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westwood-health-and-rehabilitation

AR, 72764

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 16 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

208% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

28 21 14 7 0
2022
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jan 31, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations of resident-to-resident abuse and failure to ensure proper care and reporting of incidents, including a resident sustaining a fractured hip from abuse and concerns about care plan adequacy and timely treatment of residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on allegations of resident-to-resident abuse involving Resident #44 and Resident #9, including multiple incidents of physical aggression resulting in serious injury to Resident #44. The facility's failure to protect residents, timely report incidents, and provide adequate care plans were substantiated. Additionally, concerns about delayed treatment for Resident #112 and lack of current CLIA certification were identified.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse, specifically resident-to-resident physical aggression involving Resident #44 and Resident #9, resulting in serious injury including a fractured hip. The facility also failed to timely report incidents, ensure comprehensive care plans with effective interventions, and provide prompt treatment for a resident showing stroke symptoms. Additionally, the facility lacked a current CLIA certificate for laboratory testing.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to protect Resident #44 from resident-to-resident abuse resulting in serious injury including a fractured hip.
Failure to timely report resident-to-resident events within 24 hours for Resident #9.
Failure to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with effective interventions for Resident #44 at risk for resident-to-resident altercations.
Failure to provide prompt treatment after noticing a change in condition for Resident #112 showing signs of stroke.
Failure to maintain a current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) certificate appropriate for the level of testing performed.
Report Facts
Physical aggression incidents: 10 Staff interviews conducted: 30 Staff trained: 45 Staff interviews regarding care plans: 6 CLIA certificate expiration date: Jan 25, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #13CNAInterviewed regarding Resident #44's behavior and incidents
Certified Nursing Assistant #2CNAInterviewed regarding altercation between Resident #44 and Resident #9
Certified Nursing Assistant #1CNAInterviewed regarding monitoring and behavior of Resident #9 and Resident #44
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding Resident #44's hospital transfer and facility interventions
Licensed Practical Nurse #12LPNInterviewed regarding incident between Resident #44 and Resident #9 and care plan interventions
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding facility interventions and reporting
Registered Nurse #14RNDocumented Resident #112's condition and notification of emergency room transfer
Advanced Practice Registered NurseAPRNProvided telehealth evaluation for Resident #112 on 10/03/2024
Medical PhysicianMPInterviewed regarding rounds and care of Resident #112

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 9 Date: Jan 31, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations of abuse, neglect, and failure to provide adequate care and supervision to residents, including failure to report resident-to-resident abuse and failure to provide prompt treatment after a change in condition.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings that the facility failed to timely report resident-to-resident abuse, failed to implement effective care plans, and failed to provide prompt treatment for a resident with stroke symptoms, among other deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report resident-to-resident abuse, failed to develop and implement effective care plans for residents with wandering and aggressive behaviors, failed to provide prompt treatment for a resident showing stroke symptoms, failed to ensure safe transfer and supervision practices, left hazardous areas unsecured, improperly disposed of garbage and refuse, and failed to ensure proper hand hygiene during meal service.

