Inspection Reports for
Wesley Acres

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27 Reports

2020–2026

Inspection Report — Jul 20, 2026

Renewal
Date: Jul 20, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an Annual Recertification Survey combined with an investigation of Complaint #2994120-C.

Complaint Details
Complaint #2994120-C was investigated and resulted in cited deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in developing comprehensive care plans and medication administration. Specifically, the care plan for one resident did not include oxygen and antibiotic use, and two residents received insulin injections improperly administered.

Violations (2)
F0656 The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident #42 that included oxygen use and antibiotic use. The care plan lacked these details despite documented orders and usage.
F0760 The facility failed to properly prime the insulin flexpen and hold the needle in place for the recommended time during insulin administration for Residents #75 and #89, risking improper dosing.

Inspection Report — Apr 23, 2026

Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 23, 2026

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for facility reported incident #2744100-I was conducted on April 23, 2026.

Complaint Details
Incident #2744100-I
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 28, 2025

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Investigation of Complaint #129970-C regarding incident reporting and handling of a discharged resident's injury.

Complaint Details
Complaint #129970-C
Findings
The facility failed to follow procedures for handling incidents involving a discharged resident. Specifically, the facility did not complete a required Head Injury Screening Tool after a resident sustained a head injury.

Violations (1)
481-57.12(1)q General Policies: The facility failed to follow the procedure on handling incidents involving a discharged resident. Resident C1's record lacked a Head Injury Screening Tool after an injury on 6/03/25 despite policy requiring it.

Inspection Report — Jun 27, 2025

Plan of Correction
Date: Jun 27, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted based on acceptance of a credible allegation of substantial compliance and Plan of Correction to certify the facility in compliance with health requirements effective June 27, 2025.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with health requirements following the acceptance of the Plan of Correction. No new deficiencies were cited in this report.

Violations (1)
Initial comments indicating acceptance of credible allegation of substantial compliance and Plan of Correction.

Inspection Report — Jun 12, 2025

Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 12, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's Annual Recertification Survey from June 9, 2025 to June 12, 2025.

Findings
The facility failed to meet food safety requirements related to procurement, storage, preparation, and serving of food, with observations of improper handling practices by staff during meal service that could lead to foodborne illness.

Violations (1)
Food safety requirements not met due to improper food handling and sanitation practices observed during meal service.
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Inspection Report — Mar 17, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 17, 2025

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for Facility Reported Incident #127203-I was conducted from March 13, 2025 to March 17, 2025.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation related to Facility Reported Incident #127203-I; facility found in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — Jan 22, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 22, 2025

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for Complaints #124086-C and #125418-C was conducted from January 21, 2025 to January 22, 2025.

Complaint Details
Investigation was conducted for Complaints #124086-C and #125418-C; the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance following the complaint investigation.

Inspection Report — Sep 13, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 13, 2024

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for Complaints #122008-C and #122730-C was conducted on September 13, 2024.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation for Complaints #122008-C and #122730-C; facility found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — Jul 11, 2024

Annual Inspection
Date: Jul 11, 2024

Visit Reason
An annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #121533-C were conducted from July 8th, 2024 to July 11th, 2024.

Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #121533-C was conducted during the survey.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — May 17, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: May 17, 2024

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for Complaints #120768-C and Facility Reported Incidents #118671-I was conducted from May 10, 2024 to May 17, 2024.

Complaint Details
Investigation was related to Complaints #120768-C and Facility Reported Incidents #118671-I; the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.

Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2024

Renewal
Date: Mar 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The survey was conducted to determine compliance with licensing rules for a Residential Care Facility.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited.

Inspection Report — Sep 21, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 21, 2023

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for complaint #112725-C was conducted from September 19, 2023 to September 21, 2023. Additionally, a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted during the same period.

Complaint Details
Complaint #112725-C was investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. The COVID-19 survey found the facility in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices.

Report Facts
Total Residents: 70

Inspection Report — May 23, 2023

Plan of Correction
Date: May 23, 2023

Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction submitted following a deficiency statement, indicating the facility's acceptance of compliance and corrective actions.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction, effective May 19, 2023.

