ARTHUR HOME, THE

423 EBERHARDT DRIVE, ARTHUR, IL 61911 (217) 543-2103
Non profit - Corporation 53 Beds Independent Data: November 2025 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation
Trust Grade
0/100
#448 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: October 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Arthur Home in Arthur, Illinois has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about its care quality. It ranks #448 out of 665 facilities in Illinois, placing it in the bottom half, while locally it is better than only 3 other options in Douglas County. Although the facility's trend is improving, dropping from 19 issues in 2024 to 3 in 2025, it still has serious problems, with 40 deficiencies identified, including critical failures to supervise residents properly. Staffing is a concern here, with a high turnover rate of 98%, and while RN coverage is average, families should note that there have been incidents such as a severely cognitively impaired resident wandering outside unnoticed and falling in an unsafe area. Additionally, the facility has faced fines totaling $61,906, which, while average for the state, does not alleviate concerns about its repeated compliance issues.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Illinois
#448/665
Bottom 33%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
19 → 3 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
98% turnover. Very high, 50 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Penalties
⚠ Watch
$61,906 in fines. Higher than 75% of Illinois facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Illinois. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
Violations
⚠ Watch
40 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Care Quality
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 19 issues
2025: 3 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Illinois average (2.5)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 98%

51pts above Illinois avg (47%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $61,906

Above median ($33,413)

Moderate penalties - review what triggered them

Staff turnover is very high (98%)

50 points above Illinois average of 48%

The Ugly 40 deficiencies on record

1 life-threatening
Mar 2025 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide oral care for two (R1, R2) residents out of thr...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide oral care for two (R1, R2) residents out of three residents reviewed for oral care in a sample list of three residents. Findings include: The facility policy titled Providing Oral Care on Natural Teeth/Dentures and with swabs revised 10/24/24 documents oral hygiene will be provided before breakfast, after meals and at bedtime and as needed in order to prevent and control plaque associated oral diseases and to keep the mouth and teeth clean and free of microorganisms. 1. R2's undated Face Sheet documents medical diagnoses as Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure, Dementia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R2 as moderately cognitively impaired. This same MDS documents R2 requires supervision with oral hygiene, bathing, personal hygiene and toileting. R2's Medical Record does not document oral care being provided to R2. On 3/15/25 at 12:20 PM V10 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) assisted R2 to her room after lunch. R2 was wearing her upper and lower dentures which had food particles in them. V10 and V11 (CNAs) assisted R2 to the bathroom and then transferred R2 to her recliner. V10 and V11 CNA's did not provide oral care to R2 after lunch. On 3/15/24 at 12:40 PM V10 (CNA) stated she assisted R2 out of bed this morning and provided routine morning cares. V10 (CNA) stated she handed R2 her bottom dentures out of a cup sitting on R2's bathroom sink without cleansing them. V10 stated R2 already had her top dentures in place and she did not offer to remove and cleanse them. V10 stated she did not provide oral care for R2. 2. R1's undated Face Sheet documents medical diagnoses of Xerosis Cutis, Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Dysphagia, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Actinic Keratosis and Anemia. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R1 as severely cognitively impaired. This same MDS documents R1 requires supervision with oral hygiene, personal hygiene and moderate assistance with bathing, dressing. R1's Medical Record does not document oral care being provided to R1. On 3/14/25 at 11:00 AM R1 was laying in her bed. R1's mouth, tongue and lips were very dry and cracked. On 3/15/25 at 9:45 AM R1 was laying in her bed. R1's mouth, tongue and lips were very dry and cracked. On 3/14/25 at 11:05 AM R1 stated My mouth is dry. It hurts. R1 stated she has her own teeth. R1 stated I used to be a nurse. I was a good one too. They (staff) never brush my teeth. I would feel better if they did. On 3/15/25 at 11:00 AM V9 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated she administered R1 her medication on 3/7/25 and did not provide R1 oral care or ensure her medication was taken in its entirety. V9 stated R1's mouth and lips were very dry and cracked. V9 stated she should have provided oral care to R1 and not left R1 with unswallowed medications in her mouth. On 3/15/25 at 11:30 AM V1 (Administrator) stated the black substance on R1's mouth and tongue was caused from V9 (LPN) giving R1 her morning medications that were crushed and placed in chocolate ice cream and offered R1 a drink of chocolate milk. V1 stated V9 should have ensured R1 actually took all of her medications and then provided oral care.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to identify the worsening of a skin alteration, update a s...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to identify the worsening of a skin alteration, update a skin careplan, and failed to complete weekly skin audits for one (R1) resident out of three residents reviewed for wounds in a sample list of three residents. Findings include: R1's undated Face Sheet documents medical diagnoses of Xerosis Cutis, Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Dysphagia, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Actinic Keratosis and Anemia. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R1 as severely cognitively impaired. This same MDS documents R1 requires supervision with oral hygiene, personal hygiene and moderate assistance with bathing, dressing. R1's careplan initiated 11/2/2019 was not updated to include R1's Moisture Associated Skin Dermatitis (MASD) on her perineal, buttocks and Sacral areas. R1's Hospital record dated 3/12/25 documents (R1's) buttocks are red and blanchable, (R1's) Perineum was chaffed and red with MASD (Moisture Associated Skin Dermatitis). R1's Nurse Progress Note dated 3/12/25 at 2:46 PM documents R1 returned to facility from hospital stay. This same progress note documents R1 had reddened buttocks. On 3/14/25 at 11:20 AM V4 and V5 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provided incontinence care for R1. R1's front perineal area had two dark red lines several inches long, one on each inner groin area where R1's incontinence brief was positioned. R1's perineal, buttocks and Sacral areas was dark, beefy red. V4 CNA asked V3 Wound Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assess R1's perineal and buttocks areas. V3 LPN assessed R1's skin and described R1's perineal, buttocks and Sacral areas as dark beefy red which appeared to be partially a yeast infection and partially due to moisture from being incontinent and having to sit in urine. V3 LPN reported that R1's front two dark red lines were a direct result from her incontinence brief not being positioned correctly. On 3/14/25 at 12:00 PM V3 Wound Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated R1 returned from the hospital with redness on her buttocks but it has worsened. V3 Wound Nurse/LPN stated (R1's) perineal area was light pink. (R1) didn't have any of this dark, red beefy look to her skin at all. I will get this added to our wound log so we can start tracking it. On 3/14/25 at 1:45 PM V15 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) stated she assisted R1 to her bed when R1 returned from the hospital on 3/12/25. V15 CNA stated R1's perineal area was 'slightly pink' and her buttocks area was not pink/red. On 3/15/25 at 9:00 AM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) stated R1's perineal and buttocks area has worsened since she returned from the hospital. V2 DON stated the staff should have alerted V3 Wound Nurse/LPN or V2 DON so that R1's careplan could be updated, weekly skin evaluations could be put in place and the appropriate parties could be notified. V2 DON stated We (facility) are trying to change the culture at this facility. This is a work in progress and obviously we still have some training to do.
Jan 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse by a staff member for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for abuse on the sample...

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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse by a staff member for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for abuse on the sample list of three residents. Findings Include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy reviewed 12/10/24 states The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. This includes, but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. It is the policy of (the facility) to provide protection for health, welfare, and rights of each resident by developing and implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of property. This policy also states All employees of (the facility) must immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or exploitation to the administrator. R1's Care Plan initiated 12/23/24 includes the following diagnoses: Chronic Vulvitis, Vulvar Cancer, Anxiety Disorder, and History of Stroke with Right Hemiplegia/ Hemiparesis. On 1/9/25 at 11:12AM V3, Social Service Director stated (On 12/26/24) in the morning I was near (R1's) room (R1) sounded like (R1) was in pain and I heard some arguing in angry irritated voices coming from the room. (V6), Dietary Manager was closer and I think could hear more of what was being said, but I could identify it was a staff member and (R1) shouting at each other. On 1/9/25 at 1:49PM V6, Dietary Manager stated I was in the hall in front of (R1's) room (on 12/26) sometime in the midmorning. V4 Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) and V7, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) were in (R1's) room. (R1) had been anxious and was repeatedly pushing the call button. I could hear V4 shouting 'Stop pushing the call light. There is no reason for that.' Then I heard (R1) shout 'stop yelling at me. I will turn you in.' V4 sounded angry and irritated. I saw (V4) take the call light from (R1) and put it on the foot of the bed out of (R1's) reach. On 1/9/25 at 1:54PM V7, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) stated V7 and V4, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) entered R1's room to provide care. V4 raised her voice and shouted at R1 That is uncalled for. Quit pushing that light. V7 stated R1 raised her voice and shouted back at V4 You can't yell at me I will turn you in. V4 shouted even louder We're in here don't push that button again. V4 then forcibly removed the call light from R1's hand and placed it on the foot of the bed out of R1's reach. V7 stated V7 and V4 lifted R1 with a sling type lift to the wheelchair and V7 gave R1 the call light. By that time V4 realized she had been loud and was frustrated and left the room. On 1/9/25 at 2:00PM V1, Administrator verified (V4) had been terminated for founded abuse.
Dec 2024 9 deficiencies 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Failures at this level require more than one deficient practice statement. A. Based on observation, interview and record review...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Failures at this level require more than one deficient practice statement. A. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for a severely cognitively impaired resident (R8) known to wander about the facility. The facility also failed to: complete a timely resident elopement assessment, implement fall interventions, assess a resident who had an unwitnessed fall prior to moving them, provide a safe environment, and have exit doors monitored. These failures affect one (R8) resident of six residents reviewed for elopement/accidents in the sample list of twelve residents. These failures resulted in R8 exiting the facility unnoticed and unsupervised in the dark exposing R8 to 21-degree Fahrenheit temperatures outside the building, and R8 falling in the facility mechanical room with an improperly stored chemical spilled on R8. The immediate jeopardy began on 12/1/24 when R8 had an unwitnessed fall on a concrete floor in the facility mechanical room causing Rinse Additive to spill on R8. R8 was found by staff members who did not ensure R8 was assessed by a Licensed Nurse prior to moving R8 after her unwitnessed fall on a concrete floor. Staff had to retrieve R8's wheelchair which was found outside the mechanical room doors in between the facility dumpster and the exit doors of the mechanical room which had its exit door propped open. The Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 12/4/24 at 1:25 PM. The surveyor confirmed by observation, interview and record review that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 12/6/24, but noncompliance remains at Level Two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training through ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) review. Findings include: a.) R8's undated Face Sheet documents medical diagnoses of Dementia with Agitation, Alzheimer's Disease, Glaucoma, Anxiety, Muscle Weakness, Unsteady on Feet, Need for Assistance with Personal Care and Chronic Pain. R8's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R8 as severely cognitively impaired. This same MDS documents R8 requires the assistance of one staff member for transfers and is able to propel herself independently in her manual wheelchair. R8's Physician Order Sheet (POS) dated December 2024 documents a physician order starting 9/1/23 for Aspirin 81 milligrams (mg) daily. This same POS documents a physician order starting 10/17/23 for R8 to use a chair sensor pad and for staff to check every shift. R8's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] documents R8 as being at risk for falls. R8's Careplan intervention dated 7/13/23 instructs staff to use a bed and chair alarm for R8 and to check it every shift and to replace it as needed if a defect is noted. R8's careplan does not include a focus area, goal nor interventions for R8's known wandering, or history of early rising and entering the kitchen unattended. R8's Elopement Risk Assessment 6/15/24 documents R8 as a risk for elopement. R8's medical record documents R8's most recent completed elopement risk assessment as dated 6/15/24. R8's Physical Therapy Evaluation and Plan of Treatment dated 10/21/24 documents R8 was able to ambulate 10 feet, 50 feet and 150 feet with set up or clean up assistance using her roller walker with a normal gait pattern. R8's Nurse Progress Note dated 12/1/24 at 8:42 AM documents (R8) was noted not in her room around 4:40 AM. Staff began searching for (R8) as she wanders at times. (R8) was found in the kitchen near outside door laying on her Right side. Upon body assessment no injuries were noted. (R8) was unable to explain what she was doing due to her Dementia. Assisted (R8) to bed as she was asking to go to bed. Neurological Assessment initiated per facility protocol for unwitnessed fall. On call nurse (V3) as well as (V2) Director of Nurses (DON) and (V1) Administrator notified due to location of fall. The on call (V32) Physician was notified due to (R8) being on Aspirin and (V32) advised to observe for changes and notify if any worsening noted. R8's Post Fall Evaluation dated 12/1/24 documents R8 had an unwitnessed fall on 12/1/24. This same evaluation documents staff noticed R8 was not in her room at 4:40 AM and staff started searching for her at that time. This same evaluation documents R8 was found laying on the floor on her Right side in the kitchen by an outside door. This same evaluation documents R8's wheelchair alarm was not in place. This same evaluation documents the plan of care for R8 should be to apply a (departure alert system) for when R8 goes near exit doors, check the wheelchair for alarm when R8 self transfers and to keep alarms out of reach of R8. The public website www.timeanddate.com documents the facility location was 21 degrees Fahrenheit (F) at the time of R8's fall on 12/1/24. On 11/27/24 at 2:30 PM R8 was self propelling throughout hallways in the facility. R8 did not have a personal alarm on her wheelchair. On 12/2/24 at 9:20 AM The facility mechanical room contained multiple kinds of chemicals including floor cleaner, bleach, Rinse Additive, dishwashing detergent, liquid drain opener, insect killer, carpet shampoo, snow