Inspection Reports for Westminster Village West Lafayette

IN, 47906

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Deficiencies per Year

8 6 4 2 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

30 60 90 120 150 Aug '22 Feb '23 Sep '23 Apr '24 Mar '25 May '25
Census Capacity
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 59 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 0 May 12, 2025
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 03/20/2025 by the Indiana Department of Health.
Findings
At this PSR survey, Westminster Village - West Lafayette was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Chapter 19, Existing Health Care Occupancies and 410 IAC 16.2.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review related to the Recertification and State Licensure survey and the Investigation of Complaint IN00441342 completed on February 25, 2025.
Findings
Westminster Village-West Lafayette was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review of the Recertification and State Licensure survey and the Investigation of Complaint IN00441342.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00441342 was completed and found in compliance.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 66 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 2 Mar 20, 2025
Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.73 and 42 CFR 483.90(a) respectively.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements. However, the Life Safety Code survey identified deficiencies including an unapproved penetration in a fire barrier wall and the use of an unapproved power strip as a substitute for fixed wiring. Corrective actions and education were planned and implemented.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure the penetration in 1 of 2 fire barrier walls was maintained to ensure fire resistance; unapproved expandable spray foam was used instead of approved fire stop material.SS=E
Failed to ensure extension cords including power strips were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring; an unapproved power strip was found plugged into a refrigerator six feet from a resident bed.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 72 Census: 66 Residents potentially affected by fire barrier penetration: 20 Residents potentially affected by power strip use: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kristen PatzAdministratorSigned the report
Plant Operations DirectorInterviewed and involved in findings related to fire barrier penetration and power strip use
Assistant Plant Operations DirectorPresent during observations and exit conference
Maintenance DirectorPresent during observations and exit conference
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 62 Capacity: 126 Deficiencies: 6 Feb 25, 2025
Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey including investigation of four complaints.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to medication administration parameters, therapy evaluations, dementia care interventions, drug regimen reviews, resident record documentation, and immunizations. Some complaints were substantiated with cited deficiencies, while others were not.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00444575 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited. Complaint IN00443524 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited. Complaint IN00441342 - Federal/state deficiencies related to the allegations are cited at F744. Complaint IN00440547 - No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure staff followed physician's ordered medication parameters for 2 of 5 residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure physician's orders were followed and therapy evaluations were completed timely for 2 of 4 residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure staff initiated new person-centered dementia care interventions and wanderguard checks for 2 of 5 residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure pharmacy provided gradual dose reduction requests for psychotropic medications for 2 of 5 residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure behavior and side effect monitoring for psychotropic medications, wound care treatments, and catheter care were documented for 4 of 4 residents.SS=E
Failed to ensure influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations were provided for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations.SS=D
Report Facts
Survey dates: February 19, 20, 21, 24 and 25, 2025 Facility number: 93 Residential Census: 62 Total beds: 126 Residents reviewed for medication parameters: 5 Residents reviewed for therapy evaluations: 4 Residents reviewed for dementia care: 5 Residents reviewed for drug regimen: 5 Residents reviewed for documentation: 4 Residents reviewed for immunizations: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kristen PatzAdministratorSigned report and plan of correction
LPN 4Interviewed regarding medication administration and wanderguard procedures
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding medication administration, therapy delays, wanderguard, and documentation
Clinical Executive DirectorProvided facility policies and interviewed regarding wanderguard and documentation
Infection Preventionist (IP) 3Interviewed regarding immunizations
Registered Nurse (RN) 1Interviewed regarding behavior monitoring and medication side effects documentation
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 5Interviewed regarding wanderguard presence
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 62 Capacity: 116 Deficiencies: 0 May 9, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00433420.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00433420 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00433420 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census: 62 Total Capacity: 116
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 67 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 18, 2024
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 02/20/24 by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a).