Inspection Report — Apr 17, 2023

Annual Inspection
Date: Apr 17, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the facility's annual recertification survey from April 17, 2023 to April 20, 2023.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in meeting professional standards of care related to comprehensive care plans, hydration and nutrition, infection prevention and control, and proper use of personal protective equipment. Specific issues included failure to follow physician orders for a gastrostomy tube flush, inadequate hydration provision, and lapses in infection control practices.

Violations (3)
Failure to follow physician orders for gastrostomy tube flush for Resident #71.
Failure to provide fresh water to meet resident needs and preferences for Resident #19.
Failure to properly implement infection prevention and control program including hand hygiene, PPE use, and sanitization of equipment.
Report Facts
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 9 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 13 Fluid volume prescribed: 2200 Fluid flush volume: 180 Fluid flush volume: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ARegistered Nurse (RN)Reported planned gastrostomy tube flush and performed blood sugar checks
Staff BAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Reported on water flush procedures and PPE supply
Staff CCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Reported water pass for shift
Staff DHousekeepingObserved wearing same gloves while collecting dirty laundry
Staff ECertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Delivered meal to COVID isolation room and failed to don proper PPE
Staff FCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Reported PPE training and compliance
Staff GLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Reported staff training and audits on PPE
Staff JFood and Beverage AssistantObserved wearing cloth mask improperly
Staff KFood and Beverage AssistantObserved wearing cloth mask improperly
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingReported expectations for following physician orders and infection control policies
Corporate Clinical Quality SpecialistReported on EMAR system errors and infection control findings

Inspection Report — Feb 20, 2023

Plan of Correction
Date: Feb 20, 2023

Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction submitted following a survey to address deficiencies and certify compliance.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance based on acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction, effective February 6, 2023.

Inspection Report — Jan 9, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 9, 2023

Visit Reason
Investigation of complaints #104409-C, #106618-C, #106619-C, #108072-C, and #108217-C was conducted from December 28, 2022 to January 9, 2023.

Complaint Details
Complaints #104409-C and #106619-C were substantiated. Complaints #106618-C, #108072-C, and #108217-C were not substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to provide sufficient nursing supervision to prevent a resident from falling out of bed during incontinence care. Complaints #104409-C and #106619-C were substantiated, while #106618-C, #108072-C, and #108217-C were not substantiated.

Violations (1)
Facility failed to provide sufficient nursing supervision to prevent a resident from falling out of bed during incontinence care.
Report Facts
Complaints investigated: 5

Inspection Report — May 7, 2022

Plan of Correction
Date: May 7, 2022

Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction submitted following a survey to address deficiencies and certify compliance.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction effective May 7, 2022.

Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2022

Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 7, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a complaint investigation (#103510-C) and a facility self-reported incident (#103614-I) concerning an injury to Resident #3 during transfer with a Hoyer lift.

Complaint Details
Complaint #103510-C and Facility Self-Reported Incident #103614-I were substantiated. The investigation revealed failure to report an injury incident involving Resident #3 during transfer with a Hoyer lift.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report a resident incident that resulted in injury, specifically a facial bruise sustained by Resident #3 during transfer with a Hoyer lift. Staff did not report the incident to nursing or the Director of Nursing as required by facility policy, though the incident was substantiated. The facility took corrective actions including education and audits.

Violations (1)
Facility staff failed to immediately report a resident incident that resulted in injury to Resident #3 during transfer with a Hoyer lift.
Report Facts
Incident dates: 3 Bruise size: 2.9 Bruise size: 3.4 Bruise size: 3 Bruise size: 1.8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ACertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding the incident with Resident #3 and reported the incident to the nurse on duty.
Staff BCertified Nursing AssistantWorked with Resident #3 during the incident, did not report the injury to nurse or DON.
Staff CCertified Nursing AssistantWorked with Staff B during the incident, did not report the injury to nurse or DON.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided education on accident/incident reporting and initiated corrective actions.