and ice melt sprinkles, waste liquefier drain maintainer, oven and grill cleaner and floor finish/sealer all within reach of where R8 fell on [DATE]. Other items in the mechanical room include electrical cords, circuit breakers, floor buffers, boilers, holding tank, sprinkler system and water softeners. There were double doors located directly next to the internal mechanical room door with a red 'EXIT' sign placed above the doors. Outside these doors was a concrete slab that leads to two large generators as tall as the building and beyond that sits a dumpster. The facility dumpster is approximately 20 steps from the exit door of the mechanical room and 25 steps from the back EXIT doors. The double doors that separate the dining rooms from the kitchen were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. The facility mechanical room's internal and external doors were unlocked. The facility double EXIT doors located directly next to the facility internal mechanical room door were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. There were multiple chemicals that would be within arms reach of the location of R8's fall. A five gallon bucket was approximately one quarter filled with a blue/green liquid and had no lid present. This same bucket labeled 'Rinse Additive' was propped against another bucket. A large pile approximately three feet tall of white large bath blankets soiled with a blue/green color were laying in a pile next to where R8 had fallen. On 12/3/24 at 11:43 AM The facility mechanical room contained all the same chemicals as observed on 12/2/24. The five gallon bucket of 'Rinse Additive' was sitting in an upright position with no lid covering the blue/green chemical inside. The double doors that separate the dining rooms from the kitchen were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. The facility mechanical room's internal and external doors were unlocked. The facility double EXIT doors located directly next to the facility internal mechanical room door were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. On 12/4/24 at 11:58 AM The facility kitchen had gallon jugs of bleach, cans of stainless steel cleaner, portable heater, electrical outlets under food preparation table, ovens, warmers, fryer, dry food storage, large metal sheet pans, floor stand mixer and counter microwave that would all be within reach of a person in a wheelchair. The double doors that separate the dining rooms from the kitchen were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. The facility mechanical room's internal and external doors were unlocked. The facility double EXIT doors located directly next to the facility internal mechanical room door were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. On 12/5/24 at 3:00 PM the facility mechanical room's internal and external doors were unlocked. The facility double EXIT doors located directly next to the facility internal mechanical room door were not locked, coded and had no (departure alert) system in place. On 12/3/24 at 3:25 PM V32 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) transferred R8 from her wheelchair to her recliner in R8's room. V32 CNA positioned R8's wheelchair several feet from R8's recliner chair. R8 used her walker to walk six steps with hands off stand by assistance from V32 to her recliner. V32 CNA did not place R8's personal alarm in R8's recliner before leaving R8's room. On 12/3/24 at 3:35 PM V32 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) stated R8 is supposed to have her personal alarm underneath R8 when she is sitting in her wheelchair, recliner or when in bed. V32 stated V32 should have placed the alarm in R8's recliner. V32 CNA stated (R8) has had her personal alarms for a year or so but only has one pad alarm so we (staff) have to move it from the wheelchair to the recliner to the bed each time. (R8) really needs one for each because we forget many times. On 12/2/24 at 9:00 AM V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated R8 had an unwitnessed fall in the mechanical room on 12/1/24. V21 stated R8 had been in her recliner in her room prior to her getting up independently. V21 stated V21 was on R8's hall due to another resident having behavior problems. V21 stated V21 did not hear R8's personal alarm sounding. V21 stated I don't know if (R8) shut off her own personal chair alarm or if the staff just didn't put the alarm in her chair. V21 stated R8 routinely will shut off her personal alarm and get up independently. V21 stated R8 frequently gets up at night to look for snacks. V21 stated the staff will offer R8 snacks and drinks but if the staff are busy, R8 will go to the kitchen and help herself to whatever snacks are left out. V21 stated when they (V28, V29 Certified Nursing Assistants) found R8, she was laying on her Right side in the mechanical room, with her wheelchair outside by the dumpster. V21 stated V21 did not see and/or assess R8 until R8 was back in her room and in bed. V21 stated R8 was not assessed by a Licensed Nurse prior to the staff (V28, V29) moving R8 after her unwitnessed fall. V21 stated the staff (V28, V29) told V21 that the back door to the mechanical room was propped open. V21 stated by the time R8 was back in her bed, her skin was warm with no signs of injuries. V21 stated I called (V31) Physician and reported (R8's) unwitnessed fall. I didn't report that R8 had been outside in 20 degree F temperature, that R8 had chemical spilled on her or that a nurse had not assessed her prior to moving her. I should have but I was so panicked about the whole situation in general. Those were important details (V31) Physician should know. On 12/2/24 at 9:25 AM V27 [NAME] stated V27 clocked in at 4:17 AM on 12/1/24. V27 stated (V28, V29) came around 4:30 AM to ask if V27 had seen R8. V27 stated she replied 'No, I have not seen her'. V27 stated she was the only one in the kitchen at that time. V27 stated V27 heard noises coming from the back of the kitchen area so she went to investigate. V27 stated V27 opened the mechanical room door and found V28, V29 CNAs standing over R8 who was laying on the concrete floor. V27 stated the back exit door of the mechanical room was propped open prior to this incident so that V25 Care assistant for Assisted Living area could come in without having to bother any of the staff. V27 [NAME] stated Those girls (V28, V29) were just standing there looking at (R8). I grabbed some blankets and put over her because (R8's) whole body was shivering and her face was gray/blue colored. I told those two (V28, V29) to call an ambulance but they didn't. I used a bunch of bath blankets and shop towels to help clean up the chemical that spilled on (R8). It was all over her pants and side that she was laying on. (R8) also wet herself but that was up over her private area. I saw the open five gallon bucket of Rinse Additive laying right next to her. That is what was spilled on (R8). There were lots of chemicals right there around where (R8) was laying. There are no alarms or locks on our kitchen doors so (R8) or anyone else can just walk through the dining room, into the kitchen, into the mechanical room or through the exit doors without any of us knowing. On 12/2/24 at 9:53 AM V25 Care Assistant for Assisted Living stated I was walking to work that morning (12/1/24) and saw (R8's) wheelchair sitting half on the concrete and half on the grass out by the dumpster. The back door to the maintenance room was wide open. I could see (V28, V29) standing over (R8) inside the mechanical room. (R8) was shivering and looked very cold. (R8's) face and hands looked blueish. I called (V24) Assisted Living Director to let her know what was going on so she could get help. I didn't know who else to call, so I just called my boss (V24). I got (R8) some blankets and so did (V27) Cook. (V28, V29) just stood there. We (V25, V27) told (V28, V29) to call 911 but they just stood there. I saw (V28, V29) get (R8) back in her wheelchair before a nurse saw (R8). There wasn't a nurse around. On 12/2/24 at 1:15 PM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) stated the staff should ensure that any resident with a personal alarm keeps that alarm in place and functioning. V2 stated the staff should have reported that R8 was previously known to remove her personal alarm and also that she had entered the kitchen prior to R8's 12/1/24 fall. V2 stated anytime a resident falls, that resident should be assessed by the Licensed Nurse prior to assisting the resident up. V2 stated moving a resident who has an unwitnessed fall prior to the nurse assessing that resident could lead to (further) injury. V2 DON stated V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) called V2 the morning R8 fell on [DATE]. V2 DON stated I was out of town that morning so I referred (V21) to (V1) Administrator since he was closer to the facility. I was told later that (V21) did call (V1) but I don't know what was said during that conversation. I only know that (V21) LPN did not report to me that (R8) had been outside, had chemical spilled on her or that the staff had gotten (R8) up after her unwitnessed fall without having had the nurse (V21) assess her first. All of those things are big problems. (R8) should have been sent to the emergency room for further evaluation. On 12/2/24 at 2:35 PM V28 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) stated V29 CNA asked V28 to help look for R8 at 4:30 AM when she was found to not be in her room. V28 stated V28 and V29 CNAs found R8 laying on the concrete floor of the mechanical room at around 4:55 AM on 12/1/24. V28 stated staff searched inside and also went outside with flashlights to look for her. V28 stated We (V28, V29) found her laying on the floor in the mechanical room. (R8) looked pretty cold so (V27) [NAME] put some blankets on her. (R8) had her personal blanket over her but her pants and side were wet. I think (R8) had wet herself (urinary incontinence episode) but that big bucket of some kind of blue chemical was also spilled over right next to her. It was all over the side of (R8). The side of the bucket was touching (R8's) leg. I don't know why it didn't have a lid on it but it sure didn't. I was in panic attack mode. I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. (R8) is known to shut off her personal alarms. I said 'Let's go check the kitchen' because (R8) will get herself up early in the morning from 4:00 AM-6:00 AM, go in the kitchen and get some coffee to drink. I don't know why they (facility) don't put locks on those doors. (R8) was wearing her street clothes, not a nightgown. (R8's) wheelchair wasn't in the mechanical room. Somebody got it from outside to bring in so we (V28, V29) could put her in it and take her back to her room. That is when the nurse (V21) assessed her. On 12/3/24 at 10:45 AM V23 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) stated V23 was assigned to R8 the night she fell in the mechanical room. V23 stated the last time V23 saw R8 was during routine rounds at 2:30 AM. V23 stated V23 began the next set of rounds at 4:00 AM at the opposite end of the hall from where R8 resides and reached R8's room about 4:30 AM. V23 stated R8 was first noticed not in her room at 4:30 AM. V23 stated V23 told V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that R8 was missing at that same time. V23 stated V23, V28 and V29 CNAs started searching for R8. V23 CNAs stated V28 and V29 both found R8 first and V23 arrived a few minutes later. V23 stated V23 saw R8 laying on her Right side on the concrete floor of the mechanical room. V23 stated the mechanical room is located on the back of the kitchen area. V23 stated (R8) was cold. (R8) was shivering and her face was gray looking. There was some kind of blue/green chemical that was spilled all over (R8) on her side and on her legs and buttocks. (R8) had her blanket covering her but it wasn't wet. (R8) had also been incontinent of urine but that was up by her private area. (R8's) pants were wet with chemical not urine. This would have been a few minutes before 5:00 AM. There wasn't a wheelchair in the mechanical room with (R8). (R8) didn't look like she was injured so (V28, V29) got her up into her wheelchair that one of them (V28, V29) brought in from the outside. We (V23, V28, V29) took (R8) back to her room and put her to bed and let (V21) LPN know where (R8) was. On 12/3/24 at 11:20 AM V1 Administrator stated V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported to V1 that R8 had an unwitnessed fall in the kitchen area with no injuries. V1 stated V21 did not report that R8 was outside, had a chemical spilled on her nor that R8 was not assessed by a Licensed Nurse prior to getting R8 back up after her fall. V1 stated I am a nurse. That is Nursing 101. Anytime a resident has an unwitnessed fall, the nurse is supposed to assess that resident prior to moving the resident. I didn't find out until a couple of days later that (R8) had chemical spilled on her or was ever outside. The pieces match up though. (R8) had to have exited the facility for her wheelchair to be outside. I also found out that (R8's) personal chair alarm was not in place. Apparently the staff knew that (R8) was removing and/or shutting off her personal alarm and entering the kitchen for coffee prior to (R8's) fall on 12/1/24. This should have been reported to management staff so that we (facility) could take precautions for (R8). (R8) has Dementia and is not safe to just wander around the facility into areas that she shouldn't be by herself. There are a lot of facility failures in this incident and I am trying to work through them to get some systems in place so this doesn't happen again. On 12/3/24 at 11:35 AM V33 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) stated R8 was referred to Physical Therapy (PT) for an evaluation and evaluated on 10/21/24. V33 stated R8 does not remember to lock her wheelchair and has very poor safety awareness. V33 stated R8 should not be ambulating independently due to her high fall risk. On 12/3/24 at 3:40 PM V31 Physician stated the facility called V31 on 12/1/24 to notify V31 of R8's unwitnessed fall. V31 stated V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported to V31 that R8 had an unwitnessed fall in the kitchen with no injuries. V31 stated the facility did not report that R8 had been outside in extreme temperatures, been exposed to chemicals and not assessed by a nurse prior to moving R8. V31 Physician stated R8 could have been injured worse without having been assessed prior to moving a Dementia resident after an unwitnessed fall. V31 stated V31 would expect the facility to immediately call 911 emergency services and then call V31. V31 stated In these extreme cases, it is always best to notify emergency services first and then call the Physician, family and anyone else. It is most important to get the resident the emergency medical attention that they need. Even if they hadn't called 911, I would have absolutely sent (R8) to the emergency room due to being exposed to frigid temperatures and the chemical. Those chemicals should have been stored properly to avoid accidents just like this one. V31 stated R8 could have had Hypothermia, Low Blood Pressure causing a change in her Level of Consciousness (LOC) or died from an internal injury, the exposure to the cold or falling on a concrete floor. The facility policy titled Elopements and Wandering Resident Policy revised 4/25/23 documents the facility will provide a safe and secure environment for all residents. The facility will properly assess residents and plan their care to control wandering behavior and prevent elopement. Wandering is random or repetitive locomotion that may be goal-directed or non-goal directed or aimless. Elopement occurs when a resident leaves the premises or a safe area without authorization and/or any necessary supervision to do so. The facility is equipped with door locks/alarms to help avoid elopements. Alarms are not a replacement for necessary supervision. Staff are to be vigilant in responding to alarms in a timely manner. An elopement assessment will be completed on admission, quarterly and after a significant change in condition. The careplan will be modified as necessary. Notify the appropriate State Agency of any incident or accident which has, or is likely to have a significant effect on the health of a resident or any incident or accident requiring the services of a physician, hospital, police department, coroner or other service provided on an emergency basis. This notification of the appropriate State Agency by telephone or fax must be made within twenty-four hours of the serious incident/accident with a narrative summary forwarded to the appropriate State Agency within five days. Observe for aimless wandering, fear or anxiety about the surroundings. Review physical plant to be sure door alarms are working and that unauthorized areas are properly locked to prevent resident entry. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 12/1/24 and was removed on 12/6/24 when the facility took the following actions to remove the immediacy. 1. R8 was placed on 15 minute visual checks, increased sensory alarm checks, and a (departure alert band) was placed on R8's wheelchair, and the staff assignment sheet and careplan were updated on 12/2/24 by V2 DON. 2. V3 Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator/MDS Careplan Coordinator(CPC)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) updated R8's elopement risk assessment on 12/3/24. 3. All current residents' elopement risks were reviewed by V2 and V3 on 12/3/24. Any resident identified to be at risk has interventions in place to keep residents safe and unable to wander away without staff knowledge. 4. V3 reviewed and updated all resident care plans of residents identified as at risk for elopement on 12/3/24. 5. V38 Licensed Social Worker contractor was contacted by V1 Administrator to schedule Dementia training on 12/4/24 at 9:00 PM. 6. V3 updated the elopement book on 12/2/24. A check off list was placed in the staff/new staff/agency binder to address steps to be taken during an elopement. Implemented on 12/3/24 by V2. 7. V2 reviewed the facility's last quarter of falls to ensure interventions were appropriate and careplans updated with each fall on 12/2/24. V2 will review falls with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure fall interventions are implemented, and careplans are reviewed and updated as needed by V3. 8. The facility fire doors at the North end of skilled unit were alarmed, a keyed lock was placed on the mechanical room door, an alarm audible to staff was placed on the employee dietary east entrance/exit door, a lock was placed on the door separating the kitchen from the dining rooms, with all resident areas remaining open. Completed on 12/6/24. 9. All new admissions/readmissions or those residents with a change in condition, will have an elopement assessment completed and residents at risk of elopement will be added to the elopement book and 15 minute checks will be initiated. Initiated on 12/3/24 and will be ongoing per V2. 10. All staff were educated on the elopement policy by V1 Administrator and V2. Completed on 12/6/24. 11. Random elopement drills will be conducted by V1 Administrator or designee, to assess staff understanding of the policy including the codes/locks for doors and new doors/alarms. The first elopement drill was completed on 12/9/24. 12. V2 and V26 Assistant Director of Nurses educated staff on the Fall Prevention Program Policy to include assessment of the resident by a Licensed Nurse and the alarm policy on 12/6/24. 13. A Performance Improvement Tool was initiated on 12/6/24 by V2 to review residents that are at risk of elopement. 14. A Performance Improvement Tool was initiated on 12/6/24 to review fall reports, appropriate interventions and follow through on interventions by V2. Audits will continue five times weekly for two weeks, three times weekly for two weeks, weekly for two weeks, monthly for three months and then quarterly for three quarters. 15. A Performance Tool was initiated by V2 and V26 on 12/6/24 to randomly review door locks/alarms. The audits will take place seven times per week for four weeks, five times per week for four weeks, three times per week for four weeks, weekly for four weeks, monthly for four months and then quarterly for four quarters. 16. The facility Quality Assurance Committee will review the Performance Improvement Tools and make additional recommendations based on the outcome of the tools. The facility presented an abatement plan to remove the immediacy on 12/5/24. The survey team reviewed the abatement plan and was unable to accept the plan to remove the immediacy. The abatement plan was returned to the facility two separate times on 12/5/24 for revisions. The facility presented a third revised abatement plan on 12/6/24 and the survey team accepted the third revision of the abatement plan on 12/6/24. B. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide supervision during toileting resulting in a fall for one of six residents (R10) reviewed for accidents in a sample list of twelve residents. Findings include: b.) R10's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documents medical diagnoses as Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or Stenosis of right cerebellar artery, Chronic Atrial Fibrillation, Dementia without behavioral disturbance, Anxiety, Systolic (Congestive) Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Pain, Coagulation Defect, Essential (primary) hypertension and history of Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage with loss of Consciousness of unspecified duration. R10's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R10 as moderately cognitively impaired. This same MDS documents R10 as dependent on staff for toileting, bathing, dressing and bed mobility. This same MDS documents R10 requires moderate assistance with transfers and walking up to 10 feet. R10's Careplan fall goal dated 9/14/24 documents R10 is at risk for falls due to assist needed for transfers from staff. R10's Careplan intervention dated 9/14/24 documents R10 was placed on personal alarms. R10's careplan intervention dated 10/9/24 documents R10's grip alarm should be placed on (R10's) innermost clothing. R10's careplan intervention dated 11/12/24 documents staff education was completed for R10's 11/8/24 fall. R10's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] documents R10 as a fall risk. R10's Fall Investigation dated 11/8/24 documents R10 had an unwitnessed fall in her bathroom at 9:00 PM at night. This same investigation documents (R10) was assisted to the bathroom, verbalized understanding of using call light for assistance. However, (R10) did not use the call light for assistance, stood up on her own, pulled her pants up and fell backwards which bumped her occipital area of her head off the wall and landed her in a seated position. (R10) had two small skin tears on bilateral lower arms, first aid applied. This same investigation documents R10's usual ambulatory status as assist of one with/without device and R10 was not wearing any socks/shoes. On 12/6/24 at 1:30 PM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) stated R10 fell on [DATE] due to V36 Agency Registered Nurse (RN) assisted R10 to the bathroom and left R10 unattended. V2 stated R10 fell with minor injuries of skin tears because of the fall. V2 stated R10 was already careplanned to use a personal alarm and was a high fall risk prior to her fall on 11/8/24. V2 stated Nurses should know better than to leave a high fall risk resident (R10) alone in the bathroom. (V36) could have gotten a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to stand with (R10) if (V36) was busy. (R10) fell because (V36) was not supervising (R10). The facility policy titled Fall Prevention Program dated 3/22/23 documents a fall is an event in which an individual unintentionally comes to rest on the ground floor, or other level, but not as a result of an overwhelming external force. The event may be witnessed, reported, or presumed when a resident is noted on the floor or ground and can occur anywhere. Each resident's risk factors and environmental hazards will be evaluated when developing the resident's comprehensive plan of care. Interventions will be monitored for effectiveness. The plan of care will be revised as needed.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to accurately report circumstances of one resident's (R8) unwitnessed f...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to accurately report circumstances of one resident's (R8) unwitnessed fall to the Physician out of six residents reviewed for Accidents in a sample list of twelve residents. Findings include: R8's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R8 as severely cognitively impaired. R8's Post Fall Evaluation dated 12/1/24 documents R8 had an unwitnessed fall on 12/1/24. This same evaluation documents staff noticed R8 was not in her room at 4:40 AM and staff started searching for her at that time. This same evaluation documents R8 was found laying on the floor on her Right side in the kitchen by an outside door. This same evaluation documents R8's wheelchair alarm was not in place. This same evaluation documents the plan of care for R8 should be to apply a wander-guard for when R8 goes near exit doors, check the wheelchair for alarm when R8 self transfers and to keep alarms out of reach of R8. On 12/2/24 at 9:00 AM V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated R8 had an unwitnessed fall in the mechanical room on 12/1/24. V21 stated when they (V28, V29) found R8, she was laying on her Right side in the mechanical room with her wheelchair outside by the dumpster. V21 stated V21 did not see R8 until R8 was back in her room and in bed. V21 stated R8 was not assessed by a Licensed Nurse prior to the staff (V28, V29) moving R8 after her unwitnessed fall. V21 stated I called (V31) Physician and reported (R8's) unwitnessed fall. I didn't report that R8 had been outside in 20 degree F temperature, that R8 had chemical spilled on her or that a nurse had not assessed her prior to moving her. I should have but I was so panicked about the whole situation in general. Those were important details (V31) Physician should know. On 12/2/24 at 1:15 PM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) stated (V21) LPN did not report to me that (R8) had been outside, had chemical spilled on her or that the staff had gotten (R8) up after her unwitnessed fall without having had the nurse (V21) assess her first. All of those things are big problems. (R8) should have been reported to (V31) Physician. On 12/3/24 at 3:40 PM V31 Physician stated the facility called V31 on 12/1/24 to notify V31 of R8's unwitnessed fall. V31 stated V21 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported to V31 that R8 had an unwitnessed fall in the kitchen with no injuries. V31 stated the facility did not report that R8 had been outside, been exposed to chemicals and not assessed by a nurse prior to moving R8. V31 stated In these extreme cases, it is always best to notify emergency services first and then call the Physician, family and anyone else. It is most important to get the resident the emergency medical attention that they need. Even if they hadn't called 911, I would have absolutely sent (R8) to the emergency room due to being exposed to frigid temperatures and the chemical. Those chemicals should have been stored properly to avoid accidents just like this one.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) on a fluid restrictions was provided the correct amount of fluids. This failure affects one (R6) out of five residents reviewed for fluid restrictions in a sample list of twelve residents. These failures worsened R6's bilateral lower extremity edema and resulted in hospitalization for treatment of R6's exacerbation of CHF. Findings include: R6's undated Face Sheet documents medical diagnoses of Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Cerebral Infarction, Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia and history of Left Lobe Atelectasis. R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R6 as cognitively intact. R6's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documents R6 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE]-[DATE] with medical diagnoses of Pulmonary Edema, Hypertension, Pneumonia, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib). R6's Physician Order Sheet (POS) dated November documents a physician order dated 11/17/24 for R6's 1200 milliliter (ml) daily fluid restriction. This same order documents dietary is to offer 800 ml and nursing to offer 400 ml daily. This same order documents R6's fluids are to be offered and documented each shift 6:15 AM-2:00 PM, 2:15 PM-10:00 PM and 10:15 PM-6:00 AM. This same POS documents a physician order for R6 to wear Oxygen at 3 Liters (L) per nasal cannula continually due to shortness of breath. R6's untitled meal and drink intake dated November 2024 documents R4 was served and drank more than the allotted dietary fluid amount of 800 milliliters (ml) on nine days (11/17, 11/18, 11/19, 11/21-11/26) with ranges from 1060 ml-1100 ml. R6's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated November 2024 documents the nursing department provided more than the allotted nursing fluid amount of 400 milliliters (ml) five days (11/19, 11/20, 11/21, 11/24 and 11/26) with ranges from 420 ml-480 ml per day. On 11/27/24 at 12:10 PM R6 was sitting at the dining room table eating his lunch. R6 had one large cup full of water, one large cup full of tea and one small cup of juice. On 11/27/24 at 4:00 PM R6 was sitting in his wheelchair in his room. There was a clear hospital style water bottle filled with 150 milliliters (ml) of clear liquid sitting on R6's bedside table. R6's bilateral lower legs were shiny, red and appeared to be swollen. On 11/27/24 at 4:01 PM R6 stated R6 was recently in the hospital for Congestive Heart Failure. R6 stated the staff do not communicate with each other about his fluid restriction. R6 stated When I was in the hospital, they (hospital) reduced my daily fluids so that I am only supposed to have 1200 ml per day. These people (staff) bring me cups full of fluids all the time. Plus the nurses bring me cups full of water each time I take pills and I get to keep my cup filled in my room. I even asked them (staff) about it and they said just don't drink too much. I can drink how much I want to but they (staff) should not be bringing it to me. Of course, I am going to drink it if the staff give it to me. I don't get extra out of the sink or anything like that but if they (staff) bring it to me, I will drink it. They (staff) tell me I am being non-compliant with my fluid restriction. I am not bringing in my own drinks. I am not drinking out of the toilet. I don't even get extra water out of the sink. I am thirsty all the time but I don't want to go back to the hospital again. I am supposed to be getting better, not worse. There is no coordination between departments at this place and it is going to land me right back in the hospital. On 12/2/24 at 4:05 PM R6 was sitting in his wheelchair in his room. There was a clear hospital style water bottle filled with 300 milliliters (ml) of clear liquid sitting on R6's bedside table. R6's bilateral lower legs were shiny, red and appeared to be swollen. On 12/3/24 at 12:05 PM R6 was sitting in his room eating his lunch. R6 had one large cup of water, one large cup of tea and one small cup of juice. R6 stated They (staff) served me all this and then tell me I am not compliant with my fluid restriction. What a joke! On 12/4/24 at 3:05 PM V20 Interim Dietary Manager and V3 Minimum Data Set (MDS)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Care Plan Coordinator (CPC) measured out water in four different cups that would typically be served to residents. A small clear plastic cup held 200 milliliters (ml) water with ice, a large clear plastic cup held 360 ml with ice, a blue plastic coffee cup held 220 ml plain water with no ice and a light blue assisted cup with handle held 400 ml with no ice. On 12/4/24 at 3:20 PM V20 Interim Dietary Manager stated the visual poster available to staff does not document the correct amounts of water in each cup. V20 stated the residents could be served incorrect amounts if the staff are using the visual poster to determine which cup holds a specific amount. V20 stated she is working on creating a new poster for staff to follow that is accurate. On 12/4/24 at 4:00 PM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) stated the staff should only offer the amount of fluid that the Physician prescribes in R6's fluid restriction. V2 DON stated R6 is alert and oriented and can make his own decisions. V2 DON stated when the staff are bringing R6 extra fluids, that becomes a facility problem and not a resident problem. V2 DON stated V2 was not aware of R6 being served extra fluids. V2 DON stated V2 would inservice the staff on this so that everyone knows how much each resident on a fluid restriction is supposed to get and from which department. V2 DON stated V2 was not aware that the facility visual for staff to use to document how much glass holds how much fluid was incorrect. V2 DON stated the staff were providing R6 with more fluid than what the Physician ordered due to the visual aid for staff to use was wrong. R6's Discharge and Transfer form dated 12/4/24 documents (R6) was being sent to the emergency room due to weight gain, shortness of breath (SOB), +4 pitting edema. Weeping/Blistering Left ankle. Diagnoses Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)and chronic pulmonary edema. R6's Nurse Progress Note dated 12/6/24 at 1:03 PM documents R6 was admitted to the intensive care unit and required an intravenous administration of Furosemide (diuretic). On 12/10/24 at 12:20 PM V42 Medical Director stated R6 is alert and oriented. V42 stated the facility staff should be more diligent in following the physician orders for R6's fluid restriction. V42 stated R6's Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) was tenuous. V42 stated the staff providing R6 more fluids than what would be included in his 24 hour allotment played a part in R6's re-hospitalization with a diagnosis of exacerbation of CHF but R6 may have ended up in the hospital even without the extra fluids due to R6's tenuous CHF and multiple comorbidities.