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Inspection Report — Dec 4, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Citations: 31 Date: Dec 4, 2025

Visit Reason
State-compiled facility profile showing 15 inspections from 2022 to 2025 with deficiency and enforcement history.

Complaint Details
The state logged 124 complaints about this facility; 17 led to on-site inspections.
Findings
Across 15 inspections, 13 resulted in citations totaling 42 deficiencies primarily related to standard health and life safety code issues. The facility had 2 enforcement actions with fines totaling $30,000 and multiple complaints leading to on-site inspections.

Citations (31)
Notify Of Changes (injury/decline/room, Etc.): Failed to properly notify changes affecting residents.
Accounting And Records Of Personal Funds: Inadequate management of residents' personal funds.
Choose/be Notified Of Room/roommate Change: Residents were not properly notified or allowed to choose room changes.
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan: Care plans were not adequately developed or implemented.
Dispose Garbage And Refuse Properly: Improper disposal of garbage and refuse noted.
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary: Sanitary issues in food procurement, storage, preparation, or service.
Infection Prevention & Control: Infection control protocols were insufficient.
Label/store Drugs And Biologicals: Medication labeling and storage were inadequate.
Nurse Aide Peform Review-12 Hr/yr In-service: Nurse aide training and performance reviews were deficient.
Protection/management Of Personal Funds: Personal funds were not properly protected or managed.
Quality Of Care: Quality of care standards were not fully met.
Reasonable Accommodations Needs/preferences: Reasonable accommodations for resident needs and preferences were lacking.
Required In-service Training For Nurse Aides: Required in-service training for nurse aides was incomplete.
Resident Rights/exercise Of Rights: Residents' rights were not fully respected or exercised.
Respiratory/tracheostomy Care And Suctioning: Deficiencies in respiratory and tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Right To Be Informed/make Treatment Decisions: Residents were not adequately informed to make treatment decisions.
Right To Survey Results/advocate Agency Info: Residents were not properly informed about survey results or advocacy information.
Sufficient Nursing Staff: Nursing staff levels were insufficient.
Surety Bond-security Of Personal Funds: Surety bond security for personal funds was inadequate.
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste: Essential electrical systems did not meet NFPA requirements.
Fire Alarm System - Testing And Maintenance: Fire alarm system testing and maintenance were deficient.
Fire Drills: Fire drills were not conducted according to NFPA requirements.
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure: Hazardous areas were not properly enclosed.
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing: Sprinkler system maintenance and testing were inadequate.
Free Of Accident Hazards/supervision/devices: Facility was not free of accident hazards or lacked proper supervision/devices.
Pain Management: Pain management practices were insufficient.
Right To Participate In Planning Care: Residents were not adequately involved in care planning.
Care Plan Timing And Revision: Care plans were not timely revised or updated.
Free From Abuse And Neglect: Residents were not fully protected from abuse and neglect.
Investigate/prevent/correct Alleged Violation: Alleged violations were not properly investigated, prevented, or corrected.
Reporting - National Health Safety Network: Failed to properly report to the National Health Safety Network.
Report Facts
Inspections on page: 15 Total violations/deficiencies cited: 42 Inspections with violations: 13 Inspections without violations: 2 Complaints total: 124 Complaints leading to on-site inspections: 17 Enforcement actions: 2 Total fines: 30000 Citations from complaints: 19

Inspection Report — Oct 21, 2025

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 1 Date: Oct 21, 2025

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted to review compliance related to resident abuse and notification policies following an incident involving Resident #1 on 09/27/2025.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related, triggered by the resident's family grievance that they were not notified timely about the incident on 09/27/2025. The complaint was substantiated, resulting in counseling and reeducation of the nursing supervisor.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure timely notification of the resident's representative regarding an incident involving Resident #1, who had an aggressive altercation requiring psychiatric evaluation. The family was only informed by the resident during a visit, leading to a grievance and subsequent counseling and reeducation of the nursing supervisor.

Citations (1)
Failure to timely notify the resident's representative of an incident involving Resident #1.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 3 Residents affected: 1 Incident date: Sep 27, 2025 Survey dates: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse Supervisor #7Registered Nurse SupervisorInformed family about Resident #1 swinging a chair and hitting the wall
Certified Nurse #1Certified NurseAsked by Resident #1 to keep the door open during the incident
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse AideDenied Resident #1's request to keep the door open and was sitting outside Resident #1's room during the incident
Registered Nurse Supervisor #2Registered Nurse SupervisorObserved the incident aftermath and reported on family notification attempts
Registered Nurse #3Medication NurseAsked Registered Nurse Supervisor #2 to come to unit 2 during the incident
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingAttended family meeting and addressed concerns about notification
Social Worker #6Social WorkerAware of family meeting and grievance regarding the incident
AdministratorAdministratorAttended interdisciplinary meeting and initiated grievance regarding family notification

Inspection Report — Jan 29, 2025

Annual Inspection
Citations: 16 Date: Jan 29, 2025

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The inspection was a Recertification and Abbreviated survey conducted from 01/22/2025 to 01/29/2025 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home operations and resident care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident dignity during feeding, resident rights regarding treatment and room changes, financial management, care planning, medication administration, respiratory care, staffing adequacy, nurse aide training and performance reviews, medication storage, food safety, infection control, and waste disposal.