Inspection Report — Dec 13, 2021

Annual Inspection
Date: Dec 13, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was the facility's annual health survey conducted from 11/29/21 to 12/13/21 to assess compliance with federal regulations.

Findings
The survey identified multiple deficiencies including failure to treat residents with dignity, failure to report reasonable suspicion of a crime, failure to involve residents in care planning, inadequate pain management, failure to provide pre and post dialysis assessments, insufficient nursing staff leading to delayed call light responses, failure to document narcotic counts, improper drug storage, failure to serve appropriate food textures, improper food handling and hand hygiene, and failure to follow infection control procedures during catheter care.

Violations (12)
Failure to ensure staff treated residents with respect and dignity while providing care for 1 of 24 residents reviewed (Resident #29).
Failure to notify proper officials of reasonable suspicion of a crime and unexplained loss of money for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident #23).
Failure to prevent further financial exploitation from occurring while the facility had reasonable suspicion for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident #23).
Failure to involve the resident and/or resident's representative in the interdisciplinary team care planning process for 3 of 17 sampled residents (Residents #23, #26, #28).
Failure to ensure staff provided pain management consistent with professional standards for 1 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #23).
Failure to consistently provide pre and post dialysis assessments for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident #63).
Failure to respond to residents' call lights in a timely manner (within 15 minutes) for 8 of 17 residents reviewed (Residents #12, #26, #28, #29, #36, #49, #53, #57).
Failure to document narcotic counts to ensure accurate reconciliation accounting for all controlled narcotic medications for 2 of 2 medication carts reviewed.
Failure to ensure staff stored drugs in accordance with professional principles and narcotic keys were only accessible to authorized personnel.
Failure to ensure staff served appropriate food textures for 6 of 6 residents requiring mechanical soft diets (Residents #12, #14, #19, #36, #41, #42).
Failure to serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety and failure to practice proper hand hygiene during lunch meal service.
Failure to ensure staff followed accepted infection control techniques while providing catheter care for 3 of 5 residents reviewed (Residents #36, #53, #113).
Report Facts
Residents with delayed call light response: 8 Narcotic sign-out sheet missing nurse initials: 25 Expired medications found: 7 Residents reviewed for mechanical soft diet: 6 Residents reviewed for catheter care: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff QAgency Certified Nursing AssistantReported witnessing another agency CNA strike Resident #29's foot
Staff PAgency Certified Nursing AssistantAlleged to have struck Resident #29's foot and forcibly pushed resident's legs down
Staff NSocial WorkerHandled financial exploitation case of Resident #23, failed to report to authorities
Staff JLicensed Practical NurseAdministered pain medication to Resident #23 but did not reassess pain
Staff FDining StaffServed inappropriate food textures and failed hand hygiene during meal service
Staff KCertified Nursing AssistantFailed to follow infection control during catheter care for Resident #53
Staff MCertified Nursing AssistantAssisted Resident #36 with catheter care but left catheter bag on floor
Staff DCertified Medication AideAssisted Resident #36 with catheter care and left catheter bag on floor
Staff CLicensed Practical NurseCounted narcotics but did not always sign narcotic log
Staff BLicensed Practical NurseCounted narcotics but noted previous shift nurse did not sign narcotic log
Staff SCertified Nursing AssistantReported staffing adequate 9/10 times but asked nurses for help when needed
Staff TRegistered NurseAcknowledged call light delays and phone system issues
Staff UCertified Medical AssistantReported call light delays and phone system issues
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided education on call light response, narcotic counts, medication storage, pain management, catheter care, and medication audits
AdministratorAdministratorReported call light system issues and staff education
Dining DirectorDining DirectorProvided education on food textures and hand hygiene
DieticianDieticianProvided education on food textures and hand hygiene
PhysicianPrimary PhysicianExpected pain management and timely notification

Inspection Report — Nov 29, 2021

Enforcement
Date: Nov 29, 2021

Visit Reason
This citation was issued following a survey conducted from November 29 to December 13, 2021, to address compliance with required nursing services, specifically regarding accurate assessment and timely intervention for residents with onset of symptoms.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff provided accurate assessment and timely intervention for a resident experiencing pain. Documentation and interviews revealed that pain assessments and administration of PRN pain medications were not consistently performed or documented, resulting in inadequate pain management for Resident #23.