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the dignity of four (R4, R5, R6, R7) residents d...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the dignity of four (R4, R5, R6, R7) residents during meal service out of four residents reviewed for inappropriate staff behavior in a sample list of twelve residents. Findings include: R4's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R4 as cognitively intact. R5's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R5 as moderately cognitively impaired. This same MDS documents R5 requires staff assistance for setting up and eating meals. R5's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) does not list eggs as an allergy nor dislike. R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R6 as cognitively intact. R7's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R7 as cognitively intact. On 12/2/24 at 8:00 AM R5 was served and ate eggs for breakfast in the facility dining room designated for residents who require assistance eating. On 11/27/24 at 3:35 PM V16 stated three Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) (V11, V14, V15) all yelled at V16 in front of the dining room full of residents eating breakfast. V16 stated V16 served R5 her breakfast. V16 stated V15 CNA immediately started yelling at V16 from across the room that R5 could not have eggs. V16 stated then V11 and V14 also started yelling at V16 from across the room. V16 stated V11, V14, V15 just kept yelling '(R5) doesn't get eggs. Don't you know that! You (V16) should know that by now. (R5) never gets eggs!'. V16 stated V11, V14 and V15 all used a 'hateful and mean' tone as they were yelling at V16. V16 stated V16 served R5 eggs on 11/23/24 for breakfast and R5 ate all of them. V16 stated R5 is not allergic to eggs and seemed to like them on 11/23/24. V16 stated R5 should be able to have options in her meals and not eat the same meal every day. V16 stated Just because (R5) can't make that choice doesn't mean (R5) should have to eat the same exact thing every breakfast. (R5) liked them on 11/23 so I tried it again. Those girls (V11, V14, V15) were yelling with all those other residents around. Those other residents deserve to have a nice relaxing meal without all of their drama and yelling. V16 stated this incident happened during breakfast when the majority of the residents were in the dining room. On 11/27/24 at 4:35 PM V14 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) stated the dining rooms are separated into two sections. V14 stated one section is meant for people that need assistance eating and the other section is set up for the more independent residents who can feed themselves. V14 stated these two sections are divided by partial walls. V14 stated on 11/24/24 the smaller section where the people who need assistance eating was closed off because it had just been waxed. V14 stated all of the residents were moved into the same room during breakfast. V14 stated V14 was sitting at the corner table with R5. V14 stated V11 CNA delivered R5's breakfast meal to R5 when V14 noticed that R5 was served eggs. V14 stated R5 never gets eggs. V14 stated I did yell across the dining room at (V16) to let her know that (R5) got the wrong meal because of the eggs. I probably should have gotten up and walked over to (V16) but by that time (V15) CNA was yelling at (V16) too so I thought it would be ok. I didn't think about the other residents maybe getting upset. On 11/28/24 at 9:30 AM V15 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) stated (V16) got (R5's) meal wrong again. (V16) should know that (R5) does not like eggs. It isn't written on (R5's) ticket or anything but everyone knows that. When (R5) was served eggs, I saw that and told (V16). I might have sounded loud but I didn't mean to upset anyone. I was on one side of the room and (V16) was standing by the kitchen doors. I probably should have just walked over to (V16) but I didn't think about it. I was just trying to tell (V16) that (R5) didn't like eggs. I will ask the kitchen to put that on (R5's) diet sheet so everyone knows. On 12/2/24 at 4:00 PM R6 stated I prefer to eat meals in my room now because of all the drama amongst the staff members here. I am sure it happens in the hallways too but I saw it happen for the last time on last Sunday (11/24/24). The staff here (facility) are just full of drama. Who cares if some lady (R5) gets eggs or not. If (R5) eats the d*** (expletive) eggs then feed her the eggs! Just don't yell about it in front of everyone in the dining room. On 12/3/24 at 2:50 PM R4 stated The staff yell at each other all the time. If you ask me, they (staff) all need a good lesson in manners. I don't mind if they (staff) are joking around but when they just yell because they are not listening to each other, that is when it bothers me. The day those girls (V11, V14 V15 V16) were all yelling at each other, it really upset me. I couldn't hardly eat my breakfast. On 12/3/24 at 3:00 PM R7 stated the staff [NAME] and argue amongst themselves in the dining room frequently. R7 stated the staff behavior in the dining room can be disruptive and residents sometimes have to tell them to keep it down. On 12/4/24 at 9:30 AM V20 Interim Dietary Manager stated the incident between V16 Dietary Aide and V11, V14, V15 Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) happened on 12/24/24. V20 stated V20 was not aware of the exact situation but did get a message from V16 stating she was quitting. V20 stated (V16) says she is quitting all the time so I didn't take it seriously. I let (V1) know on 11/25/24 during morning meeting that there had been some type of incident in the dining room. There have been a lot of changes in staff in both of these departments and there are still some changes to be made. We (facility) are trying to make this a better place for all of our residents. This was such an easy fix. Nursing staff should have let the dietary staff know prior to this incident that (R5) did not like eggs. That would have solved everything and avoided this from ever happening. I didn't realize staff yelling at each other over residents could ever be considered potential Abuse or I would have reported this immediately. That won't happen again. The facility policy titled Dignity and Privacy revised 12/6/24 documents every resident residing in the facility should live with dignity, privacy, independence and choice. Living with dignity is a basic human right and one that should be available to every resident in the facility.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0801 (Tag F0801)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to employ a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) full time. Thi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to employ a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) full time. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility daily midnight roster dated 11/27/24 documents 33 residents residing in facility. The Facility assessment dated [DATE] documents the facility will employ a Dietician or other clinically qualified nutrition professional to serve as the director of food and nutrition services. On 11/27/24-12/9/24 at various times each day of the survey process there was no Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) onsite. On 11/27/24 at 9:01 AM V7 [NAME] Assistant stated the facility has not had a Dietary Manager since the middle of October, 2024. On 11/27/24 at 9:04 AM V8 [NAME] stated the facilities previous Dietary Manager left in the middle of October 2024. V8 stated there is an interim Dietary Manager who is not certified. V8 [NAME] stated We (staff) never see (V20) Interim Dietary Manager. (V20) is an office lady that got thrown into trying to help the kitchen. So (V20) isn't around the kitchen because she also has her regular full time job to do up front. We (staff) are really struggling back here (kitchen). On 11/28/24 at 10:00 AM V1 Administrator confirmed the facility does not have a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM). V1 Administrator stated V1 has been conducting interviews for the position but has not hired anyone at this time. V1 stated V1 is aware of some of the problems in the kitchen and hopes that a CDM will be able to provide some oversight and guidance for the kitchen staff.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0802 (Tag F0802)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure all dietary staff have completed the required Food Handlers training. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 re...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure all dietary staff have completed the required Food Handlers training. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility daily midnight roster dated 11/27/24 documents 33 residents residing in facility. On 11/27/24 at 9:45 AM V8 [NAME] was giving instruction to Dietary Aides on serving and assisting in the dietary department. On 11/27/24 at 12:00 PM V9, V10, V12, V39 Dietary Aides were serving resident meals, providing drinks, and assisting residents in the dining room as necessary. On 12/4/24 at 11:05 AM V20 Interim Dietary Manager stated V20 was not aware that anyone other than the cooks needed any kind of training. V20 stated V20 has never been a Dietary Manager in a long term care facility and does not know 'all the rules'. V20 stated V20 is currently making a list of all the dietary employees to get them all enrolled in a Safe Food Handlers course. On 12/4/24 at 3:05 PM V1 Administrator stated the facility is aware that the dietary employees need to complete the Safe Food Handlers course and are currently getting the employees registered for this training.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to document temperature logs for the facility kitchen coolers, freezers and temperatures of foods being served and/or kept on the ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to document temperature logs for the facility kitchen coolers, freezers and temperatures of foods being served and/or kept on the warmer and failed to prevent cross contamination in the facility walk in cooler. These failures have the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility daily midnight roster dated 11/27/24 documents 33 residents residing in facility. The local County Health Department Food Establishment Inspection Report dated 11/12/24 documents 'poor' for the facility kitchen non-food contact surfaces being cleaned and physical facilities installed, maintained and cleaned. This same report documents The following areas are soiled: kitchen cookline floor under/behind equipment, floor inside the walk-in cooler and floor under kitchen counters and tables next to the floor mixer. This report documents all violations should be corrected within the time frames of this report (11/19/24). Dated 11/19/24 documents all violations corrected except violation #55. Violation #55-Clean floor under tables and mixer area across from walk in cooler-remains. Correct as soon as possible. No reinspection necessary. The facility Freezer Temperature Log dated November 2024 does not document any entries for the day shift for the entire month of November. This same log does not document any entries for 16 days (11/1-11/3, 11/6, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15-11/17, 11/22, 11/25-11/30) on evening shift. The facility Milk Machine Temperature Log dated November 2024 does not document any entries for the day shift for the entire month of November. This same log does not document any entries for 16 days (11/1-11/3, 11/6, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15-11/17, 11/22, 11/26-11/30) on evening shift. The facility reach in freezer Temperature Log dated November 2024 does not document any entries for the day shift for the entire month of November. This same log does not document any entries for 16 days (11/1-11/3, 11/6, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15-11/17, 11/22, 11/25-11/30) on evening shift. The facility walk in Freezer Temperature Log dated November 2024 does not document any entries for the day shift for the entire month of November. This same log does not document any entries for 16 days (11/1-11/3, 11/6, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15-11/17, 11/22, 11/25-11/30) on evening shift. The facility walk in Cooler Temperature Log dated November 2024 does not document any entries for the day shift for the entire month of November. This same log does not document any entries for 16 days (11/1-11/3, 11/6, 11/8, 11/11, 11/15-11/17, 11/22, 11/25-11/30) on evening shift. The facility Food Temperature Sheet date the weeks October and November 2024 documents: -10/6/24-10/12/24 does not document food temperatures obtained for the entire meals for breakfast and lunch on 10/8/24, supper on 10/9, lunch and supper on 10/10, breakfast and lunch on 10/11 and supper on 10/12/24. -10/13-10/19 does not documents food temperatures obtained for the entire meal for supper on 10/13, 10/15, 10/18 and breakfast, lunch and supper on 10/19/24. -10/20-10/26 does not document food temperature obtained for the entire meals for breakfast, lunch and supper on 10/20, 10/21, 10/24 and 10/26. This same log does not document temperatures obtained for the entire meal for lunch and supper on 10/23 and breakfast and lunch on 10/24. -10/27-11/2 does not document food temperatures obtained for the entire meal for breakfast, lunch and supper for 10/27-11/1 and supper on 11/2/24. -11/3-11/9 does not document food temperatures obtained for the entire meal for supper on 11/3, 11/4, 11/9 and breakfast, lunch and supper on 11/5-11/8/24. -11/10-11/16 does not document food temperature obtained for the entire meal for supper on 11/10, 11/11, 11/16 and breakfast, lunch and supper on 11/12-11/15. -11/17-11/23 does not document food temperatures obtained for the entire meal for supper on 11/17, 11/18, 11/23 and breakfast, lunch and supper on 11/19-11/22/24. -11/24-11/30 does not document food temperatures obtained for the entire meal for supper on 11/24, 11/27 and breakfast, lunch and supper on 11/25 and 11/26. On 11/27/24 at 9:22 AM facility walk in cooler outer door had a loose seal. As the facility walk in cooler door opened there was no vacuum/suction or resistance as the door opened. The thermometer was placed at the back of the cooler and read 42 degrees Fahrenheit (F). There were large empty trays positioned on the top shelves inside the cooler with clear fluid sitting in them. The facility walk in cooler fan was dripping water over the foods, walls and puddled on the floor under the foods. On 11/27/24 at 9:25 AM V8 [NAME] stated the walk-in cooler fan/condenser has been leaking water for a long time. V8 [NAME] stated I put the trays on the top shelf to try to help catch some of the water. It gets some of it but not all. You can see the water travels along the ceiling, down the walls and makes a puddle on the floor. It also drips from the ceiling onto the foods that the trays don't cover. That is not sanitary at all. On 12/4/24 at 11:10 AM V20 Interim Dietary Manager stated the staff in the kitchen have not been properly trained on how to prevent cross contamination. V20 stated the dietary staff have not been obtaining and/or documenting the temperatures for the facility coolers, freezers and meal temperature logs every meal/day as they should have been. V20 stated the dietary staff are all being in-serviced on all of these things. V20 stated not obtaining the temperatures of foods served, not maintaining proper temperatures in the walk in cooler and having the leak in the condenser in the walk in cooler are all ways to cross contaminate resident foods. The facility policy titled Sanitation Inspection revised 7/22/2024 documents all food service areas shall be kept clean, sanitary, free from litter, rubbish and protected from rodents, roaches, flies and other insects. Sanitation inspections will be conducted daily for refrigerators/coolers, freezers, storage area temperatures, dishwasher temperatures and weekly for all food service areas to ensure the areas are clean and comply with sanitation and food service regulations. The Dietary Manager will obtain an inspection score based on an in-depth analysis of the data obtained during the inspection utilizing the following: Numerator (the number of positives) divided by the denominator (the number of total opportunities) to equal an inspection score. Inspection scores will be formulated on each area being evaluated. Food Safety Requirements Policy dated 1/29/19 documents practices to maintain safe refrigerated storage include monitoring food temperatures and functioning of the refrigeration equipment daily and at routine intervals during all hours of operation. Foods shall be prepared as directed until recommended temperatures for the specific foods are reached. Staff shall refer to the current FDA Food Code and facility policy for food temperatures as needed. Staff shall monitor food temperatures while holding for delivery to ensure proper hot and cold holding temperatures are maintained. Staff shall refer to the current FDA Food Code and facility policy for food temperatures as needed. Foods and beverages shall be delivered to residents in a manner to prevent contamination. Strategies include covering all foods with lids or plate covers.