Inspection Reports for West Point Care Center

607 6th Street, IA, 526569502

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Deficiencies per Year

12 9 6 3 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Severe High Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

20 25 30 35 40 Aug '20 Dec '20 May '23 Mar '24 May '25
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Jun 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction related to a survey ending on May 29, 2025, addressing the facility's compliance status.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation and Plan of Correction, resulting in certification effective June 11, 2025.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 27 Deficiencies: 3 May 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #128279-C, conducted from May 27, 2025 to May 29, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in updating comprehensive care plans for residents at risk of elopement and antibiotic use, failure to meet professional standards in medication administration, and failure to ensure accident hazards were minimized. Specific deficiencies included incomplete care plans for residents #18 and #26, improper inhaler administration for resident #16, and inconsistent implementation of fall prevention interventions for resident #18.
Complaint Details
The visit included investigation of complaint #128279-C.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to update Care Plan for 2 of 12 residents for risk of elopement and use of an antibiotic.SS=D
Failure to instruct a resident to swish and spit after inhalation medication administration.SS=D
Failure to ensure fall interventions were consistently implemented for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents.SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 27 Residents reviewed for care plan deficiency: 12 Residents reviewed for accident interventions: 3 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 7 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 15 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 14
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff DCertified Medication Aide (CMA)Named in medication administration deficiency for improper inhaler use.
Staff CCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident #18's wandering behavior.
Staff FCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident #18's wandering behavior.
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Provided information about resident #18's confusion and care plan.
Staff ALicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Queried about alarms for resident #18.
Staff BCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed and managed alarms for resident #18.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Mar 10, 2025
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for complaint #124601-C was conducted on March 10, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Complaint Details
Complaint #124601-C was investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Aug 8, 2024
Visit Reason
An annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #122601-C was conducted from August 5, 2024 to August 8, 2024.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #122601-C was conducted during the survey.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Mar 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The document serves as a Plan of Correction following a survey to address deficiencies and certify the facility in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance based on the credible allegation and Plan of Correction accepted, resulting in certification effective March 17, 2024.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 29 Deficiencies: 1 Mar 13, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a revisit of the survey ending January 22, 2024, and investigation of Complaints #118918-C and #119081-C from March 11 to March 13, 2024.
Findings
The facility failed to provide daily showers per physician orders for 3 of 3 residents reviewed, including Resident #5, who refused some showers. The facility lacked documentation of nurse notification of refusals. Complaint #118918-C was substantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint #118918-C was substantiated based on findings related to inadequate ADL care and shower provision.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to provide showers daily per physician orders for dependent residents and lack of documentation of nurse notification of refusals.
Report Facts
Resident census: 29 Correction date: Mar 17, 2024 Number of residents reviewed for showers: 3 Bathing audit period: 14
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee BCertified Nurse Aide (CNA)Received corrective action and was removed from Shower Aide position for not reporting resident refusals
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Interviewed regarding shower schedules and refusals
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding shower frequency and refusals
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 30 Deficiencies: 7 Jan 22, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's Annual Recertification Survey and investigation of Complaint #114806-C and Facility Self-Reported Incident #116131-I from January 8, 2024 to January 22, 2024.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to failure to notify the physician of significant resident changes, failure to protect residents from verbal abuse and neglect by staff, failure to report alleged violations timely, failure to update care plans, failure to ensure medication cart security, and failure to provide adequate staff training and supervision. The complaint and self-reported incidents were substantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint #114806-C was substantiated. Facility Self-Reported Incident #116131-I was substantiated.
Deficiencies (7)
Description
Failure to notify the physician after resident expressed thoughts of self-harm and significant change in condition.
Failure to protect residents from verbal abuse and neglect by a staff member.
Failure to report allegations of abuse and verbal abuse from a staff member to the State Agency within required timeframes.
Failure to update care plans timely, including for residents on diuretics and high-risk medications.