Violations (1)
58.19(2)j Required nursing services: The facility failed to provide accurate assessment and timely intervention for Resident #23 who experienced pain. Staff did not document administration of PRN pain medications or reassess pain levels after scheduled medication despite the resident reporting ongoing pain.
Report Facts
Fine amount: 5000

Inspection Report — Nov 4, 2021

Routine
Date: Nov 4, 2021

Visit Reason
The visit was an onsite infection control survey completed on 11/4/21 to determine compliance with licensing rules for a Residential Care Facility.

Findings
Three deficiencies were cited related to medication orders, quarterly orders for medication, diet and level of care, and medication storage and access. The facility provided plans of correction and education to staff to address these issues.

Violations (3)
481-57.13(2)e Admission, Transfer, Discharge: The facility failed to obtain a written order from a resident's primary care provider before releasing medication for 1 of 5 discharged residents reviewed. Resident C1 self-administered medication with her daughter removing the medications without staff knowledge.
481-57.17(1)k Records: The facility failed to obtain quarterly orders for medication, diet, and level of care for 3 of 3 residents reviewed. Orders were missing or incomplete for Residents #1, #2, and #3 over the past twelve months.
481-57.19(1)a Drugs: The facility failed to ensure staff had access to medications for 1 of 1 former residents who self-administered medications. Resident C1 stored medications in a locked dresser in her room with keys held by her and her daughter, but not staff.

Inspection Report — Sep 8, 2021

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 8, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to investigation of facility reported incidents 97449-I and 99401-I, and complaints 97423-C and 99271-C. The facility reported incidents and complaints were substantiated.

Complaint Details
The investigation related to complaints 97423-C and 99271-C was substantiated. Facility reported incidents 97449-I and 99401-I were also substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards, including failure to thoroughly assess and intervene after a fall, and failure to prevent and assess pressure ulcers. Specific deficiencies were found related to quality of care and skin integrity for residents reviewed.

Violations (2)
Facility failed to assure staff complete thorough assessment and intervention at the time of a fall for 1 of 3 residents reviewed.
Facility failed to prevent and thoroughly assess a pressure ulcer for 1 of 3 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 3

Inspection Report — Aug 24, 2021

Enforcement
Date: Aug 24, 2021

Visit Reason
This citation was issued following a survey conducted from August 24 to September 8, 2021, regarding Resident #1's pressure ulcer care and assessment failures.

Findings
The facility failed to properly assess and notify the physician, resident, and family of changes to a pressure ulcer on Resident #1's left heel and failed to assess and document skin impairments on the right foot toes. The resident was hospitalized with a Stage 2 pressure ulcer with gangrene. The facility did not follow physician orders correctly, leading to preventable injury and infection.

Violations (1)
58.19(2)j Medication and treatment: The facility failed to assess and notify the physician and resident representative of changes to a pressure ulcer on the left heel identified on 7/21/21 and 8/4/21. The facility also failed to assess and document skin impairments on the right first and second toes and did not follow physician orders for wound care and edema wear, resulting in deterioration and hospitalization of Resident #1.
Report Facts
Fine amount: 5000

Inspection Report — Dec 14, 2020

Routine
Date: Dec 14, 2020

Visit Reason
Onsite infection control survey.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited.

Inspection Report — Nov 3, 2020

Abbreviated Survey
Date: Nov 3, 2020

Visit Reason
A focused COVID-19 infection survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

Inspection Report — Sep 24, 2020

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 24, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and investigation of Complaint #93209-C was conducted by the Department of Inspection and Appeals.

Complaint Details
Complaint #93209-C was investigated and found not substantiated.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19. Complaint #93209-C was not substantiated.

Report Facts

Inspection Report — Jun 10, 2020

Abbreviated Survey
Date: Jun 10, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID 19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Department of Inspections and Appeals on 6/10/2020 to assess compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID 19 preparation.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID 19.

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