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to prevent cross contamination of the dishwashing area with human feces and failed to maintain the facility dishwashing system in ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to prevent cross contamination of the dishwashing area with human feces and failed to maintain the facility dishwashing system in a sanitary manner. These failures have the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility daily midnight census dated 11/27/24 documents 33 residents residing in the facility. 1.) The facility Incident Report dated 10/15/24 documents (V6) employed as a dishwasher, was terminated following an allegation of defecating into the kitchen drain. Upon (V1) arrival at the kitchen, (V1) was greeted by an overpowering and noxious odor reminiscent of fecal matter, which as an Administrator with nursing experience, identified with certainty. (V5) Dietary Manager promptly instructed (V6) to leave the premises pending (V1) further communication. This incident reportedly occurred approximately one -two hours prior to (V1) arrival, and despite best efforts to sanitize the area by (V19) Maintenance Director and (V18) Head of Housekeeping, the malodorous stench persisted profoundly. V5 previous Dietary Manager's written employee report dated 10/15/24 at 7:15 AM documents (V5) walked back into the kitchen after running to the store to a very fowl smell. The smell was coming out of the dishroom. (V6) stated at one point that it smelled like a (animal) farm. I then stated 'that's far from that'. I went to the office to see if someone else could come and smell what I was smelling which was human feces smell. (V20) Interim Dietary Manager did a walk through. I went with (V20 ) to (V2) Director of Nursing (DON) asking if I could send (V6) home for hygiene purposes, (V2) stated I could. After (V6) left, I went in the dishroom to continue to look for the source only to discover what appeared to be human feces on the floor under the dishwasher. I immediately started sanitizing and sterilizing the area and removing what appeared to be feces that appeared to be sprayed towards drain but never went to the drain. On 11/27/24 at 9:00 AM V7 [NAME] Assistant stated V7 was present on the day V6 previous dishwasher 'had an accident' in the kitchen. V7 stated V6 defecated in his pants and over the drain under the counter by the dishwasher and garbage disposal. V7 stated the smell from V6's incident was overpowering the entire kitchen area. V7 stated V5 previous Dietary Manager (DM) was out doing an errand and when V5 returned to the facility V6 had already had his incident. V7 [NAME] Assistant stated V5 previous DM told V6 to go to her office and the rest of the employees had to stay out of the dishwashing area. V7 stated she saw V5 attempting to clean up the mess by using the extension hose from the dish rinsing area to spray the feces into the facility floor drain. On 11/27/24 at 9:05 AM V8 [NAME] stated (V6) previous dishwasher s*** (expletive) under the dishwasher. The way that mess looked you could tell that (V6) turned his back to the counter at the dishwasher and took a s*** (expletive). It looked like then (V6) took the sprayer and tried to spray it down the floor drain underneath the garbage disposal which is right next to the dishwashing machine. (V6's) s*** (expletive) was sprayed everywhere under the counter, on the pipes, all over the walls and floor, underneath the garbage disposal and dishwasher. I saw chunks of s*** (expletive) on the wall and on the floor drain. It stunk up the whole kitchen for a long time. This all happened during breakfast and before lunch. I didn't feel right serving breakfast when the kitchen was in such a mess. Everybody (V5, V18, V19) plus the dietary aides and cooks were working out of the this s*** (expletive) filled kitchen to serve the residents breakfast. Lunch was already on the stove, the staff were prepping foods for lunch at the same time all the management staff were walking in and out of the kitchen trying to clean up all the s*** (expletive). We (facility) should have shut down the entire kitchen and got carry out for our residents. On 11/27/24 at 10:30 AM V1 Administrator stated on 10/15/24 V1 received a phone call from V20 Interim Dietary Manager. V1 stated V20 reported to V1 that (V6) S*** (expletive) in the drain. V1 stated V1 instructed V20 to keep all the other staff away from the area and V1 was en route to the facility. V1 stated when V1 arrived the smell was foul. V1 stated I could smell the smell of feces as soon as I walked into the kitchen. It was horrible. (V18) Housekeeping Supervisor and (V19) Maintenance Director had both already been in there and had the mess cleaned up by then. I terminated (V6) over this incident. On 11/27/24 at 11:05 AM V18 Housekeeping Supervisor stated V18 and V19 Maintenance Director cleaned up the feces in the kitchen on 10/15/24 after V6 had defecated in the dishwashing area. V18 stated (V19) and I both got it cleaned up. (V5) previous Dietary Manager had started but we (V18, V19) got in there and got the whole area cleaned up. We (V18, V19) cleaned the dishwasher, dishwasher piping underneath the counter, the garbage disposal, the counter, walls, floor, drain and everything else we could reach or thought it might have even had the chance of getting dirty. On 12/3/24 at 2:50 PM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) stated the entire kitchen should have been closed for a deep cleaning after V6 defecated in the kitchen area. V2 DON stated the smell was horrible and lingered for hours. V2 DON stated the facility should have obtained breakfast and lunch from another source that day (10/15/24) in order to maintain a sanitary environment for the residents. 2.) The local County Health Department Food Establishment Inspection Report dated 11/12/24 documents 'poor' for the facility kitchen non-food contact surfaces being cleaned and physical facilities installed, maintained and cleaned. This same report documents Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized were out of compliance. The facility Dish Machine Part Per Million (PPM) Record Log dated November 2024 documents 100 PPM for every entry on AM and PM shift from 11/1/24-11/26/24. On 11/27/24 at 9:15 AM V9 Dishwasher obtained a temperature from the dishwashing machine sanitize cycle of 115 degrees Fahrenheit (F). V9 stated there are not any litmus strips to check the sanitizer level with. On 12/3/24 at 11:55 AM V9 Dishwasher obtained a temperature from the dishwashing machine sanitize cycle of 100 degrees F. V9 stated the facility just got the litmus strips on 12/3/24. V9 applied the litmus paper to the clear liquid in the overflow container of the dishwasher with a less than 10 parts per million (PPM) reading. On 12/3/24 at 12:10 PM V19 Maintenance Director obtained a temperature from the dishwashing cycle after the cycle was completed of 115 degrees F. V19 then ran the same load of facility cooking pans through the dishwashing cycle, used a new litmus strip each time to obtain a reading of less than 10 PPM. V19 Maintenance Director removed the hose from the one fourth filled container of sanitizing solution sitting under the dishwasher which showed the end of the hose was wet. On 12/3/24 at 1:05 PM V19 Maintenance Director stated the dishwashing machine has not been sanitizing the dishes due to the hose that runs through the machine was 'weak' and not pulling the sanitizer through the hose up into the dishwasher. V19 Maintenance Director stated the facility dishwashing machine has not being running as it should but not aware of how long due to the dietary staff not monitoring the sanitization level correctly. V19 Maintenance Director stated The facility PPM log has the same reading for ever entry. We (facility) have not had litmus strips for months so there is no way anyone could have tested the dishwasher for the right amount of sanitizer when the strips you need to check it with aren't there. V19 stated V19 has never ordered litmus strips as it was V5 previous Dietary Manager's duty. V19 stated the facility dishwashing machine is considered a low temperature style dishwasher. V19 stated the temperature should be above at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to get the dishes cleaned. On 12/3/24 at 2:15 PM V40 Service Technician stated V40 is the service provider for the facility dishwashing machine. V40 stated V40 has been in this facility previously to provide maintenance on the facility dishwasher. V40 stated V40 was aware the facility was out of litmus strips. V40 stated V40 offered V5 previous Dietary Manager extra litmus strips in September and October 2024 and was told the facility would need to buy them. V40 stated the facility dishwasher is a low temperature style. V40 stated if the dishwasher does not maintain a temperature of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit(F) then the sanitizer should control any level of bacteria and/or organisms but if the sanitizer is not added to the dishwashing cycle then the dishwashing temperature has to be at least 180 degrees F. V40 stated the residents could be at risk of any potential bacteria that could be on the utensils, dishware and/or cookware if the dishwasher was either not at temperature and/or the sanitizer was not added to the dishwashing load. V40 stated the facility parts per million (PPM)log could not be correct due to the facility did not have litmus strips which are required to obtain the PPM readings. The facility policy titled Dishwasher Temperature revised 6/1/24 documents all items cleaned in the dishwasher will be washed in water that is sufficient to sanitize any and all items. For low temperature dishwashers (chemical sanitization), the wash temperature shall be 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The sanitizing solution shall be 50 parts per million (PPM) hypochlorite (chlorine) on dish surface in final rinse. Chemical solutions shall be maintained at the correct concentration, based on periodic testing, at least once per shift, and for the effective contact time according to manufacturer's guidelines. Results of concentration checks shall be recorded. Water temperatures shall be measured and recorded prior to each meal and/or after the dishwasher has been emptied or re-filled for cleaning purposes.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0949 (Tag F0949)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide Dementia training for all staff. This failure has the potent...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide Dementia training for all staff. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in facility. Findings include: The facility policy titled Behavior Health Services revised 4/25/23 documents the facility will have sufficient staff who provide direct services to residents with the appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number , acuity and diagnosis of the facility's resident populations. These competencies include but are not limited to knowledge of and appropriate training and supervisor for caring for residents with mental and psychosocial disorders identified in the facility assessment and implementing non-pharmacological interventions. The facility daily midnight census report dated 11/27/24 documents 33 residents residing the facility. The Facility assessment dated [DATE] documents the facility will include Dementia management training and address the care of the cognitively impaired. The facility Staff Education logs dated 2024 document Dementia training for the following: -V28 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) was hired on 6/17/24 and has zero hours of Dementia training documented. -V29 CNA was hired on 7/17/24 and has zero hours of Dementia training documented. -V32 CNA was hired on 10/14/24 and has zero hours of Dementia training documented. -V41 Social Service Director (SSD) was hired on 8/5/24 and has one hour of Dementia training documented. -V12 Dietary Aide was hired on 5/4/24 and has had zero hour of Dementia training documented. On 12/3/24 at 1:50 PM V1 Administrator stated the facility has not kept their staff current with Dementia training. V1 stated Dementia training has not been completed since April of 2023. V1 stated any staff who have been hired post April 2023 have not received any Dementia training. V1 stated V1 reached out to a person to come to the facility and provide Dementia training to get all staff trained on 12/10/24. On 12/4/24 at 3:50 PM V2 Director of Nurses (DON) the facility houses many residents with Dementia who could benefit from staff being trained on Dementia. V2 stated the facility need the training and would be able to provide more comprehensive care with Dementia training. On 12/10/24 at 9:00 AM V41 Social Service Director stated the facility proved a two day online training that included one hour of Dementia training. V41 stated having the staff trained on how to approach residents or how to deescalate behaviors before they become a problem will be very beneficial to the residents and the staff.
Oct 2024 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to assist with residents' transfer out of bed for three (...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to assist with residents' transfer out of bed for three (R236, R28, and R25) of 16 residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs) on the sample list of 23. Finding Include: 1.) On 10/01/24 at 10:45 AM, R236 was lying in bed covered with a sheet. R236 was wearing an incontinence brief with no shirt or pants. Upon entering R236's room, R236 stated are you here to get me up? R236 stated he usually gets dressed in the morning and goes to the dining room for breakfast, but no one has assisted him out of bed yet. On 10/02/24 at 9:15 AM, R236 was lying in bed covered with a sheet. R236 was wearing an incontinence brief with no shirt or pants. R236 stated he had breakfast in bed again this morning. R236 stated he would rather get out of bed for breakfast in the morning. On 10/02/24 at 9:17 AM, V5 CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant) stated V5 doesn't know if R236 usually gets up for breakfast or not, V5 is new to the facility and is not familiar with the residents. On 10/02/24 at 11:10 AM, V8 CNA states R236 usually stays in his room for breakfast and comes out for lunch. V8 states I don't know what his preference is I need to ask him. R236's admission assessment dated [DATE] at 10:34 AM, documents R236 is a one person assistance for transfers, ambulation, and dressing. 2.) On 10/01/24 at 10:35 AM, R28 was sitting up in a wheelchair with a finished breakfast tray in front of R28. V10 (R28's spouse) stated he arrived to the facility at 9:30 AM and R28 was still in bed and had not had breakfast. V10 stated he had to call the CNA's to assist R28 to get out of bed and get R28's breakfast. R28 stated she would like to get out of bed earlier but no one was available to help R28 this morning. The facility's Daily Lifestyle, Habit, and Routine Questionnaire dated 04/28/23 documents R28 prefers to wake up/get up between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. R28's Care Plan updated on 06/21/24 documents R28 needs assistance at this time and is dependent on staff in ADL areas for toileting, transfers, bathing, and dressing. 3.) On 10/03/24 at 9:04 AM, R25 was lying in bed in her pajamas. R25's breakfast was sitting on R25's bedside table by R25's recliner across the room from the bed and out of R25's reach. R25 stated that her breakfast has been sitting there for an hour and she is waiting on someone to help her out of bed. R25 states that she prefers to get up and get dressed between 7:00 am and 7:30 am. On 10/03/24 at 9:19 AM, V7 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) states she would expect the CNA's to assist R25 out of bed when the breakfast tray is delivered. The facility's Daily Lifestyle, Habit, and Routine Questionnaire dated 08/22/23 documents R25 prefers to wake up/get up at 6:00 AM. R25's Care Plan updated on 08/15/24 documents R25 needs assistance in all ADL areas except for eating.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow their oxygen policy by not dating residents' oxygen tubing, nebulizer tubing, and humidification bottles for two (R14 an...