Findings
At this PSR survey, Westminster Village - West Lafayette was found in compliance with Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code, Chapter 19, Existing Health Care Occupancies and 410 IAC 16.2. The facility is a one-story sprinklered building with a fire alarm system and smoke detection throughout.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 58 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 2 Feb 20, 2024
Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.73 and 42 CFR 483.90(a) respectively.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements. However, the Life Safety Code survey identified two deficiencies: failure to maintain means of egress free from obstructions in one corridor, and failure to ensure 7 of 12 fire drills included verification of fire alarm signal transmission to the monitoring station.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1 SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain the means of egress free from obstructions in 1 of 8 corridors; a plastic 3 drawer chest without wheels was blocking the corridor.SS=E
Failed to ensure 7 of 12 fire drills included verification of transmission of the fire alarm signal to the monitoring station.SS=F
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 72 Census: 58 Fire drills lacking verification: 7 Fire drills reviewed: 12 Corridors inspected: 8 Residents potentially affected: 14 Staff potentially affected: 4 Visitors potentially affected: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Hannah MontgomeryAdministratorSigned as Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative
Plant Operations DirectorInterviewed regarding deficiencies and corrective actions
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 69 Capacity: 130 Deficiencies: 5 Jan 26, 2024
Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey including a State Residential Licensure Survey conducted from January 22 to 26, 2024.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to ADL care for dependent residents, quality of care including failure to follow physician orders for weights and accu-checks, posted nurse staffing information inaccuracies, resident call system malfunctions, and environmental issues such as items stored on floors and damaged walls and carpet. Plans of correction and audits were implemented to address these issues.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3 SS=E: 1 SS=C: 1
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure a resident received mouth care twice daily as ordered.SS=D
Failed to ensure residents with congestive heart failure were weighed as ordered, accu-checks completed as ordered, and non-pressure skin impairments assessed and documented for 4 residents.SS=E
Failed to ensure posted nurse staffing was up to date and had correct hours of staff nurses for 2 posted nurse staffing lists.SS=C
Failed to ensure all areas of the wireless call system were functioning properly for 2 residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure items were not stored on the floor in resident rooms, carpet squares edges were not peeling, and walls were free of gouges for 4 rooms.SS=D
Report Facts
Survey dates: 5 Census Bed Type: 130 Residential Census: 69 Deficiencies cited: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Hannah MontgomeryAdministratorSigned the report and plan of correction
UM 7Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding weights, call light system, and nurse staffing
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding weights, accu-checks, call light system, and policies
RN 2Interviewed regarding resident call light not being answered
CNA 6Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding items on floor and call light system
QMA 3Qualified Medication AideInterviewed regarding resident call light
QMA 5Qualified Medication AideInterviewed regarding pager battery
LPN 9Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding bandage on resident's toe
LPN 10Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding bandage on resident's toe
Inspection Report Renewal Deficiencies: 0 Jan 26, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was a paper compliance review related to the Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Findings
Westminster Village - West Lafayette was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review for the Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 110 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 27, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00416506.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00416506 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census: 110 Census Bed Type - SNF: 14 Census Bed Type - SNF/NF: 47 Census Bed Type - Residential: 49 Census Payor Type - Medicare: 14 Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 1 Census Payor Type - Other: 46 Census Payor Type - Total: 61
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Jul 6, 2023
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00407001 completed on April 27, 2023.
Findings
Westminster Village-West Lafayette was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 43, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00407001 completed on April 27, 2023; facility found in compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 106 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 26, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00407001 regarding allegations of abuse involving a resident at Westminster Village - West Lafayette.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident was free from abuse when a staff member took and shared a photo of a resident lying on the floor without consent, violating the facility's abuse and cell phone policies. The investigation confirmed the photo was taken and shared via social media, constituting abuse through technology.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00407001 was substantiated with federal and state deficiencies cited related to abuse allegations involving Resident B. The photo of the resident on the floor was shared by staff via Snapchat, violating abuse and cell phone usage policies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure a resident was free from abuse when staff took and shared a photo of the resident lying on the floor.SS=D
