Inspection Reports for Vita New Whiteland

IN, 46184

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, identified deficiencies related to neglect after a resident was left on the floor for multiple hours. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving residents’ rights, including neglect and physical abuse, as well as concerns with sanitation, food service, and documentation. Complaint investigations included several substantiated cases related to neglect, abuse, and failure to complete required evaluations, while many other complaints were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time, with repeated citations in resident care and safety areas.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

19% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 70 residents

Based on a July 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

20 40 60 80 Jul 2024 Sep 2024 Jan 2025 Apr 2025 May 2025 Jul 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 70 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 1, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00461532 regarding allegations of neglect at the facility.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00461532 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited related to neglect. Resident B was left on the floor for approximately five hours, and staff failed to notify appropriate personnel. Security camera footage documented the neglectful behavior.
Findings
The facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from neglect, resulting in Resident B being left on the floor for multiple hours. Security footage and interviews confirmed neglectful treatment by staff.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from neglect, resulting in Resident B being left on the floor for multiple hours.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 70 Duration Resident Left on Floor: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nicole HolderExecutive DirectorSigned the report and plan of correction
CNA 3Named in neglect finding for throwing pillow and blanket at Resident B and leaving her on the floor
CNA 1Witnessed neglect and was shown video by Resident B's daughter
Qualified Medication Aide 1Reported not being informed about Resident B's fall during night shift

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 66 Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 19, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of complaints IN00459080 and IN00459388. Complaint IN00459080 had no deficiencies cited, while complaint IN00459388 resulted in state deficiencies related to residents' rights violations.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00459080 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited. Complaint IN00459388 - State deficiencies related to the allegations are cited at R52.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents' rights to be free from neglect and physical abuse. Resident B exited the secured memory care unit unsupervised multiple times, and Residents C, D, and E experienced physical abuse incidents involving Resident C. The facility implemented corrective actions including increased supervision, staff education, and environmental security improvements.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from neglect for 1 of 3 residents reviewed; Resident B exited the secured unit unsupervised.
Facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from physical abuse by another resident for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse (Residents C, D, E).
Report Facts
Residential Census: 66 Date of Compliance: Jun 16, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maurice WoolfolkExecutive DirectorSigned the report
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding resident incidents and corrective actions
Qualified Medication Aide 1Qualified Medication AideReported Resident B's unsupervised exits
HousekeeperWitnessed Resident B's exit and Resident C's aggressive behavior
CNA 2Certified Nursing AssistantReported Resident B's exits and incidents involving Resident C
AdministratorProvided facility policies and incident reports

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 67 Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 5, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey including the Investigation of Complaints IN00457906 and IN00458982.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00457906 - No deficiencies related to the allegations. Complaint IN00458982 - State deficiencies related to sanitation, service plan signatures, and food handling were cited.
Findings
Complaint IN00457906 had no deficiencies related to the allegations. Complaint IN00458982 resulted in state deficiencies cited related to sanitation and safety standards, service plan signatures, and food and nutritional services.

Deficiencies (3)
Facility failed to ensure the dumpster area was free of debris and lids were closed during observations.
Facility failed to ensure service plans were signed by the resident or resident's representative for 6 of 7 residents reviewed.
Facility failed to ensure food was served in a sanitary manner: foods not covered, labeled, or dated; scoop stored in bulk food container; staff touched multiple foods without washing hands or changing gloves; staff hair not covered in kitchen.
Report Facts
Residents with unsigned service plans: 6 Residential Census: 67

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maurice WoolfolkExecutive DirectorSigned the report and provided policies during the inspection.
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding dumpster area cleanliness and food handling practices; observed during kitchen inspections.
Cook 2Observed during food preparation and service with noted sanitary deficiencies.
Server 3Interviewed regarding dumpster lid closure.
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding service plan signature requirements and responsible for auditing service plans.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 16, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00457574.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00457574 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00457574 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.

Report Facts
Residential Census: 69

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 13, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00451202.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00451202 was investigated and no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. However, an unrelated deficiency was found regarding failure to notify the state health department of a vacancy in the Administrator's position and failure to employ a licensed Administrator, potentially affecting all 69 residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to notify the state health department of a vacancy in the Administrator's position and failed to employ a licensed Administrator for the facility.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 69

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Brady McClureExecutive DirectorNamed as Interim Administrator and responsible party in the plan of correction
Greg GrammRegional Vice President of OperationsNamed as responsible party in the plan of correction

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 73 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 3, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00449146.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00449146 was investigated and found to have no related deficiencies; the complaint was not substantiated.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00449146 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 regarding the complaint.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 67 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 21, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of two complaints, IN00447355 and IN00446460, related to the facility's compliance with post fall evaluations and fall risk assessments.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00447355 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited at R214. Complaint IN00446460 was not substantiated with no deficiencies related to the allegations cited.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure post fall evaluations and fall risk assessments were completed for a resident with multiple falls, violating the facility's policy. One complaint was substantiated with deficiencies cited, while the other complaint had no deficiencies related to the allegations.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure post fall evaluations and fall risk assessments were completed for a resident with multiple falls as required by facility policy.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 67 Falls reviewed: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Linsey FitterlingExecutive DirectorSigned the report
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) 1Interviewed regarding Resident B's fall risk and checks
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding post fall investigations and fall risk assessments not completed

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 53 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 9, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00442036.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00442036 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00442036 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 regarding the complaint investigation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 46 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 22, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of four complaints: IN00440195, IN00441069, IN00441452, and IN00441634.

Complaint Details
Complaints IN00440195, IN00441069, IN00441452, and IN00441634 were investigated and no deficiencies related to the allegations were found.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in any of the four complaints were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations regarding these complaints.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 34 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for an Initial State Residential Licensure Survey and included the investigation of Complaint IN00438000.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00438000 was investigated with no deficiencies related to the allegations cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited related to the complaint allegations. Deficiencies were found related to food and nutritional services regarding staff hair not being covered in the kitchen, and infection control related to missing annual health statements for 6 residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to ensure foods were served in a sanitary and safe manner; staff hair was not covered while in the kitchen food preparation area.
Facility failed to ensure a physician's annual health statement indicating the resident was free of communicable disease was obtained upon admission for 6 residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for annual health statement: 6 Census: 34

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Linsey FitterlingExecutive DirectorSigned the report and completed in-service trainings related to deficiencies.
Dietary ManagerObserved with uncovered hair in kitchen food preparation area.
Server 2Observed with uncovered hair in kitchen food preparation area.
Cook 3Observed with uncovered facial hair in kitchen food preparation area.
Resident Services DirectorIndicated staff hair was to be covered and conducted in-service trainings and audits related to infection control deficiencies.
Director of Clinical ServicesIndicated a policy for annual health statements was not available.

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