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow their oxygen policy by not dating residents' oxygen tubing, nebulizer tubing, and humidification bottles for two (R14 and R23) of three residents reviewed for oxygen in a total sample of 23. Findings include: The Facility's Oxygen Administration policy with a revision date of 10/2/24 documents a protocol to change oxygen tubing and mask/cannula weekly and as needed if it becomes soiled or contaminated. This policy documents a protocol to label the oxygen tubing and mask/cannula, if in use, with tape and date and initials.) During the facility tour on 10/1/24 at 10:00 AM, R14 was sitting in her wheelchair beside her bed. R14 was wearing a nasal cannula and was receiving oxygen from an oxygen concentrator. The humidifier bottle attached to the oxygen concentrator was labeled with a date of 9/19/24. R14's oxygen tubing was not labeled. At that time, R14 stated she did not know when her oxygen tubing was last changed. On 10/2/24 at 11:30 AM, V4 Registered Nurse stated oxygen tubing is to be changed weekly on Tuesday's on night shift. On 10/2/24 at 10:30 AM, R23 was sitting in his wheelchair watching television. Oxygen tubing was draped across an oxygen concentrator connected to a humidification bottle. The oxygen tubing and the humidifier bottle was not dated. A nebulizer machine was sitting on top of a bedside table. The nebulizer tubing was connected to a medication mouth piece and was spread out over the top of the nebulizer machine. The nebulizer tubing and medication mouth piece was not dated. At that time, R23 stated no one had changed any of his tubing except his IV (intravenous) tubing. On 10/2/24 at 2:30 PM, V2 Director of Nursing stated all the oxygen, nebulizer, and CPAP(continuous positive airway pressure - machine) is supposed to be changed weekly on Tuesday nights on the night shift.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0804 (Tag F0804)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide palatable hot food to two (R25, R28) of 16 residents reviewed for food in the sample list of 23. Findings Include: 1...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide palatable hot food to two (R25, R28) of 16 residents reviewed for food in the sample list of 23. Findings Include: 1.) On 10/01/24 at 1:30 PM, R25's lunch tray was sitting on bedside table, R25 states lunch was delivered at 1:15 PM and was cold when it was delivered. On 10/02/24 at 9:00 AM, R25's breakfast was on bedside table containing biscuits and white gravy. R25 consumed 50% of the breakfast. R25 stated breakfast was cold when she received it in her room. On 10/03/24 at 9:04 AM, R25 was lying in bed. R25's breakfast was sitting on R25's bedside table. R25 states that her breakfast has been sitting there for about an hour. R25's breakfast consisted of a biscuit covered with white gravy, sausage, and eggs. The biscuit covered with white gravy had a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The crumbled sausage had a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The scrambled eggs temperature was 79.4 degrees Fahrenheit. On 10/03/24 at 11:25 AM, V11 Dietary Manager stated the dietary aides pass the hall trays to residents that eat in their rooms. V11 states this morning R25's tray was delivered at 8:05 AM. V11 stated R25's breakfast would be cold if it sat for an hour before being eaten. The facility's Policy Record of Food Temperatures dated 2024 documents hot foods will be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. 2.) On 10/01/24 at 10:35 AM, R28 was sitting up in a wheelchair with finished breakfast tray in front of R28. R28 states the breakfast was cold when delivered to her room this morning. The facility's Policy Record of Food Temperatures dated 2024 documents hot foods will be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for one (R238) of two residents reviewed for catheters in the Sample List of 23. Findin...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for one (R238) of two residents reviewed for catheters in the Sample List of 23. Findings include: The facility's policy Enhanced Barrier Precautions dated 2024, documents an order for Enhanced Barrier Precautions will be obtained for residents with an indwelling medical device including urinary catheters. This policy states that make gown and gloves available near or outside of the resident's room. R238's Care Plan updated on 04/10/24 documents R238 requires an indwelling urinary catheter. R238's October 2024 Face Sheet documents R238 has a history of Urinary Tract Infections. On 10/01/2023 at 11:27 AM, R238 was lying in bed. R238 had an indwelling urinary catheter draining cloudy urine. The entrance to R238's room did not indicate that R238 was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) was not available outside of R238's room. On 10/02/24 at 11:05 AM, V8 CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant) performed catheter care for R238. V8 was not wearing a gown or mask. The entrance to R238's room did not indicate that R238 was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) was not available outside of R238's room. On 10/03/24 at 10:30 AM, V2 Director of Nurses states that any resident with a urinary catheter needs to be placed in Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
May 2024 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0558 (Tag F0558)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a call light was within reach for one (R1) of three residents reviewed for accommodation of needs on the sample list of...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a call light was within reach for one (R1) of three residents reviewed for accommodation of needs on the sample list of three. Findings include: The facility's Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response policy dated 1/5/3 documents, 5. With each interaction in the resident's room or bathroom, staff will ensure the call light is within reach of resident and secured, as needed. R1's care plan dated 5/15/24 documents an intervention to, Keep call light in reach at all times. On 5/22/24 at 9:30 AM, V1 Administrator walked into R1's room. R1 was sitting in a chair in the room. R1's call light was not in reach and the call light was on R1's bed. V1 took R1's call light off the bed rail and handed R1 the call light. V1 stated R1's call light was not within reach. On 5/22/24 at 9:35 AM, R1 stated R1 could not reach the call light. R1 stated it was not given to him after he was brought back from breakfast. The facility's Grievance/Concern Form dated 5/20/24 documents V23 (Family Member) was the person filing the complaint on the behalf of R1. This form documents a concern that R1 was assisted to bed and was left without the call light. On 5/23/24 at 1:00 PM, V1 Administrator stated R1's call light should have been in reach. V1 stated R1 ate breakfast in the dining room this morning and when R1 was brought back his call light wasn't handed to him and it was not in reach. V1 confirmed that R1 has had complaints concerning the call light not being in reach before and a grievance was filed on 5/20/24.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to assist with showers as scheduled for two (R1, R2) of three residents...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to assist with showers as scheduled for two (R1, R2) of three residents reviewed for showers on the sample list of three. Findings include: The facility's undated Resident Showers policy documents, 1. Residents will be provided showers as per request or as per facility schedule protocols and based upon resident safety. 1. The facility's Shower List documents R1 is to be given a shower on Wednesday and Saturdays. R1's facesheet documents R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] (Wednesday). R1's medical record does not contain documentation that R1 received a shower on 5/18/24 (Saturday). On 5/21/24 at 3:55 PM, V23 R1's Family Member stated R1 has been in the facility for almost a week and has not been showered. On 5/22/23 at 12:30 PM, V3 Licensed Practical Nurse provided a stack of shower sheets. V3 stated there were no shower sheets for R1. 2. The facility Shower List documents R2 is to be given showers on Wednesday and Saturdays. R2's shower sheets provided by V3 do not include a shower sheet for 4/27/24, 5/4/24, 5/11/24, or 5/18/ 24 (Saturdays). At that time, V3 stated it doesn't look like she is getting her showers on Saturdays. On 5/22/24 at 1:30 PM, R2 stated that R2 does not always get her showers on Saturdays and stated she likes to get her showers. On 5/22/23 at 1:00 PM, V2 Director of Nursing stated residents should be showered on their shower days.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a safe transfer for one (R2) of three residents reviewed for transfers on the sample list of three. Findings include: ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a safe transfer for one (R2) of three residents reviewed for transfers on the sample list of three. Findings include: On 5/22/24 at 1:30 PM, R2 was sitting in her room in a wheelchair. R2 had a three inch bruise above the left eyebrow. R2 stated she got the bruise when the mechanical lift arm where the sling connects hit her in the eye causing the bruise. R2 stated V25 Certified Nurse's Assistant was the staff member assisting her at the time. R2 stated no one helped V25 with the transfer. On 5/22/24 at 2:04 PM, V25 Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) stated V25 used the mechanical lift to put R2 in her wheelchair. V25 stated when she got her lowered into the chair she didn't realize there was still tension on the mechanical lift arm from the sling and when she unhooked the sling the lift arm hit R2 in the face. V25 stated she operated the controller and maneuvered R2 in the chair by herself. V25 stated there was another staff member in the doorway on standby but that she did the transfer by herself. V25 stated there are supposed to be two CNAs performing the transfer when using the mechanical lift. R2's event report dated 5/19/24 at 12:12 PM documents V25 reported the mechanical lift bumped R2 about the left eye this morning when getting R2 up. This report documents R2 has a bruise above the left eye. The facility's mechanical lift policy dated 4/5/19 documents, 4. There must be two CNAs present with their hands on the (mechanical lift). The policy also documents, 14. One CNA is to work the controls and the other CNA guides the lift.
Mar 2024 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegation of verbal abuse directly to the Administrator for one (R1) of five residents reviewed for abuse on the sample list of eig...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegation of verbal abuse directly to the Administrator for one (R1) of five residents reviewed for abuse on the sample list of eight. Findings include: On 3/4/24 at 9:49 AM, V5, Dietary Aide, stated she heard V11, CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant), yell at R1 to shut up. V5 stated she did not report this to V1, Administrator. On 3/5/24 at 8:43 AM, V18, Dietary Aide, stated she has heard V11 tell R1 to shut up. V18 stated it was a couple weeks ago. V18 stated she did not report this to V1. On 3/5/24 at 8:57 AM, V19, Dietary Aide, stated about two weeks ago, R1 was yelling and V11 told R1 to shut up. V19 stated she did not report this to V1. On 3/4/24 at 1:18 PM, V1, Administrator, stated all allegations of abuse are supposed to be reported to her immediately. The facility's Abuse Policy, with a revision date of 9/30/2017, documents the definition of verbal abuse as the use of oral language that includes disparaging and derogatory terms to patients regardless of their age, ability to comprehend, or disability. This policy states that all allegations of abuse are to be reported immediately to the facility's Administrator.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0557 (Tag F0557)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the right to be treated with respect and dignity for four (R1, R4, R5, and R6) of eight residents reviewed for dignity...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the right to be treated with respect and dignity for four (R1, R4, R5, and R6) of eight residents reviewed for dignity on the sample list of eight. Findings include: 1. On 3/4/24 at 9:49 AM, V5, Dietary Aide, stated V5 remembers when V11, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), told R1 to shut up in the dining room. V5 stated this happened about a week and a half ago. V5 stated R1 hurts a lot and she yells a lot. V5 stated R1 was hollering and V11 yelled at her and said, Would you just shut up! V5's witness statement, dated 3/5/34, written by V5, Dietary Aide, documents, V5 heard V11 scream at R1 to shut up two weeks ago in the dining room. On 3/5/24 at 8:43 AM, V18, Dietary Aide, stated she has heard V11 tell a resident to shut up. V18 stated it was a couple weeks ago. V18 stated V18 was behind the steam table and R1 was moaning and yelling. Then V11 said, There is nothing wrong with you, shut up. Her tone sounded annoyed. The resident didn't seem to notice and kept moaning. On 3/5/24 at 8:57 AM, V19, Dietary Aide, stated it ws about two weeks ago when V11 told R1 to shut up. V19 stated R1 screams a lot, but she can never say what is wrong. V19 stated R1 was yelling that day, and then V11 told her to shut up. V19's witness statement written by V19, and dated 3/5/24, documents V11 told R1 to shut up in the dining room two weeks ago. 2. On 3/5/24 at 9:35 AM, V21, Assistant Cook, stated one day in the dining room, R4 had a nose bleed and V28, CNA, yelled, Get your hands away from your face! V21 stated V21 felt like R4 was talked to disrespectfully by V28. R4's Care Plan, dated 12/8/23, documents R4 has evidence of cognitive impairment including short term memory loss due to diagnosis of Metabolic Encephalopathy. This care plan includes interventions to calm resident if signs of distress develop during the decision-making process (feeling overwhelmed, fatigue, agitation, restlessness, withdrawal) and to offer cues or guidance and limited number of choices as needed to assist R4 with decision making if she is having difficulty 3. On 3/5/24 at 9:18 AM, V20, Dietary Aide, stated two weeks ago, R6 had wet through her pants in the morning after breakfast. V20 stated she told V11, CNA, and at lunch time she was still wet. V20 stated V11 let her sit wet through her pants for several hours. R6's care plan, dated 8/2/18, documents R6 requires assistance with activities of daily living due to cognitive impairment and unsteady gait. This care plan documents to provide assistance with toileting. 4. On 3/5/24 at 11:25 AM, R5 wheeled self into the conference room and stated the CNAs (Certified Nurse's Assistants) have a poor choice in vocabulary. R5 stated several of the female CNAs cuss and use swear words too much for R5's liking. R5 stated he does not like all the cussing and swearing around R5, and staff seem to do it a lot. R5 stated he is very upset that this happens. R5 states that about two weeks ago, two CNAs gave him a bath and were cussing in front of R5 while giving him a bath. When asked if he could remember their names, R5 shrugged his shoulders and shook his head no, and stated he didn't know their names, but it is several of them. R5's Investigation Report, dated 2/19/24, documents R5 had spoken to V1, Administrator, about staff speaking inappropriately to R5 by cussing and swearing in front of R5. R5's Progress note, dated 2/26/2024 at 8:07 PM, documents R5 accused a CNA of cussing. On 3/4/24 at 1:18 PM, V1, Administrator, stated, We just had an inservice about employee code of conduct on 2/23/24. V1 stated cussing around residents is not acceptable. The facility's Code of Conduct, dated 10/25/23, documents examples of conduct and behavior that is considered inappropriate and are therefore prohibited by this policy include, but are not limited to the following: failure to treat all residents with kindness respect and dignity and using profanity, abusive, or suggestive language or gestures, or any other professional behavior.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Smoking Policies (Tag F0926)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure employees did not smoke in areas common area within the facility. This failure had the potential to affect all 38 residents residing...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure employees did not smoke in areas common area within the facility. This failure had the potential to affect all 38 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility's undated Employee hand book documents under the heading of Smoking and Tobacco use that, In keeping with the facility's intent to provide a safe and healthful work environment, smoking and chewing tobacco in the workplace is prohibited except in those locations that have been specifically designated as smoking areas. In situations where the preferences of smokers and nonsmokers are in direct conflict, the preference of nonsmokers will prevail. It is the employee's responsibility whom smokes, to keep the smoking areas clean. SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON BREAK AND MEAL TIMES ONLY! On 3/4/24 at 10:03 AM, V7, Dietary Aide, stated V7 has seen CNAs (Certified Nurse's Assistants) hitting vapes (electronic cigarettes) right in the dining room. V7 also stated V28, Unit Aide, will vape right in the hallways in front of the residents. On 3/4/24 at 10:14 AM, V8, Dietary Aide, stated some of the CNAs vape around the residents. V8 stated V28 vapes where ever he wants. V8 stated residents will be sitting in the common areas and he will just vape right by them. V8 stated he smokes a nicotine vape, so there is a cloud of smoke. On 3/4/24 at 1:18 PM, V1, Administrator, stated employees are to smoke/vape in designated smoking areas only. The facilities Resident Roster, with a run date of 3/4/24, provided by V1, Administrator, documents there are 38 residents residing in the facility.
