The most recent inspection on April 30, 2024, resulted in enforcement action with a $1,000 fine that has been paid in full. Earlier inspections showed repeated deficiencies including lack of a certified manager, expired employee training, incomplete service plans, and missing disaster preparedness drills, leading to multiple fines totaling several thousand dollars. Inspectors cited issues mainly related to staff qualifications, training documentation, resident care planning, and emergency preparedness. No complaint investigations were noted in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance and enforcement actions have continued through the most recent inspection.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies found related to emergency responder documentation, resident orientation, and accident/injury reporting during complaint and compliance inspection.
Findings
Deficiencies found related to emergency responder documentation, resident orientation, and accident/injury reporting during complaint and compliance inspection.
Complaint Details
Complaints AZ00221817 and AZ00221003
Deficiencies (3)
Description
36-420.04. Emergency responders; patient information; hospitals; discharge planning; patient screenings; discharge document A. An assisted living center failed to provide required documentation to emergency responders
Manager failed to ensure resident orientation to exits and evacuation routes
Manager failed to ensure caregiver notification and documentation for resident accidents, emergencies, or injuries requiring medical services
The investigation found three violations posing risks to resident health and safety, including absence of a certified manager, expired caregiver first aid and CPR certifications, and lack of staff training on fall prevention and recovery. Civil money penalties totaling $4,550.00 were assessed.
Fines & Penalties (3)
Amount
Reason
Status
$3,800.00
Failure to designate a certified Manager for 38 days.
Unpaid
$500.00
Three caregivers lacked current first aid and CPR training.
Unpaid
$250.00
Failure to provide fall prevention and fall recovery training to staff.
The enforcement resulted in civil fines totaling $4500.00 for repeated violations identified during the compliance inspection conducted on September 7, 2023, which were also noted in a prior inspection on October 21, 2022.
Fines & Penalties (11)
Amount
Reason
Status
$1,500.00
Three employees did not have current and valid fingerprint clearance cards and did not apply within 20 working days of employment.
Pending
$500.00
Two employees' skills and knowledge were not verified and documented.
Pending
$500.00
One employee's CPR training was expired and another's CPR training was invalid.
Pending
$250.00
The service plan for one resident storing medication did not include storage and control details.
Pending
$250.00
One personal care resident's service plan was not updated at least once every six months.
Pending
$250.00
Two non-ambulatory residents did not have written determination from a medical practitioner every six months.
Pending
$250.00
The disaster plan was not reviewed at least once every 12 months.
Pending
$250.00
Employee disaster drills were not conducted on each shift at least once every three months.
Pending
$250.00
Evacuation drills for employees and residents were not conducted at least once every six months.
Pending
$250.00
One dog was not licensed as per local ordinances.
Pending
$250.00
One employee did not have documentation of fall prevention and fall recovery training.
Multiple deficiencies found during complaint and compliance inspection related to fall prevention training, governing authority compliance, policy implementation, personnel documentation, service plans, disaster and evacuation drills, and pet licensing.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies found during complaint and compliance inspection related to fall prevention training, governing authority compliance, policy implementation, personnel documentation, service plans, disaster and evacuation drills, and pet licensing.
36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition A. Failed to administer staff training program on fall prevention and recovery
Governing authority failed to ensure compliance with fingerprint clearance card requirements
Manager failed to establish, document, and implement policies and procedures to protect resident health and safety
Manager failed to verify and document caregiver or assistant caregiver skills and knowledge before service provision
Manager failed to ensure caregivers provided current documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid training
Manager failed to ensure written service plans included medication storage and control details
Manager failed to review and update written service plans based on changes in resident condition
Manager failed to ensure residents unable to ambulate had primary care provider oversight
Manager failed to ensure availability of current drug reference guide for personnel
Manager failed to review disaster plan at least once every 12 months
Manager failed to conduct and document employee disaster drills on each shift at least quarterly
Manager failed to conduct evacuation drills for employees and residents at least semiannually
Manager failed to maintain poisonous or toxic materials in labeled containers in locked areas
Manager failed to ensure pets were licensed consistent with local ordinances
36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition A. Failed to administer staff training program on fall prevention and recovery
Governing authority failed to designate a qualified manager with required certification
Manager failed to ensure caregivers provided current documentation of first aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation