Inspection Reports for The Summit at Bettendorf

IA, 52722

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Deficiencies per Year

8 6 4 2 0
2021
2023
2024
2025
2026
Severe Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

0 20 40 60 Oct '21 Jan '23 Aug '23 Mar '24 Dec '25
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Jan 6, 2026
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction following a survey ending on December 18, 2025, with acceptance of a credible allegation of substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was certified in compliance effective January 2, 2026, based on acceptance of the plan of correction and substantial compliance. No specific deficiencies are detailed in this document.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 35 Deficiencies: 2 Dec 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual recertification survey conducted from December 15, 2025 to December 18, 2025 to assess compliance with federal regulations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in food procurement, storage, preparation, and serving sanitary practices, as well as infection prevention and control, including failure to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) during high contact care for certain residents.
Severity Breakdown
D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary: Facility failed to cover food during transportation as staff carried uncovered food trays and bowls.D
Infection Prevention & Control: Facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) during high contact care for 2 out of 5 residents reviewed, including failure to use gowns and gloves as required.D
Report Facts
Residents present: 35 Residents reviewed for EBP: 5 Residents with EBP deficiencies: 2 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 14 BIMS score: 7 Weekly audit frequency: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ECookObserved carrying uncovered food trays
Staff FCookObserved carrying uncovered ice cream bowl
Certified Dietary ManagerCDMReported staff training and facility policy gaps on food coverage
Director of Health ServicesInfection PreventionistReported lack of policies addressing food distribution related to infection control
Staff BCertified Nursing AssistantObserved not using gowns during care requiring EBP
Staff CRegistered NurseReported Resident #16 needed EBP due to pressure area
Director of NursingDONReported failure to post EBP signs in Resident #16's room
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Sep 25, 2025
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for complaints 2562800-C and 2575573-C was conducted from September 23, 2025 to September 25, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance following the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation was related to complaints 2562800-C and 2575573-C; the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Jan 23, 2025
Visit Reason
An annual recertification survey and investigation of facility reported incidents #121600-I were conducted from January 21, 2025 to February 3, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Deficiencies: 0 May 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was a re-inspection conducted from May 7, 2024 to May 8, 2024 following a previous survey ending March 28, 2024 to verify compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
The Summit of Bettendorf Nursing Home was found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable federal requirements as of April 25, 2024. Discretionary Denial of Payment for New Admissions was not effectuated.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 39 Deficiencies: 4 Mar 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as the facility's annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #119709-C and #119641-I.
Findings
The facility was found out of compliance with federal regulations including failure to notify the Ombudsman of hospital transfers, failure to provide bed hold notices, failure to administer insulin properly, and failure to provide timely and adequate assessment and treatment of pressure ulcers resulting in immediate jeopardy.
Complaint Details
Complaint #119709-C was substantiated. Facility reported incident #119641-I was not substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2 SS=J: 1
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to notify the Ombudsman Office of hospital transfers for Resident #7.
Failed to provide bed hold documentation for Residents #7, #9, and #14 upon hospitalization.SS=D
Failed to administer insulin as ordered; nurse failed to prime insulin pen for Resident #25.SS=D
Failed to complete skin assessments and provide treatments per physician's orders for Residents #14 and #89 with pressure ulcers, resulting in immediate jeopardy.SS=J
Report Facts
Total census: 39 Dates of hospital transfers for Resident #7: 10/27/23, 12/9/23, 2/28/24 Blood glucose levels: 526 Pressure ulcer measurements: Multiple measurements detailed for Resident #14 and Resident #89 pressure ulcers
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff DRegistered NurseNamed in insulin administration deficiency for Resident #25
Staff BLicensed Practical NurseNamed in insulin administration deficiency for Resident #25
Staff CCertified Nurse Aide / Certified Medication AideInvolved in wound care and observations related to Resident #14
Staff FCertified Nurse AideReported observations related to Resident #14 and Resident #89 wound care
Staff IClinical Quality Specialist / Interim Director of NursingProvided information on wound care and assessments
Staff NRegistered NurseProvided information on wound care and assessments
Staff ELicensed Practical NurseObserved wound care for Resident #14
Staff GRegistered NurseProvided information on wound care assessments
Staff JPhysician AssistantReported on wound care and assessments for Resident #14
Staff MRegistered Nurse / Clinical Quality SpecialistProvided information on insulin administration and wound care
AdministratorProvided information on Ombudsman notification and wound care