Nov 2023 11 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from mental and verbal abus...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from mental and verbal abuse of one (R9) resident from another resident (R8). This failure affects two residents (R9, R8) out of two reviewed for Abuse in a sample list of 26 residents. Findings include: R8's Nurse Progress Note, dated 10/8/23 at 5:48 AM, documents, (R8) woke up very agitated. Yelling at roommate (R9) telling (R9) she owns the place, and yelling rude comments upsetting (R9). Also yelling at staff and unable to be calmed and redirected. (R8) insists she bought the place with cash and continue to yell out rude comments to (R9). (R9) left room to sit in hall. R8's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R8 as severely cognitively impaired. R9's undated Face Sheet documents R9 admitted to facility on 9/14/23. This same Face Sheet documents R9's medical diagnoses of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Asthma. R9's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R9 as cognitively intact. R9's Care Plan does not include a focus area, goal, nor interventions for R9 being at risk for abuse. R9's Nurse Progress Note, dated 10/8/23 at 5:49 AM, documents, (R9's) roommate (R8) woke up yelling rude comments to (R9). Staff intervened and tried to calm (R8). (R9) came to sit in hallway expressed she was upset and didn't like to be yelled at. (R9) asked if a room change can be made soon. Will inquire with Social Service department. On 11/14/23 at 3:30 PM, R9 stated, That woman (R8) yelled and cussed at me. It really scared me. I had to leave my room and sit in the hallway until (R8) calmed down. (R8) would sleep all day and be awake all night. Every night (R8) would yell out. That night (10/8/23) was the worst of it. (R8) has that Dementia. I didn't like having to sit in the hall like that but I was too scared to go back into my room. (R8) kept yelling 'get out of my house' and 'I paid for this house, you don't belong here' along with some pretty nasty cuss words. (R8) would take the [NAME] name in [NAME] too. (R8) yelled 'get out of my G******(expletive) room right now!' at me. I am a tough old bird but (R8) yelling at me like that really scared me. On 11/14/23 at 4:00 PM, V1, Administrator, stated V1 was not aware of any allegations of abuse by R9. V1 stated staff should have reported this to V1 as Abuse Coordinator. V1 stated, We (facility) strive to make sure every resident feels safe. This situation was not handled well. (R8) did yell at (R9). (R9) did not tell me that she was scared but she did say that (R8) yelled at her and that forced (R9) to leave the room. It sounds like (R8) yelled at (R9) making (R9) uncomfortable enough to leave the room. The facility policy titled 'Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Policy', reviewed 12/24/22, documents the resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. Verbal abuse is defined as oral, written or gestured language that includes disparaging or derogatory terms to patients or their families, within their hearing or seeing distance, regardless of their age, ability to comprehend or disability.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of mental and verbal abuse of one (R9) residen...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of mental and verbal abuse of one (R9) resident from another resident (R8) with known behaviors to the State Agency timely. This failure affects two residents (R9, R8) out of two reviewed for Abuse in a sample list of 26 residents. Findings include: The facility policy titled 'Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Policy', reviewed 12/24/22, documents the facility abuse Coordinator is the Administrator. All employees must immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property to exploitation to the Administrator. If the alleged perpetrator is a resident, the resident will be separated from the alleged victim and the resident's condition will be evaluated as soon as reasonably possible to determine the most suitable therapy and placement for the resident. This will be done taking into consideration the safety of our residents and employees of the facility. R9's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R9 as cognitively intact. R9's Nurse Progress Note, dated 10/8/23 at 5:49 AM, documents, (R9's) roommate (R8) woke up yelling rude comments to (R9). Staff intervened and tried to calm (R8). (R9) came to sit in hallway expressed she was upset and didn't like to be yelled at. (R9) asked if a room change can be made soon. Will inquire with Social Service department. An initial report to the State Agency, dated 11/14/23, documents R9 was allegedly verbally and mentally abused by R8 on 10/8/23. On 11/16/23 at 12:25 PM, V1, Administrator, stated V8, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), should have reported R9's allegation of verbal abuse to V1 as soon as it happened. V1 stated the facility abuse policy was not followed because R9's allegation was not reported to V1 Abuse Coordinator. V1 Administrator stated, We (facility) have a thorough Abuse Policy which instructs staff to report all allegations to the Abuse Coordinator. (V8) did not do that. I was not able to even start my investigation until 11/14/23 when I was first made aware of the situation.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect one (R9) resident from further potential abuse by another r...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect one (R9) resident from further potential abuse by another resident (R8). This failure affects two residents (R9, R8) out of two reviewed for Abuse in a sample list of 26 residents. Findings include: R9's undated Face Sheet documents R9 admitted to facility on 9/14/23. This same Face Sheet documents R9's medical diagnoses of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Asthma. R9's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R9 as cognitively intact. R9's Census report does not document a room reassignment on 10/8/23. This same report documents R9 was reassigned to a new room on 10/10/23. R9's Medical Record does not document any assessments completed for R9 following R9's allegation of verbal and mental abuse from R8. R9's Nurse Progress Note, dated 10/8/23 at 5:49 AM, documents, (R9's) roommate (R8) woke up yelling rude comments to (R9). Staff intervened and tried to calm (R8). (R9) came to sit in hallway expressed she was upset and didn't like to be yelled at. (R9) asked if a room change can be made soon. Will inquire with Social Service department. R8's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R8 as severely cognitively impaired. On 11/14/23 at 3:30 PM, R9 stated, That woman (R8) yelled and cussed at me. It really scared me. I had to leave my room and sit in the hallway until (R8) calmed down. I didn't like having to sit in the hall like that but I was too scared to go back into my room. (R8) kept yelling 'get out of my house' and 'I paid for this house, you don't belong here' along with some pretty nasty cuss words. (R8) would take the [NAME] name in [NAME] too. (R8) yelled 'get out of my G******(expletive) room right now!' at me. I am a tough old bird but (R8) yelling at me like that really scared me. I just waited until (R8) fell asleep and then went back in and laid down. I couldn't go back to sleep because I was scared (R8) would wake up and do something. They (facility) didn't have anywhere else for me to go, so I just went back in my room with (R8). On 11/14/23 at 4:05 PM, V11, Social Service Director (SSD), stated, (R9) came to me on 10/10/23 to ask to change rooms. (R9) told me her roommate (R8) and her were not compatible and wanted to change rooms. No one ever said anything to me about (R9) being yelled at or having to sit in the hallway or anything like that. No one ever said anything at all to me about that situation. On 11/16/23 at 12:25 PM, V1, Administrator, stated V8, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), should have reported R9's allegation of abuse to V1 as soon as it happened. V1 stated R9 should have been separated from R8 immediately that morning (10/8/23). V1 stated, If I would have known about that incident, I would have told the staff to make sure to separate the two residents until we (facility) could investigate further. There have been no other altercations involving (R8) with any other residents. V1, Administrator, stated R9 continued to be roommates with R8 until 10/10/23, when R9 came to V11, SSD, to request a new room. The facility policy titled 'Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Policy', reviewed 12/24/22, documents, If the alleged perpetrator is a resident, the resident will be separated from the alleged victim and the resident's condition will be evaluated as soon as reasonably possible to determine the most suitable therapy and placement for the resident. This will be done taking into consideration the safety of our residents and employees of the facility. If a resident is the recipient of any type of physical, mental, sexual or psychological abuse or injury, all steps will be taken in order to ensure their safety. The following steps will be taken immediately: remove the resident to a safe area where the staff can monitor.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Resident Transfer Form for one (R42) resident when transf...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Resident Transfer Form for one (R42) resident when transferring to the hospital out of two residents reviewed for Hospitalization in a sample list of 26 residents. Findings include: R42's undated Face Sheet documents R42 admitted to facility on 10/26/23. This same Face Sheet documents R42's medical diagnoses of Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Pneumonia due to other specified Bacteria, Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Dysphagia and Essential Hypertension. R42's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R42 had modified independence in decision making skills. R42's Nurse Progress Note, dated 11/2/23 at 1:00 PM, documents R42 was transferred to the emergency room per emergency medical transport services. R42's Medical Record does not document a Resident Transfer form being given to R42 nor to emergency service personnel on 11/2/23 when transferred to the hospital. On 11/16/23 at 11:25 PM, V7, Resident Care Coordinator/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, We (facility) complete a 'Resident Transfer Form' observation and then print that out and send it with the emergency services personnel when a resident is transferred to the hospital. (R42) does not have a Resident Transfer Form completed for when he went to the emergency room on [DATE]. You would see it in the computer and it is not there. We (facility) do not have a special policy for that, but that is what we expect and have trained the nurses to do.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0625 (Tag F0625)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Bed Hold Policy for one (R42) resident when transferring ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Bed Hold Policy for one (R42) resident when transferring to the hospital out of two residents reviewed for Hospitalization in a sample list of 26 residents. Findings include: R42's undated Face Sheet documents R42 admitted to facility on 10/26/23. This same Face Sheet documents R42's medical diagnoses of Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Pneumonia due to other specified Bacteria, Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Dysphagia and Essential Hypertension. R42's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R42 had modified independence in decision making skills. R42's Nurse Progress Note, dated 11/2/23 at 1:00 PM, documents R42 was transferred to the emergency room per emergency medical transport services. R42's Medical Record does not document a Bed Hold Policy being given to R42 on 11/2/23 when transferred to the hospital nor within 24 hours after transfer. On 11/16/23 09:20 AM, V7, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated when a resident is transferred to the hospital the nurse assigned to that resident will provide the resident or the Power of Attorney (POA) with all the necessary paperwork including the bed hold policy. V7 stated, We (facility) have never really documented the bed hold policies have been sent with any resident. I guess if it is not documented it is not done. We (facility) have no proof that the bed hold policy was ever sent with (R42). On 11/16/23 at 9:30 AM, V9, [NAME] Manager, stated, (R42) was sent to the hospital on [DATE]. There is no documentation that (R42's) bed hold policy was ever sent with him. That is supposed to be documented and was not. The facility policy titled 'Bed Hold Notice Upon Transfer to Hospital or Therapeutic Leave', reviewed on 1/11/19, documents at the time of transfer for hospitalization or therapeutic leave, the facility will provide to the resident and/or the resident representative written notice which specifies the duration of the bed-hold policy and addresses information explaining the return of the resident to the next available bed. Bed Hold means the holding or reserving a resident's bed while the resident is absent from the facility for therapeutic leave or hospitalization. In the event of an emergency transfer of a resident, the facility will provide within 24 hours written notice of the facility's bed-hold policies, as stipulated in each State's plan.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for pressure ulcer prevention...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for pressure ulcer prevention. (R19) is one of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers in a sample of 26. Findings include: The following diagnoses for R19 are listed on the November 2023 Physician's Order Sheet (POS) as follows: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery, Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint and Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission. The same POS has an order for R19's feet to be floated while in bed. The Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R19 is cognitively intact. The same MDS documents R19 requires extensive assistance with all activities of daily living. R19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from the hospital after having surgery on her left knee. R19's progress notes, dated 10/13/23 at 8:14 AM, V16, nurse, went to remove steri strips per physician's order. Top steristrips removed without issue. The mid to bottom incision not fully healed, new steristrips placed. R19 is red to right heel. Orders placed to float heels (suspended in the air, prevent from touching suface) while in bed On 11/14/23 at 12:30 PM, R19 was observed with both feet sitting directly on the sheet in bed. No floating devices were observed to being used to float R19's feet. The same day at 3:30 PM, R19 feet were sitting on top of the sheet. No floating devices observed per physician's order. On 11/15/23 at 1:52 PM, R19 was lying in bed flat on her back. Both feet had slipper socks with grippers on them, with heels sitting directly on the bed. No floating device being used for R19's feet/heels. On 11/15/23 at 3:44 PM, V2, Director of Nursing, and V7, Resident Care Coordinator went into R19's room. V2 and V7 went to check R19's feet to see if they were being floated . R19's feet were directly on the bed. V2, DON, tried to put a pillow under resident feet , and the resident stated she did not want a pillow under her feet because it hurts her knees. V2 stated staff should have notified the doctor since the resident stated it hurts her knees when trying to float R19's feet. On 11/15/23 at 3:45 PM, V2, DON, stated, The staff should of reported this information to R19's physician and it should of not been marked off as being floated in the treatment record. R19's care plan does not address floating of the feet per physician's order under the section title problems Pressure Ulcers. The facility's policy titled : Pressure Injury Prevention Guidelines, dated 6/9/21, reads : To prevent the formation of avoidable pressure injuries and to promote healing of existing pressure injuries, it the policy of the facility to implement evidence-base interventions for all residents who are assessed at risk or who have a pressure injury present. #3 Interventions will be implemented in accordance with physician orders, including the type of prevention devices to be used and , for tasks, the frequency for performing them.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store and clean Continuous Positive Airway P...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store and clean Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) masks and machines for two of three residents (R36, R143) reviewed for respiratory care on the sample list of 26. Findings include: The CPAP Cleaning policy, dated 6/25/23, documents, CPAP is a respiratory therapy intervention used to provide a patent airway during periods of sleep apnea. Respiratory therapy equipment can become colonized with infectious organisms and serve as a source of respiratory infections. If humidification is required, distilled or sterile water should be used to fill the humidifier chamber. Staff should empty the chamber completely after each use and wipe dry. Staff should clean masks daily after use with CPAP cleaning wipe or soap and water, dry well, and cover with a plastic bag when not in use. On a weekly basis, staff should wash headgear/straps in warm soapy water and air dry as well as wash tubing with warm soapy water and air dry. 1. R36's Problem List, dated November 2023, documents R36 is diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. R36's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated November 2023, documents order for CPAP on at bedtime. On 11/14/23 at 3:51 PM, on 11/15/23 at 3:45 PM, and on 11/16/23 at 9:34 AM, R36's CPAP mask was hanging on a hook on the wall, with no plastic bag or covering to keep it clean. The humidification reservoir was half filled and had condensation on the lid and sides. 