Citations (16)
Facility staff were observed standing over residents while assisting with meals, not ensuring a dignified dining experience.
Facility administered Donepezil to a resident despite the representative's request to withhold the medication.
Resident's wheelchair unable to maneuver around bed preventing access to bathroom; no reasonable accommodation provided.
Resident's Health Care Agent did not receive written notice or explanation for room change.
Facility diverted resident's income to personal needs account without informing court-appointed Legal Guardian.
Facility's surety bond was less than the total amount of resident personal needs accounts managed by the facility.
Facility did not post survey results in a place readily accessible to residents and families.
Resident receiving continuous oxygen therapy without a documented respiratory/oxygen care plan.
Resident's insulin order had a discrepancy and was not followed as written; sliding scale used without additional unit of insulin.
Multiple residents on oxygen observed with oxygen flow rates inconsistent with physician orders; delayed implementation of humidified oxygen as recommended by ENT.
Facility did not provide sufficient nursing staff per facility assessment; residents reported staffing shortages affecting care.
Certified nurse aide performance reviews were incomplete or not conducted annually for several aides.
Expired medical supplies found in medication storage rooms; undated open supplement bottle found on medication cart.
Food items in kitchen and unit pantries were not properly sealed, dated, or stored; expired food was not discarded; food served at inappropriate temperatures.
Trash compactor had food spilling out and recycled boxes were littered around dumpster area.
Staff failed to maintain infection prevention and control practices including improper use of personal protective equipment for residents on enhanced barrier precautions and failure of some staff to receive influenza vaccination or wear masks.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for dignity while dining: 35 Residents reviewed for resident rights: 2 Residents reviewed for environment: 7 Residents reviewed for choices: 7 Residents reviewed for personal funds: 3 Resident personal needs accounts: 106 Sum total of resident personal needs accounts: 278452.49 Certified Nurse Aides reviewed for performance: 5 Residents reviewed for respiratory care: 3 Residents reviewed for insulin treatment: 4 Residents reviewed for infection control: 3 Staff reviewed for influenza vaccination: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #21Certified Nurse AideObserved standing while feeding Resident #168 and interviewed about feeding practice
Registered Nurse #27Registered NurseObserved standing while feeding Resident #14 and interviewed about feeding protocol
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication administration and facility protocols
Nurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerInterviewed regarding medication discontinuation for Resident #233
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding resident room access issues and survey posting
Fiscal ManagerFiscal ManagerInterviewed regarding resident funds management and representative payee status
Staffing EducatorStaffing EducatorInterviewed regarding nurse aide performance reviews and training
Certified Nurse Aide #36Certified Nurse AideObserved providing care without proper PPE for resident on enhanced barrier precautions
Licensed Practical Nurse #17Licensed Practical NurseObserved not wearing mask and not vaccinated for influenza
Certified Nurse Aide #15Certified Nurse AideObserved not wearing mask and not vaccinated for influenza
Registered Nurse Unit Manager #5Registered Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding oxygen care plan and insulin order discrepancy
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager #3Licensed Practical Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding oxygen administration and flow rate
Registered Nurse #2Registered NurseInterviewed regarding oxygen administration and tubing connection
Medical Doctor #1Medical DoctorInterviewed regarding delayed notification of ENT recommendations
Nurse EducatorNurse EducatorInterviewed regarding staff immunization records
Staffing CoordinatorStaffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding staffing levels and facility assessment
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding staffing shortages
Human Resource DirectorHuman Resource DirectorInterviewed regarding performance review documentation and influenza vaccination policy

Inspection Report — Jan 21, 2025

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 2 Date: Jan 21, 2025

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with regulations regarding resident safety and supervision, specifically focusing on accident prevention and monitoring of residents at risk for harm.

Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and monitoring to prevent accidents for two residents, including lack of documented 1:1 monitoring for a resident with suicidal behavior and insufficient care plan interventions and therapy evaluations for a resident with multiple falls and severe cognitive impairment.