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Oct 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The document serves as a Plan of Correction following a survey, indicating acceptance of a credible allegation of substantial compliance and certification of the facility in compliance effective October 8, 2023.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation and Plan of Correction submitted, resulting in certification of compliance effective October 8, 2023.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 35 Deficiencies: 3 Aug 29, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and to investigate multiple complaints and facility self-reported incidents between August 29, 2023 and September 18, 2023.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended COVID-19 practices. However, deficiencies were identified related to failure to notify physicians of changes in resident conditions, misappropriation of resident narcotic medication, and failure to maintain and communicate narcotic medication orders, resulting in resident harm and hospitalization.
Complaint Details
Complaints #111309-C and #112701-C were substantiated. The investigation included review of clinical records, staff interviews, and facility policies related to abuse, neglect, and medication management.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Failure to notify the physician of abnormal findings on an X-ray report indicating treatment was required, resulting in resident hospitalization.
Failure to prevent misappropriation of a resident's narcotic analgesic medication by a staff member.
Failure to order and maintain narcotic analgesic medications as prescribed, and failure to communicate with pharmacy when medication supply was low, resulting in resident hospitalization for severe pain.
Report Facts
Total Residents: 35 Residents reviewed for medication misappropriation: 7 Tablets missing from emergency medication supply: 13 Resident pain rating: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff DLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Nurse assigned to resident who misappropriated morphine medication.
Staff ECertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Witnessed Staff D taking resident's morphine and reported observations.
Staff FCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Present during incident involving Staff D and resident's morphine.
Staff GFormer AdministratorProvided statements regarding incident and staff behavior.
Staff HRegistered Nurse (RN), former Director of Nursing (DON)Reported receiving call about nurse with morphine bottle in resident's bathroom.
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding expectations for nursing staff to notify physicians and manage medication supplies.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Feb 19, 2023
Visit Reason
The document reflects acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction for the facility.
Findings
The facility will be certified in compliance effective February 19, 2023, based on acceptance of the plan of correction.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 30 Deficiencies: 6 Jan 30, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's Annual Recertification Survey and investigation of complaints #109834-C and a Facility Self-Reported Incident #110076-I.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in developing and implementing comprehensive care plans, timely care plan revisions, meeting professional standards in care services, food safety and sanitation, infection prevention and control, and COVID-19 vaccination compliance among staff. Specific deficiencies included failure to update care plans after hospitalizations, improper insulin pen priming, inadequate food handling practices, failure to sanitize shared glucometers between residents, and incomplete COVID-19 vaccination series for some staff.
Complaint Details
Complaint #109834-C was substantiated. Facility Self-Reported Incident #110076-I was not substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4 SS=E: 1 SS=C: 1
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to develop a comprehensive care plan addressing a resident's medical need for assistance with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.SS=D
Failed to update a resident Care Plan after hospitalization resulted in a new order for oxygen.SS=D
Failed to prime insulin pens prior to administration for 2 residents and to follow discharge orders after hospitalization for 1 resident.SS=D
Failed to ensure food items stored in refrigerator and freezer were dated and covered when opened and failed to ensure staff wore hairnets in the kitchen.SS=E
Failed to ensure shared medical equipment (glucometer) was sanitized between residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure all staff were fully vaccinated for COVID-19; two staff members were only partially vaccinated.SS=C
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 6 Resident census: 30 Staff count: 61 Partially vaccinated staff: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff GLicensed Practical NurseNamed in insulin pen priming and glucometer sanitization deficiencies.
Staff ECookNamed in food safety and hairnet wearing deficiency.
Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding care plan revisions and insulin pen priming.
MDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding care plan deficiencies and missed follow-up appointments.
Inspection Report Original Licensing Census: 7 Deficiencies: 1 Oct 21, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was the facility's initial certification survey to assess compliance with federal regulations for nurse staffing information posting and data retention.
Findings
The facility failed to post required nurse staffing data on four of the four days during the certification survey and did not maintain posted daily nurse staffing data for the required minimum of 18 months. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that staff postings had not been implemented as of the survey date.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to post nurse staffing data as required by 42 CFR 483.35(g)(1)-(4), including daily census and staff working for 4 of 4 days during the certification survey.
Report Facts
Census: 7 Days without posted staffing data: 4 Observation dates: 10/18/21, 10/19/21, 10/20/21, 10/21/21
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing (DON)Acknowledged that staff postings had not been implemented as of 10/21/21
Executive DirectorProvided an untitled document dated 10/21/21 regarding facility policies

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