Deficiencies (9)
Failed to timely report resident-to-resident abuse within 24 hours for Resident #9 resulting in a hip fracture.
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with measurable objectives for Resident #44, resulting in multiple resident-to-resident abuse incidents and immediate jeopardy.
Failed to provide prompt treatment for Resident #112 showing signs of stroke, delaying emergency room transfer by approximately 4 hours.
Failed to properly transfer Resident #41 after a fall, picking resident up without using a gait belt, risking injury.
Failed to ensure keys were not left unattended in janitor closet door where chemicals were stored.
Failed to ensure rear casters/wheels of mechanical lift were in unlocked position when raising and lowering Resident #8, risking tipping.
Failed to ensure beauty shop on secured unit was locked when not in use or when no staff present.
Failed to properly dispose of garbage and refuse, leaving dumpster gates open, trash exposed, and debris scattered around dumpster area.
Failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed during meal service; Nursing Assistant fed residents without sanitizing hands after touching clothes and other residents.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse and neglect: 3 Physical aggression incidents for Resident #44: 10 Staff trained on behavior interventions: 45 Staff interviewed for training verification: 30 Staff interviewed regarding care plans: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #13CNAMentioned in relation to Resident #44 behavior and hospital transfer
Certified Nursing Assistant #2CNAReported on altercation involving Resident #44
Certified Nursing Assistant #1CNAObserved Resident #44 behavior and staff monitoring
Licensed Practical Nurse #12LPNProvided statements about Resident #44 interventions and hospital transfer
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding Resident #44 care plan, abuse reporting, and training
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding abuse reporting, care plans, and beauty shop security
Medical Records CoordinatorInvolved in picking up Resident #41 after fall
Housekeeping SupervisorLeft keys in janitor closet door
Dietary ManagerDMResponsible for dumpster area and refuse disposal
Nursing Assistant #9NAObserved failing to perform hand hygiene during meal service
Registered Nurse #14RNNotified on Resident #112 condition and emergency room transfer
Advanced Practice Registered NurseAPRNProvided telehealth evaluation for Resident #112
Medical PhysicianMPInvolved in Resident #112 care and communication with DON
BeauticianLeft beauty shop door open without key

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jan 31, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations of resident-to-resident abuse and neglect, including physical aggression incidents involving residents in a secured dementia care unit.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on allegations of resident-to-resident abuse involving Resident #44 and Resident #9, including physical aggression incidents resulting in injury. The facility was found non-compliant with abuse prevention and care planning requirements. The investigation also included review of delayed reporting of incidents and delayed medical treatment for Resident #112.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from resident-to-resident abuse, resulting in multiple incidents of physical aggression toward Resident #44, culminating in a fractured hip. The facility also failed to timely report some incidents to the State Agency and did not have an adequate comprehensive care plan with effective interventions for residents with wandering and aggressive behaviors. Additionally, the facility delayed prompt treatment for Resident #112 showing stroke symptoms and lacked a current CLIA certificate for laboratory testing.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to protect Resident #44 from resident-to-resident abuse resulting in multiple physical aggression incidents including a fractured hip.
Failed to timely report resident-to-resident events to the State Agency as required.
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with effective interventions for Resident #44's wandering and aggressive behaviors.
Failed to provide prompt treatment and care for Resident #112 after noticing signs of stroke, delaying emergency room transfer by approximately 4 hours.
Failed to maintain a current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) certificate appropriate for the level of testing performed.
Report Facts
Physical aggression incidents: 10 Staff trained: 45 Total staff: 105 Staff interviews: 30 Staff interviews on care plans: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #13Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding Resident #44's behavior and incidents of abuse.
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about monitoring and altercation between Resident #44 and Resident #9.
Certified Nursing Assistant #1Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about Resident #9's behaviors and staff monitoring during incidents.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about interventions, care plans, and staff training related to resident behaviors.
Licensed Practical Nurse #12Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #44's behaviors and incident details.
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about facility interventions, staff training, and reporting requirements.
Registered Nurse #14Registered NurseDocumented and reported Resident #112's change in condition and emergency room transfer.
Advanced Practice Registered NurseAPRNProvided telehealth evaluation for Resident #112 and ordered emergency room transfer.
Medical PhysicianMedical PhysicianInvolved in Resident #112's care and communication with Director of Nursing.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 9 Date: Jan 31, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations of resident-to-resident abuse, failure to report incidents timely, inadequate care planning for residents with wandering and aggressive behaviors, delayed treatment for a resident showing stroke symptoms, and safety hazards in the facility environment.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings that the facility failed to timely report resident-to-resident abuse, failed to implement adequate care plans for residents with aggressive behaviors, delayed treatment for a resident with stroke symptoms, and had multiple safety and infection control deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report resident-to-resident abuse incidents, develop and implement effective care plans for residents with wandering and aggressive behaviors, provide prompt treatment for a resident showing stroke symptoms, ensure safe transfer and supervision practices, maintain secure hazardous areas, properly dispose of garbage and refuse, and enforce infection control practices during meal service.