Citations (2)
Failure to provide documented 1:1 monitoring for Resident #3 with suicidal history after a self-inflicted wrist laceration.
Lack of appropriate care plan interventions and therapy evaluations following multiple falls for Resident #10 with severe cognitive impairment.
Report Facts
Falls without injury: 6 Falls with injury: 1 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 15 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 4 Barthel Index Score: 24

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #1Interviewed regarding lack of knowledge of monitoring for Resident #3
Certified Nurse Aide #2Interviewed about incident and monitoring for Resident #3
Certified Nurse Aide #3Reported blood on floor and interaction with Resident #3
Nursing Supervisor #1Nursing SupervisorProvided information on monitoring and assessment of Resident #3
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about monitoring expectations and documentation
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about expectations for monitoring documentation
Director of Social ServicesDirector of Social ServicesInterviewed about room assignment and family interactions for Resident #10
Physical TherapistPhysical TherapistInterviewed about therapy evaluations for Resident #10

Inspection Report — Aug 21, 2024

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 2 Date: Aug 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted from 8/19/24 to 8/20/24 to evaluate compliance with care planning and pain management standards, specifically focusing on Resident #1's care after being placed on Comfort Care.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's preferences and designated representative were included in pain management care planning. Pain management was inadequate, with no documented pain assessments or interventions after the family requested morphine. The primary physician did not order morphine due to medical concerns and did not communicate effectively with the family. The resident was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on 8/10/24.

Citations (2)
Failure to allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care, specifically excluding the designated representative in pain management care planning.
Failure to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services, including lack of documented pain assessments and interventions despite family requests for pain medication.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for pain management: 3 Residents affected: 1 Physician's Orders date: Aug 1, 2024 Date resident placed on Comfort Care: Aug 9, 2024 Date resident pronounced dead: Aug 10, 2024 Number of facilities physician was on call for: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse Supervisor #1Registered Nurse SupervisorDocumented family request for morphine and communicated with primary physician
Registered Nurse #2Registered NurseProvided care to Resident #1 and reported awareness of Comfort Care status
Assistant Medical DirectorAssistant Medical DirectorInformed about Resident #1's condition and ordered to hold medication
Primary PhysicianPrimary PhysicianMade decisions regarding pain medication orders and communicated with family and staff
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided statements regarding Comfort Care policies and communication responsibilities
AdministratorAdministratorStated expectations for pain management for residents on Comfort Care

Inspection Report — Aug 8, 2024

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 4 Date: Aug 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an abbreviated survey to investigate allegations of abuse and to assess compliance with care planning and accident prevention regulations.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations that a Certified Nurse Assistant shoved Resident #1 on 2/20/2023 and that Licensed Practical Nurse #2 pinched Resident #4 on 1/25/2024. The facility conducted investigations but did not substantiate the abuse due to lack of evidence, including no video footage. The facility delayed reporting the incidents to the State Department of Health and failed to complete required documentation timely. Resident #1's abuse care plan was not updated to reflect the incident. Licensed Practical Nurse #2 was suspended for not reporting the incident but later returned to work on the same unit.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse, did not thoroughly investigate and report abuse allegations timely, failed to update care plans to reflect abuse incidents, and did not provide adequate supervision or safety measures to prevent accidents for at least two residents.

Citations (4)
Failure to protect residents from physical abuse, specifically a Certified Nurse Assistant shoved a resident.
Failure to respond appropriately to alleged violations of abuse, including incomplete investigations and delayed reporting to the State Department of Health.
Failure to develop and revise the comprehensive care plan to reflect an allegation of abuse for a resident.
Failure to ensure adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents, resulting in a resident fall with injury.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 6 Brief Interview of Mental Status score: 15 Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 12 Fall risk score: 6 Date of fall resulting in injury: Oct 12, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant #1Named in physical abuse allegation for shoving Resident #1 and subsequently terminated
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Named in allegation of pinching Resident #4 and suspended for not reporting the incident
Staff #2Registered Nurse SupervisorInterviewed regarding abuse allegation investigation and reporting
Assistant Director of NursingConducted investigation and interviews related to abuse allegations and care plan updates
Director of NursingProvided statements regarding investigation, reporting, and care plan responsibilities

Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2022

Annual Inspection
Citations: 5 Date: Mar 21, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification and abbreviated survey conducted from 3/14/22 to 3/21/22 to assess compliance with federal regulations for nursing home care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure resident dignity related to catheter bag privacy, failure to protect residents from abuse resulting in actual harm, failure to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for residents' needs including contractures and respiratory care, failure to provide appropriate care to maintain range of motion, and failure to implement infection prevention and control practices including proper sanitization of nebulizer tubing and glucometer.