Failure to ensure medication cart was locked and secure when unattended.
Failure to provide adequate ongoing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) training and education to staff.
Failure to ensure residents were free from accident hazards, including burns from hot liquids.
Report Facts
Census: 30 Dates of Survey: January 8, 2024 through January 22, 2024 Number of residents reviewed for abuse: 6 Number of residents with verbal abuse by staff: 3 Number of residents with severely impaired cognition: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff BCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Named in verbal abuse and neglect findings; suspended pending investigation.
Staff FRegistered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding notification of physician and resident self-harm.
Staff DCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Witnessed verbal abuse by Staff B and provided statements.
Staff ERegistered Nurse (RN)Reported negative sarcastic comments by Staff B to residents.
Staff JCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Provided statements about Staff B's behavior and staffing issues.
Staff QCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed about staff treatment concerns and Staff B's behavior.
Staff RCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Explained incidents involving Staff B and resident agitation.
Staff MLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Denied hearing anything concerning about camera device in resident room.
Staff OCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Explained knowledge of staffing CNA passing trays and resident care.
Staff ALicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed medication cart lock status during observation.
V. IrvinRN MHA COO Capstone ManagementMet with IDT and staff to re-educate regarding QAPI policy and procedures.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 May 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The document reflects acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction for the facility.
Findings
The facility was certified in compliance effective May 25, 2023, based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 34 Deficiencies: 1 May 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of investigations into Complaints #107104-C, #108352-C and Facility Reported Incidents #107940-I and #111320-I from May 1, 2023 to May 8, 2023. Complaint #108352-C was substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #5's medical needs were met according to professional standards of care, specifically regarding coordination and follow-up of urology appointments and transportation, which contributed to the resident's decline and hospitalization for sepsis.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating Complaints #107104-C, #108352-C and Facility Reported Incidents #107940-I and #111320-I. Complaint #108352-C was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure Resident #5's medical needs were met in accordance with professional standards of care, including inadequate follow-up on urology appointments and transportation arrangements.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility reported census: 34 Complaints investigated: 2 Facility Reported Incidents investigated: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff EMDS coordinatorInterviewed regarding transportation arrangements and follow-up on Resident #5's urology appointments
Staff HRegistered NurseInterviewed about education provided to Resident #5's spouse and observations related to hematuria and resident's condition
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Interviewed regarding coordination of transportation and physician notification about Resident #5's decline
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Aug 31, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual health survey and investigation to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
Based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction following the annual health survey and investigation ending August 12, 2022, the facility was certified in compliance effective August 31, 2022.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 31 Deficiencies: 10 Aug 12, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #104069-C and facility-reported incidents #98965-I and #106858-I.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure advance directives were properly completed and signed, failure to prevent staff-to-resident abuse, failure to develop and implement abuse prevention policies and training, failure to report abuse allegations timely, failure to thoroughly investigate abuse allegations, failure to develop a comprehensive care plan for respiratory therapy, failure to provide proper respiratory care including CPAP equipment cleaning, failure to properly label and store medications, failure to update the facility-wide assessment annually, and failure to ensure all staff received abuse prevention training.
Complaint Details
Complaint #104069-C was not substantiated. Facility-reported incidents #98965-I and #106858-I were substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 6 SS=D: 2 SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure advance directives were completed and signed by appropriate persons for five residents.SS=E
Failed to ensure 6 residents were free from staff-to-resident abuse.SS=E
Failed to ensure written abuse prohibition policies and procedures were developed and consistently implemented.SS=E
Failed to ensure allegations of abuse were reported immediately to the facility Administrator and other officials.SS=E
Failed to ensure thorough investigations were completed related to allegations of staff-to-resident abuse.SS=E
Failed to develop a care plan for a resident's sleep apnea and CPAP therapy.SS=D
Failed to provide respiratory services in accordance with standards of practice for a resident using CPAP therapy, including proper cleaning and storage of equipment.SS=D
Failed to ensure all medications and biologicals were stored and labeled properly, including undated opened medications and improper storage of topical and oral medications.SS=E
Failed to update the facility-wide assessment annually to determine resources necessary to competently care for residents.SS=F
