Facts
Forfeiture amount: 1900 Forfeiture amount (reduced): 1235 Forfeiture amount: 400 Forfeiture amount: 1500 Inspection fee: 200 Compliance timeframe: 45 Payment timeframe: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kenneth Brotheridge Assisted Living Director Signed the Notice and Order letter
Hillary Holman Assisted Living Regional Director Contact person for questions about the letter
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 19 Deficiencies: 3 Jun 10, 2025
Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted a standard licensing survey, verification visit, and complaint investigation at Legacy of DeForest, a CBRF located in DeForest, WI.
Findings
Three violations of Chapter DHS 83 were issued, including a repeat violation. The complaint was substantiated. Deficiencies included failure to conduct a caregiver background check, lack of documented training for a caregiver in personal cares and dietary, and failure to monitor a resident's oxygen levels as directed in the Individual Service Plan.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The investigation found violations including missing caregiver background check and inadequate training, as well as failure to monitor a resident's oxygen levels as required.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Failure to conduct and document a caregiver background check for Caregiver L at the time of hire.
Failure to ensure Caregiver L was trained in personal cares and dietary duties prior to performing these tasks.
Failure to monitor Resident 3's oxygen levels each shift as directed by the Individual Service Plan, with no documentation confirming monitoring.
Report Facts
Violations issued: 3 Dates of oxygen level checks: 06/01/2025 at 2:29 PM 85%, 06/01/2025 at 5:25 PM 93%, 06/04/2025 at 7:11 AM 93% Date hired: Caregiver L hired on 03/21/2025 Resident admission date: Resident 3 admitted 07/17/2020
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Executive Director A Interviewed regarding caregiver background check, training, and resident oxygen monitoring deficiencies.
Caregiver L Subject of deficiencies related to missing background check and lack of documented training.
Inspection Report Enforcement Deficiencies: 2 Oct 11, 2024
Visit Reason
A verification visit was conducted on 10/11/2024 to determine if The Legacy of Deforest was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities (CBRF).
Findings
The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #2YBI13) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, resulting in a Notice of Violation and an imposed forfeiture totaling $1,540. The licensee was ordered to comply with requirements, develop written procedures, provide staff training, and notify legal representatives of certain residents.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Violation of Wis. Admin. Code 83.14(2)(a)
Violation of Wis. Admin. Code 83.38(1)(g)
Report Facts
Forfeiture amount: 1540 Forfeiture amount: 500 Forfeiture amount: 1040 Reduced forfeiture amount: 1001 Inspection fee: 200 Compliance timeframe: 45 Notification timeframe: 7 Extension request timeframe: 10 Posting duration: 90 Payment timeframe: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kenneth Brotheridge Assisted Living Director Signed the Notice and Order letter
Hillary Holman Assisted Living Regional Director Contact person for questions about the letter
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 22 Capacity: 25 Deficiencies: 2 Oct 11, 2024
Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted a verification visit at The Legacy of Deforest to assess compliance with previous requirements and special orders outlined in a Notice and Order letter from the Department.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified, including one repeat violation related to health monitoring and failure to ensure compliance with laws governing the Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF). The provider did not ensure changes in residents' health were communicated to nursing staff and failed to monitor oxygen and blood sugar levels adequately.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Licensee did not ensure the facility and its operation complied with all laws governing the Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF), including failure to comply with requirements and special orders outlined in a Notice and Order letter.
Failure to ensure changes in 2 of 2 residents' health were communicated to nursing staff when a change of condition occurred, including inadequate monitoring of oxygen levels and blood sugar levels.
Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200 Deficiencies identified: 2 Licensed capacity: 25 Resident census: 22 Blood sugar readings: 327 Blood sugar readings: 355 Blood sugar readings: 311
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Executive Director A Executive Director Interviewed regarding health monitoring and documentation deficiencies
Registered Nurse H Registered Nurse Interviewed regarding health monitoring and documentation deficiencies
Healthcare Coordinator B Healthcare Coordinator Interviewed regarding blood sugar monitoring and documentation
Resident Assistant I Resident Assistant Interviewed regarding blood sugar reporting procedures
Resident Assistant J Resident Assistant Interviewed regarding blood sugar reporting procedures
Resident Assistant K Resident Assistant Interviewed regarding blood sugar reporting procedures
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 21 Deficiencies: 2 Jun 5, 2024
Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted a verification visit and a complaint investigation at The Legacy of Deforest following information gathered between 05/29/2024 and 06/05/2024. The visit was triggered by a complaint alleging failure to notify a resident's representative after an unwitnessed fall.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified related to failure to immediately notify a resident's legal representative and physician after an incident, and failure to communicate changes in a resident's health status, including black bowel movements. The complaint was substantiated and a $200 revisit fee is being assessed.
Complaint Details
Complaint was substantiated. The provider did not immediately notify 1 of 1 resident's representative after an unwitnessed fall causing fractures. Also, the provider failed to communicate changes in resident's health status related to black bowel movements after hospitalization.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Failure to immediately notify resident's legal representative and physician of an incident or injury, specifically an unwitnessed fall resulting in fractured ribs, clavicle, and hip.
Failure to ensure changes in resident's health status, including black bowel movements indicating possible internal bleeding, were communicated to nursing staff.
Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200 Census: 21 Deficiencies identified: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Chief Operating Officer N Chief Operating Officer Interviewed regarding follow-up and communication failures
Vice President of Healthcare K Vice President of Healthcare Responded to concerns about notification failures
Inspection Report Follow-Up Census: 22 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 30, 2023
Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted a verification visit at The Legacy of DeForest to verify compliance and correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
No deficiencies were identified during the verification visit. A $200 revisit fee is being assessed under statutory provisions.
Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 2 Jun 16, 2023
Visit Reason
A standard survey and verification visit was conducted on June 16, 2023, to determine if Legacy of Deforest was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.
Findings
The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #085D12) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83. A total forfeiture of $1100 was imposed for these violations, with some forfeitures accruing daily until compliance is achieved and verified.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Violation of Wis. Admin. Code 83.35(3)(d)
Violation of Wis. Admin. Code 83.37(1)(i)
Report Facts
Forfeiture amount: 1100 Reduced forfeiture amount: 715 Forfeiture amount for violation 83.35(3)(d): 900 Forfeiture amount for violation 83.37(1)(i): 200 Inspection fee: 200 Compliance timeframe: 45 Payment timeframe: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kenneth Brotheridge Assisted Living Director Signed the Notice and Order letter
Hillary Holman Assisted Living Regional Director Contact person for questions about the letter
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 20 Capacity: 25 Deficiencies: 4 Jun 7, 2023
Visit Reason
A standard licensure survey and verification visit was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
Four deficiencies were identified, including failure to update 5 out of 6 Individual Service Plans (ISPs) annually or with changes, lack of documentation for PRN psychotropic medication rationale and behaviors, failure to conduct required quarterly fire drills with residents and staff in 2022, and failure to conduct semi-annual other evacuation drills in 2020 and 2021.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Provider did not ensure 5 out of 6 Individual Service Plans (ISP) reviewed were updated annually or when there was a change in condition.
Provider did not ensure that Resident 9's prescribed PRN psychotropic medications were documented on the ISP with rationale for use and detailed description of behaviors indicating need for administration.
Provider did not conduct quarterly fire drills (including at least one simulating usual sleeping hours) with both employees and residents in 2022.
Provider did not ensure evacuation drills such as tornado, flooding, or other emergency or disaster were conducted at least semi-annually in 2020 and 2021.
Report Facts
Deficiencies identified: 4 Revisit fee: 200 Census: 20 Total licensed capacity: 25
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Chief Operating Officer M Chief Operating Officer Discussed observations and plans to update ISPs and PRN medication documentation during exit interview.
Health Care Coordinator Q Health Care Coordinator Collaborated with COO M to update ISPs and PRN medication documentation.
Resident Assistant F Resident Assistant Observed assisting Resident 7 during meal and interviewed about fire and evacuation drills.
Resident Assistant U Resident Assistant Interviewed about participation in fire and evacuation drills.
Resident Assistant V Resident Assistant Interviewed about participation in fire and evacuation drills and emergency procedures.
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