Citations (5)
Failure to ensure resident dignity by not covering urine-filled catheter bag visible from hallway for resident #155.
Failure to protect resident #119 from abuse by resident #58 resulting in a wrist fracture.
Failure to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for resident #82's contractures and for resident #102's nebulizer treatment.
Failure to provide appropriate care to maintain or improve range of motion for resident #82 by not applying ordered splint device.
Failure to implement infection prevention and control program including improper protection and labeling of nebulizer tubing for resident #102 and failure to sanitize glucometer between residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for dignity: 2 Residents reviewed for abuse: 5 Residents reviewed for positioning/mobility: 1 Residents reviewed for respiratory care: 1 Residents reviewed for limited ROM: 2 Residents reviewed for blood glucose check: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #11Licensed Practical NurseMentioned in relation to catheter bag privacy and responsibility for CNA oversight
RN/Staff EducatorInservice CoordinatorProvided information on catheter bag privacy practices
CNA #5Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about catheter bag placement
LPN #12Licensed Practical NurseDocumented escalating behaviors of Resident #58
LPN #9Licensed Practical NurseDocumented aggressive behavior and incident with Resident #58
LPN #6Licensed Practical NurseDocumented incidents involving Resident #58 and Resident #119
RN #3Registered NurseAssessed aggressive behavior of Resident #58 and involved in hospital transfer
Administrator #1AdministratorProvided statements about Resident #58 placement and behavior management
CNA #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about care and device application for Resident #82
RNUM #3Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed about care plan and device application for Resident #82 and glucometer sanitization
COTACertified Occupational Therapy AssistantProvided information on splint device recommendation and rehab follow-up
RSRehab SupervisorDiscussed device replacement and nursing notification
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about nebulizer treatment and tubing protection
RNUM #2Registered Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed about Albuterol order and care plan initiation
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseObserved not sanitizing glucometer between residents
DONDirector of Nursing ServicesCommented on glucometer sanitization compliance and monitoring

Inspection Report — Jul 17, 2019

Annual Inspection
Citations: 9 Date: Jul 17, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification survey to assess compliance with federal regulations for nursing homes.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide timely written notification to resident representatives upon hospital transfers, incomplete care plans and inadequate implementation of pain management and nutrition interventions, failure to provide appropriate treatment and care according to physician orders, unsafe equipment monitoring, inadequate catheter care, medication availability issues, failure to monitor antipsychotic medication effects, unsecured medications, and improper food storage and sanitation procedures.

Citations (9)
Failure to provide timely written notification to resident representatives upon hospital transfers for 3 residents.
Incomplete care plans and failure to implement pain management and nutrition interventions for 4 residents.
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and care according to physician orders for 3 residents, including delayed treatment after a fall, wound care omissions, and failure to administer critical medication.
Failure to implement effective monitoring procedures to ensure resident assistive equipment (Hoyer lift pads) remain free from repeat accident hazards.
Failure to provide appropriate catheter care and urine output monitoring for a resident with an indwelling catheter.
Medications were not available when needed, resulting in delayed administration of Kayexalate for a resident with elevated potassium levels.
Failure to ensure diagnostic monitoring results (EKGs) for a resident on antipsychotic medication were available and reviewed by the physician, with no evidence of medication discontinuation after abnormal EKG findings.
Medications, including prescription eye drops, were not secured in a locked storage area and were found in a resident's bedside table without physician orders or care plan authorization for self-administration.
Improper food handling and sanitation practices including delayed storage of potentially hazardous food, freezer packed to the door with ice buildup, and dishwasher not sanitizing dishes due to malfunction and inadequate sanitizer concentration.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for hospitalization: 3 Residents sampled for care plan review: 40 Residents reviewed for pain management: 3 Residents reviewed for skin impairment: 6 Residents reviewed for medication administration: 5 EKG reports uploaded: 8 Freezer temperature: 45 Freezer temperature: -10 Dishwasher final rinse temperature: 160 Dishwasher final rinse temperature: 170 Potassium level: 7.5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #3Registered Nurse ManagerInterviewed about written notices to families regarding hospital transfers and catheter care documentation
RN #4Registered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed about pain monitoring and hospital transfer notifications
LPN #2Medication NurseInterviewed about pain assessment and medication administration
LPN #5Medication NurseInterviewed about nutrition plan implementation
RDRegistered DietitianInterviewed about nutrition plan implementation
RN #1Unit ManagerInterviewed about medication availability and medication security
LPN #1Medication NurseInterviewed about medication availability
RN #2Night NurseInterviewed about medication availability
RN #5Registered Nurse SupervisorInterviewed about wound care orders
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about laundry inspection of Hoyer lift pads
PhysicianPrimary Care PhysicianInterviewed about medication and EKG monitoring for Resident #179 and Resident #66
Food Service ManagerInterviewed about freezer operation and food delivery
Regional Food Service ManagerInterviewed about dishwasher sanitizing process
TechnicianInterviewed about dishwasher malfunction and repair
CNA #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about catheter care for Resident #205

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