Report Facts
Census bed type total: 106 SNF beds: 8 SNF/NF beds: 61 Residential beds: 37 Medicare census: 8 Medicaid census: 1 Other payor census: 60 Skin tear size: 2.5 Skin tear width: 1.7 BIMS score: 10
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Benjamin BlankenshipHealth Facility AdministratorSigned the report
CNA 6Staff member who found Resident B on the floor and took the photo
CNA 7Staff member who received the photo and shared it, currently on medical leave
RN 3Interviewed regarding Resident B's refusal to get out of bed
Former Staff Member 13Reported the photo to the Indiana Department of Health
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about the photo and facility policies
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 68 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 2, 2023
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted to verify compliance with fire safety and licensure requirements.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. All resident-accessible areas and service areas were sprinklered.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 64 Capacity: 99 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 1, 2023
Visit Reason
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey completed on November 3, 2022, including a PSR to the State Residential Licensure survey.
Findings
Westminster Village - West Lafayette was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the PSR to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
Report Facts
Census by bed type: 5 Census by bed type: 59 Census by bed type: 35 Total census: 64
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 68 Capacity: 72 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 28, 2022
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a).
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid related to Life Safety Code. Deficiencies included failure to maintain fire alarm system inspections and failure to perform annual fuel quality tests on diesel generators.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain 1 of 1 fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72; no documentation of semi-annual visual inspection.SS=F
Failed to ensure an annual fuel quality test was performed for three of the facility's four diesel powered generators.SS=F
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 72 Census: 68 Deficiencies cited: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory SteeleAdministratorNamed in relation to exit conference and review of findings
Plant Operations DirectorInterviewed regarding fire alarm system inspection and generator fuel testing; name not provided
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 105 Deficiencies: 7 Nov 3, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey, including a State Residential Licensure Survey conducted from October 27 to November 3, 2022.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to complete PASARR assessments for residents with new mental health diagnoses and antipsychotic prescriptions, failure to provide scheduled showers to residents needing assistance, incomplete physician orders for oxygen use, lack of monitoring for residents on long-term prophylactic antibiotics, inappropriate use and monitoring of psychotropic medications, failure to follow puree food recipes, and failure to prevent and investigate an elopement incident involving a cognitively impaired resident.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure PASARR was completed when new mental health diagnosis and antipsychotic medication prescribed for 2 of 3 residents.SS=D
Failed to ensure residents needing assistance with ADLs were provided scheduled showers for 2 of 2 residents reviewed.SS=D
Failed to obtain complete physician's orders for oxygen use for 2 of 5 residents reviewed.SS=D
Failed to monitor residents on long-term prophylactic antibiotics for side effects for 2 of 2 residents reviewed.SS=D
Failed to ensure psychotropic medications were prescribed for approved diagnoses and gradual dose reductions had appropriate clinical rationale for 6 of 8 residents reviewed.SS=E
Failed to ensure recipes were followed when preparing puree foods for altered diets for 1 staff member observed.SS=D
Failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident was free from neglect and failed to thoroughly investigate an elopement for 1 resident.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type: 105 PASARR non-compliance: 2 Residents missing scheduled showers: 2 Residents with incomplete oxygen orders: 2 Residents on long-term prophylactic antibiotics lacking monitoring: 2 Residents with psychotropic medication issues: 6 Residents with cognitive impairment at risk for elopement: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory SteeleAdministratorSigned report and referenced in plan of correction
LPN 3Reported resident missing for salon appointment and elopement incident
Social Services DesigneeInterviewed regarding PASARR assessments and resident behaviors
CNA 5Interviewed regarding shower schedules and resident refusals
Licensed Practical Nurse 2Interviewed regarding oxygen order and titration
Assistant Director of CulinaryInterviewed regarding puree food preparation procedures
Facility PharmacistInterviewed regarding psychotropic medication use and gradual dose reductions
Salon Staff 4Interviewed regarding resident haircut and elopement incident
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 64 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 2, 2022
Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00377261.
Findings
The complaint IN00377261 was substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00377261 was substantiated with no deficiencies cited related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census: 64 Medicare residents: 10 Medicaid residents: 1 Other residents: 53

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