Failed to ensure all staff received planned abuse prevention training.SS=D
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for advance directives: 17 Current residents census: 31 Residents reviewed for abuse: 7 BIMS score: 15 BIMS score: 11 BIMS score: 6 BIMS score: 14 BIMS score: 15 CPAP order date: 2022 Tubersol Tuberculin stability: 30
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff QCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in multiple abuse allegations involving several residents.
Staff OCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in abuse allegations and removed from facility.
Staff PCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in abuse allegations and removed from facility.
Staff GCertified Medication AideFailed to receive required abuse prevention training and administered unlabeled medication.
Staff LRegistered NurseNamed in verbal abuse allegation by Resident #13.
Staff RRegistered NurseReported abuse allegations but delayed reporting to Administrator.
Staff YCertified Nursing AssistantHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff AALicensed Practical NurseHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff ZCertified Nursing AssistantHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff TLicensed Practical NurseHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff UCertified Nursing AssistantHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff VCertified Nursing AssistantHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff WCertified Nursing AssistantHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff KCertified Nursing AssistantHeard abuse complaints but did not report timely.
Staff JCertified Nursing AssistantReported agency staff abuse and cursing.
Staff FRegistered NurseResponsible for CPAP care and medication cart observations.
Staff DInfection Control Preventionist / MDS NurseResponsible for care plans and infection control.
AdministratorFacility AdministratorResponsible for abuse investigations and reporting.
ADONAssistant Director of NursingResponsible for care plans and staff education.
Inspection Report Renewal Deficiencies: 0 Mar 25, 2021
Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey and Facility Reported Incident #96394-I were conducted March 22 - 25, 2021.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance. Facility Reported Incident #96394-I was not substantiated.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 25 Deficiencies: 1 Dec 8, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 focused infection control survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assess compliance with CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation and infection prevention.
Findings
The facility failed to implement an ongoing system of surveillance to identify possible trends of communicable diseases, specifically lacking timely infection tracking and trending for November 2020. This deficiency had the potential to affect all 25 residents. The facility was found not in compliance with infection prevention and control requirements.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to implement an ongoing system of surveillance designed to identify possible trends of communicable diseases, including timely infection tracking and trending.
Report Facts
Total residents: 25
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mavis JohnsonAdministratorSigned the statement of deficiencies
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding infection control and resident COVID-19 positive case
Infection Prevention NurseInterviewed regarding infection control tracking and trending
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 29 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 12, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Department of Inspections and Appeals 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 Complaint Investigation Census: 29 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 17, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and facility reported incident #92672 were conducted from August 10-17, 2020. The visit was complaint-related and focused on investigating the substantiated incident involving inadequate supervision of a cognitively impaired resident who eloped from the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to adequately supervise a cognitively impaired resident who eloped from the facility without staff knowledge. The resident was found approximately 10 miles away at her home. The facility identified 4 residents as independently mobile and cognitively impaired. Additionally, the facility failed to complete annual performance reviews for nurse aides as required.
Complaint Details
Facility reported incident #92672 was substantiated involving inadequate supervision leading to elopement of Resident #1.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Facility failed to adequately supervise a cognitively impaired resident who eloped from the facility.
Facility failed to complete annual performance reviews for 3 of 3 nurse aides sampled.
Report Facts
Census: 29 Residents identified as independently mobile and cognitively impaired: 4 Nurse Aides sampled for performance review: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff AHousekeeperInterviewed regarding elopement incident and front door alarm
Staff CNurse AideInterviewed and noted as one of the nurse aides missing annual performance review
Staff DNurse AideInterviewed and noted as one of the nurse aides missing annual performance review
Staff ENurse AideInterviewed and noted as one of the nurse aides missing annual performance review
Staff BRegistered NurseInterviewed regarding elopement incident and resident whereabouts
Director of NursesDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding elopement incident and facility safety concerns
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding elopement drills and staff procedures
Business Office ManagerBusiness Office ManagerInterviewed regarding delays in completion of performance reviews
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 0 Jun 3, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 survey was conducted on June 3, 2020 to assess compliance with relevant regulations.
Findings
No deficiencies were identified during the COVID-19 survey conducted on June 3, 2020.

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