Deficiencies (9)
Failure to timely report resident-to-resident abuse incidents within 24 hours.
Failure to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with measurable objectives for a resident with wandering and aggressive behaviors, resulting in multiple incidents of resident-to-resident abuse and a broken hip.
Failure to provide prompt treatment and emergency evaluation for a resident showing signs of stroke, resulting in delayed hospital admission and treatment.
Improper transfer technique of a resident after a fall, risking injury by lifting without a gait belt.
Keys left unattended in janitor closet door where chemicals were stored, posing a hazard.
Mechanical lift rear casters/wheels improperly locked during resident transfer, contrary to manufacturer recommendations.
Beauty shop door left unlocked and open without staff present, exposing residents to potential hazards.
Dumpster gates and door left open, garbage and refuse improperly disposed of with trash and hazardous items scattered around the area.
Failure to perform hand hygiene during meal service, increasing risk of infection transmission.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 3 Physical aggression incidents: 10 Staff interviews conducted: 30 Staff trained in behavior interventions: 45 Residents reviewed for accidents: 9 Dumpster inspections per week: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #9Nursing AssistantObserved failing to perform hand hygiene during meal service
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding abuse reporting, care plans, mechanical lift use, and infection control
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding abuse reporting, beauty shop security, and dumpster area
Certified Nursing Assistant #11Certified Nursing AssistantAssisted in improper transfer of Resident #41 after fall
Medical Records CoordinatorMedical Records CoordinatorAssisted in improper transfer of Resident #41 after fall
Licensed Practical Nurse #12Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding delayed treatment of Resident #112 and resident-to-resident interactions
Certified Nursing Assistant #7Certified Nursing AssistantObserved locking mechanical lift casters improperly during transfer of Resident #8
Certified Nursing Assistant #8Certified Nursing AssistantObserved locking mechanical lift casters improperly during transfer of Resident #8
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding dumpster area maintenance and refuse disposal
BeauticianBeauticianInterviewed regarding beauty shop door left unlocked

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 8 Date: Jan 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory survey to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations, including resident care, safety, and facility conditions.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide weighted cups for hydration to a cognitively impaired resident, failure to post required contact information in the secure unit, unsafe resident room conditions, inadequate personal hygiene care for residents, failure to provide an ongoing activities program in the secure unit, unsafe storage of hazardous fluids in resident rooms, and failure to properly date and store oxygen equipment for residents on oxygen therapy.

Deficiencies (8)
Failure to provide weighted cup for fluids to prevent dehydration for Resident #13.
Failure to post contact information for State agencies and advocacy groups in the secure unit accessible to residents.
Failure to maintain resident rooms in a safe, functional, homelike manner due to disconnected trim and unsafe built-in drawers in 3 rooms.
Failure to provide adequate personal hygiene care including fingernail care and shaving for multiple residents.
Failure to provide an ongoing program of activities for 15 residents in the secure unit.
Failure to ensure hazardous fluids were stored safely in resident rooms in the secure unit.
Failure to ensure fluids were always available for hydration for Resident #13.
Failure to ensure oxygen tubing, humidifier mask, and water bottle were dated and properly stored for Residents #3 and #13.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 15 Rooms affected: 3 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 15 Residents affected: 10 Residents affected: 12 Residents affected: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant #2Mentioned in relation to Resident #13 hydration deficiency and Resident #105 shaving deficiency
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Interviewed about oxygen tubing dating and cleaning under nails
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding posting requirements and follow-up on nail care
AdministratorAdministratorConfirmed posting requirements and hazardous fluid storage policies
Maintenance Supervisor #1Acknowledged and planned repairs for room trim and drawers
Activity DirectorMentioned in relation to Resident #13 hydration deficiency and activities program
Social WorkerMentioned in relation to Resident #13 hydration deficiency
Director of ActivitiesConfirmed responsibility for activities program in secure unit

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 8 Date: Jan 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, and facility operations at Westwood Health and Rehab, Inc.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide weighted cups for hydration to a cognitively impaired resident, failure to post required contact information in the secure unit, unsafe and non-functional resident room conditions, inadequate personal hygiene care for several residents, failure to provide an ongoing activities program in the secure unit, unsafe storage of hazardous fluids in resident rooms, and failure to properly date and store oxygen equipment for residents on oxygen therapy.

Deficiencies (8)
Failure to provide weighted cup for fluids to prevent dehydration for Resident #13.
Failure to post contact information for State agencies and advocacy groups in the secure unit accessible to residents.
Failure to maintain resident rooms in a safe, functional, homelike manner due to disconnected trim and unsafe built-in drawers in 3 rooms.
Failure to provide adequate personal hygiene care including fingernail cleaning and shaving for multiple residents.
Failure to provide an ongoing program of activities for 15 residents in the secure unit.
Failure to ensure hazardous fluids were stored safely in resident rooms in the secure unit.
Failure to ensure fluids were always available for hydration for Resident #13.
Failure to ensure oxygen tubing, humidifier mask, and water bottle were dated and properly stored for Residents #3 and #13.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 15 Rooms affected: 3 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 15 Residents affected: 10 Residents affected: 12 Residents affected: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #2Mentioned in relation to Resident #13 hydration deficiency and Resident #105 shaving care
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding posting of contact information, fingernail care, and hazardous fluid storage
Activity DirectorMentioned in relation to Resident #13 hydration deficiency and activities program
Social WorkerMentioned in relation to Resident #13 hydration deficiency
Maintenance Supervisor #1Interviewed regarding room trim and drawer repairs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding oxygen tubing dating and cleaning under nails
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding posting of contact information, hazardous fluid storage, and activities program
Director of ActivitiesInterviewed regarding activities program in secure unit

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 66 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 20, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with care standards related to personal hygiene and dietary safety practices at Westwood Health and Rehab, Inc.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure proper nail care for a diabetic resident, resulting in thick, jagged fingernails with a brownish substance, and failed to ensure dietary staff washed hands before handling clean equipment or food and promptly removed expired food items, potentially affecting multiple residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure a resident's fingernails were cleaned and trimmed to promote good personal hygiene and grooming.
Failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items and expired food items were promptly removed/discarded.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 66 Expired food item date: May 3, 2022 Expired food item date: Sep 28, 2022 Expired food item date: Oct 17, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NursePerformed nail care on Resident #17 and provided information about nail care responsibilities and risks
Certified Nurse Assistant #1Certified Nurse AssistantAccompanied Surveyor to Resident #17's room and discussed nail care responsibilities
Dietary Employee #1Dietary EmployeeObserved failing to wash hands before handling clean equipment and food
Dietary Employee #2Dietary EmployeeObserved failing to wash hands before handling clean equipment and food

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 66 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 20, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with care standards related to resident hygiene and dietary safety practices at Westwood Health and Rehab, Inc.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure proper nail care for a diabetic resident requiring assistance, resulting in minimal harm risk, and failed to ensure dietary staff washed hands properly and removed expired food items, posing potential foodborne illness risks to residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure a resident's fingernails were cleaned and trimmed to promote good personal hygiene and grooming for 1 of 7 sampled residents dependent on nail care.
Failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items and failed to promptly remove expired food items to prevent potential foodborne illness.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 7 Residents affected: 66 Residents affected: 21 Expiration date: May 3, 2022 Expiration date: Sep 28, 2022 Expiration date: Oct 17, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #1Described resident's nail condition and responsibility for nail care
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1Performed nail care on resident and provided information about nail care responsibilities and risks
Dietary Employee (DE) #1Observed failing to wash hands before handling clean equipment and food
Dietary Employee (DE) #2Observed failing to wash hands before handling clean equipment and food
Dietary SupervisorProvided list of residents affected and facility hand washing policy

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