2. R143's Problem List, dated November 2023, documents R143 is diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. R143's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated November 2023, documents order for CPAP on at bedtime. On 11/14/23 at 1:00 PM, on 11/15/23 at 10:30 AM, and on 11/16/23 at 9:30 AM, R143's CPAP mask was laying on his bedside dresser, with no plastic bag or covering to keep it clean. The humidification reservoir was half filled and had condensation on the lid and sides. On 11/15/23 at 10:30 AM, R143 stated his CPAP had not been cleaned since his admission on [DATE]. R143 stated it needs to be done because when he does it at home, a lot of dirt comes out of it. On 11/16/23 at 9:34 AM, V15, Licensed Practical Nurse, stated the CPAP mask and reservoir should be cleaned daily and stored in a plastic bag when not in use. V15 stated the tubing and straps should be cleaned at least weekly. V15 confirmed it does not appear staff are cleaning the CPAP machines, and there is no physician order to do so. V15 stated it is important to clean CPAP machines daily because CPAP machines can grow harmful organisms. On 11/16/23 at 3:44 PM, V7, Resident Care Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist, stated staff should be following the facility's CPAP policy, and should be cleaning the CPAP masks and humidification reservoirs daily and the tubing and straps weekly. The masks should be stored in a plastic bag when not in use.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Menu Adequacy (Tag F0803)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the planned menu and failed to serve a vegetab...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the planned menu and failed to serve a vegetable item to resident receiving mechanical soft diets. This failure affects seven residents (R6, R7, R8, R16, R18, R23, and R33) out of seven reviewed for mechanical diets on the sample list of 26. Findings include: On 11/14/23 at 9:54 AM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, We have 7 residents who receive mechanical soft diets. On 11/14/23 during the lunch meal service from 11:59 AM through 12:45 PM, R6, R7, R8, R16, R18, R23, and R33 were served their noon meal in mechanical soft texture, which did not include brussels sprouts served to all other residents. On 11/14/23 at 12:59 PM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, What, the mechanical softs didn't get the brussels sprouts? V4 then asked, Does the spreadsheet say they can have them? V4 then went to check the dietary spreadsheet for Tuesday (11/14/23) and stated, Oh, the mechanical soft diet was supposed to get green beans. V4 then approached V6, Dietary Aide, who had conducted the service from the steam table for lunch and asked, Was there any green beans on the table for the mechanical soft diets? V6 replied, There was not any alternative for the brussels sprouts except for corn but we can't give corn with the mechanical soft diets. V6 then clarified, None of the resident's receiving mechanical soft diets were served any vegetable. The facility spreadsheet (undated) for Tuesday of week 2 (11/14/23) documents for dental soft/ mechanical soft diets to serve chopped soft green beans as an alternative to the brussels sprouts served for the regular diet. R6's current Physician Order Sheet (POS) dated 11/17/23 documents R6 is to receive a mechanical soft diet. R7's current POS dated 11/17/23 documents R7 is to receive a mechanical soft diet. R8's POS dated 11/17/23 documents R8 is to receive a mechanical soft diet. R16's current POS dated 11/17/23 documents R16 is to receive a mechanical soft diet. R18's current [NAME] dated 11/17/23 documents R18 is to receive a mechanical soft/ ground meat diet. R23's current POS dated 11/17/23 documents R23 is to receive a mechanical soft/ ground meat diet. R33's current POS dated 11/17/23 documents R33 is to receive a mechanical texture (minced and moist) diet.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0801 (Tag F0801)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to designate a clinically qualified Director of Food and Nutrition Services. This failure has the potential to affect all 39 res...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to designate a clinically qualified Director of Food and Nutrition Services. This failure has the potential to affect all 39 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 11/14/23 at 9:54 AM, V3, Dishwasher, identified V4 as the Dietary Manager. On 11/14/23 at 9:59 AM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, I am the Dietary Manager. V4 further stated, I have a CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) certificate from Serve-Safe; it is a one day course, about 8 hours (cooking sanitation certificate). V4 then stated, I do not have a CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) certificate or a CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) certificate. On 11/15/23 at 3:46 PM, V4 stated, We do have a Registered Dietician (V12), who is not full time. (V12) works as a consultant. V4 then confirmed her qualifications from the federal requirements (F801) by stating, I am not a Registered Dietician, I do not have the CDM or CFPP, I have the CFPM which was a one day course. The CDM is 120 hours of course hours. I don't have any type of service certifications. I don't have any college degree in food service or hospitality. V4 further stated, My current certificate (CFPM) I did complete that on 3/6/20, and I did work at (previous nursing home) for almost 2 years. and I took over the Dietary Manager position here in March 2023. On 11/16/23 at 9:13 AM, V4 acknowledged not meeting the state standards for Dietetic Service Supervisor (reference Illinois Admin code Part 300.330, Definitions), as additionally required by this federal regulatory section, by stating, I am not an RD (Registered Dietician), I am not a graduate of a dietetic and nutrition school or program authorized by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. V4 continued, I am not a graduate of an approved course for food service supervision that provided 90 or more class hours prior to 1990, I didn't graduate high school until 1994. V4 then stated, I have not completed a CDM course, I don't have a CDM certificate, and I don't have any military experience. On 11/15/23 at 3:42 PM, and 11/16/23 at 9:13 AM, V4 was actively managing and supervising the cooking, food preparations, and menu planning for the facility kitchen. There were concerns identified with other employee qualifications such as the Dishwasher (V3) did not have a Food Handler's certificate, failure to serve a menu item to residents receiving mechanical diets, as well as sanitation concerns including a soiled can opener, and V3 cross contaminating from the soiled side of the dish washing machine to the clean side. V4's Serve Safe certificate confirms V4 received a Certified Food Protection Manager (not a Certified Food Protection Professional, and not a Certified Dietary Manager) on 3/6/2020. The facility's Resident Roster, dated 11/14/23, documents 39 residents reside in the facility, all of whom consume food prepared in the facility kitchen.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0802 (Tag F0802)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to employ dietary support staff with the appropriate com...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to employ dietary support staff with the appropriate competencies to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. This failure has the potential to affect all 39 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 11/14/23 at 9:54 am, V3, Dishwasher, was actively operating the facility's dishwashing machine by placing soiled dishes, cups, glasses, utensils, and cooking wares into one side of the machine, operating the machine through a wash, sanitation, and rinse cycles, then removing the same cleaned food service wares from the opposite side of the machine. V3 stated, I do not have a Food Handler's certificate. When requested to conduct a chlorine test on the dishwashing machine, V3 stated, I don't know where the tests are, they didn't tell me anything and I am new here. On 11/14/23 at 9:59 AM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, I know (V3) doesn't have his Food Handler's certificate, he is new and I will probably go ahead and pull him out of duty to go ahead and take the course today. It should only take an hour or two at the most. On 11/15/23 at 3:46 PM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, I took (V3, Dishwasher) off the schedule until he comes in and does the Food Handler's training. V4 further stated, (V3) is new but I don't know for sure what his start date was, and I don't want to tell you the wrong date. V4 stated, (V3) is the only one working in the kitchen who does not have the Food Handler's certificate. On 11/15/23 at 3:55 PM, V14, Accounts Payable/ Payroll Associate, provided a copy of V3's Employee Profile which documents V3 started as an employee at the facility on 8/22/23. The Illinois Public Act [PHONE NUMBER] (4/12/16) documents, Anyone working with unpackaged food, food equipment, utensils, or food contact surfaces is defined as a food handler. Food handlers working in non-restaurants (nursing homes and long term care facilities) must have the training completed, with enforcement to begin January 1, 2017. The facility's Resident Roster, dated 11/14/23, documents 39 residents reside in the facility, all of whom consume food prepared in the facility's kitchen.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain kitchen sanitation to prevent cross contamination of soiled items and wares to clean items and food contact surfaces...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain kitchen sanitation to prevent cross contamination of soiled items and wares to clean items and food contact surfaces. This failure has the potential to affect all 39 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: 1. On 11/14/23 at 9:54 AM, V3, Dishwasher, was actively running food service wares through the dishwashing machine, handling, and rinsing soiled dish wares on the soiled side of the dishwashing machine, and consistently walking to the clean side of the machine to handle clean wares, repositioning the wares to facilitate water drainage, then handling the clean wares to place them onto storage shelving, all without any benefit of hand hygiene, neither washing hands, using an alcohol hand rub, nor utilizing gloves. V4, Dietary Manager, stated, (V3) is new but I asked the (former employee) if he had trained him, and I talked to (V3) and he said (former employee) had told (V3) some things, but was still saying (V3) didn't know anything. V4 further stated, I know (V3) does not have his food handler's certificate, so I think I am probably going to pull him off duty today and have him complete the training. On 11/16/23 at 9:45 AM, V3 was actively operating the dishwashing machine, handling, and rinsing soiled food service wares on the soiled side of the machine, then going directly to the clean side of the machine and handling clean plastic pitcher lids to reposition them to facilitate water drainage. On 11/16/23 at 9:53 AM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, I know (V3) got at least some training from (former employee) and I had him do the Food Handler's training today. 2. On 11/14/23 at 10:15 AM, the facility commercial can opener had a blackened gummy substance on the piercing tip (food contact surface). On 11/15/23 at 4:15 PM, the can opener remained as described with blackened gummy substance on the piercing tip. On 11/15/23 at 4:15 PM, V4, Dietary Manager, stated, I think that is there because my cook just opened a can. When informed that the can opener had the same appearance in the morning of the prior day, V4 stated, They know better, I want this to be cleaned 3 times per day. V4 then disassembled the can opener and placed it on the soiled side of the dishwashing machine. The facility's Resident Roster, dated 11/14/23, documents 39 residents reside in the facility, all of whom consume food prepared in the facility kitchen.
Jan 2023 7 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician and a resident's Power of Attorney (POA) of a ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician and a resident's Power of Attorney (POA) of a burn from hot coffee in a timely manor for one resident (R12) of one resident reviewed for burns in a sample list of 19 residents. Findings Include: R12's Continuity of Care Document, printed 1/4/23 at 2:18PM, includes the following diagnoses: Tremor, Alzheimer's Disease, Anxiety Disorder, and Depression. R12's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R12 is cognitively intact and requires only set up assistance with eating. R12's progress note, dated 9/2/22 at 5:55AM, states, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) assisted (R12) with AM care and reported a burn on left midthigh. (R12) stated (R12) spilled coffee on (R12's) thigh yesterday and reported it to the nurse. The nurse cleaned the area and put (transparent dressing) over blister. (R12) stated 'it was a blister but it busted open' Upon assessment area is 5.5 centimeters by 2.5 centimeters. irregular shape. No drainage noted. Blister was ruptured. (R12) states area is sore. Wound cleansed and covered with (Transparent dressing). R12's progress note, dated 9/2/22 at 10:45AM, documents, Call placed to Power of Attorney about the blister on (R12's) thigh from spilling hot coffee. R12's progress note, dated 9/2/22 at 11:20AM, documents, Medical Doctor Faxed back note on fax sent for blister. There is no documentation in R12's medical record to indicate the burn was assessed, the Power of Attorney was notified, or the doctor was notified on 9/1/22 when the injury occurred. On 1/4/23 at 4:20PM, V10, Medical Doctor, stated, If it blistered, I would say it was a second degree burn. It was in a small area, so I don't believe (R12) needed to be seen by the emergency room. They should have notified me for a treatment order as soon as it happened. On 1/5/23 at 10:32AM, R12 stated, I was in my room eating and I bumped my coffee with the other hand. It spilled on my left leg. It was hot and I got burned. I would not want my coffee to be cooler. I like hot coffee. I don't think my hands were shaking, I just bumped the cup. It was a nasty blister and it hurt. They came in when I called out. The nurse looked at it, cleaned it up, and put a bandage on it. On 1/5/23 at 10:00AM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, A wound assessment should have been documented on 9/1/22 for (R12) as soon as the injury happened. The doctor and the Power of Attorney should have been notified then too.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for the use of diuretics for three of three residents (R5, R10, and R31) reviewed for diuretics on the sa...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for the use of diuretics for three of three residents (R5, R10, and R31) reviewed for diuretics on the sample list of 19. Findings include: 1. R5's physician's order, dated 5/13/22, documents an order for triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Diuretic) capsule 37.5-25 milligrams (mg) 1 tablet by mouth once every day. R5's careplan, with a revision date of 11/24/22, does not include a diuretic care plan. 2. R10's physician's order, dated 6/25/22, documents an order for furosemide (Diuretic) tablet 20 mg 1 tablet by mouth every morning. R10's care plan, with a review date of 11/28/22, does not include a diuretic care plan. 3. R31's physician's order, dated 5/7/22, documents an order for furosemide tablet 20 mg 1 tablet every day as needed for leg swelling, and an order dated 5/12/22, for lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide (Diuretic) tablet 20-12.5 mg 1 tablet every morning. On 1/4/22 at 1:48 AM, V2 Director of Nursing stated there should be a care plan for the use of a diuretic.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance for shaving to one (R1) of two dep...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance for shaving to one (R1) of two dependent residents reviewed for activities of daily living from a total sample list of 19. Findings include: R1's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents R1 as cognitively intact and requiring extensive assistance with personal cares, including shaving. On 1/3/23 at 11:30AM, R1 was sitting in a recliner and had approximately one half inch of facial beard growth. On 1/3/23 at 11:31AM, R1 stated, I want to be shaved but I only get shaved when I get a bath and my bath is on Wednesday. When we are short staffed, they don't come in very often, it is frustrating. On 1/4/23 at 1:30PM, R1 remains unshaven. R1 stated, I haven't been shaved and no one has offered to shave me. R1 then asked the surveyor if she could shave him. On 1/4/23 at 3:55PM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, I would expect residents to be shaved daily. On 1/4/23 at 4:00PM, V2, Director of Nursing, asked R1 if he would like to be shaved. R1 stated, Certainly. The facility provided resident shower and shave documentation for R1. The only shave for R1 in the months of December 2022 and January 2023 occurred on 12/10/22. The facility Activities of Daily Living Policy dated 1/5/23 documents, A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Medication Errors (Tag F0758)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to assess for the use of a psychotropic medication, failed to identify...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to assess for the use of a psychotropic medication, failed to identify and track behaviors, and failed to attempt non pharmacological interventions for two of five (R24 and R31) residents reviewed for psychotropic medications in a sample list of 19 residents. Findings Include: 1. R24's Physician's Order Sheet (POS), dated 1/1/23 thru 1/31/23, includes a physician's order for Olanzapine (antipsychotic) 2.5 milligram tablet Once Every Evening Daily. This medication was ordered 7/24/22. R24 is documented as being admitted to the facility on [DATE]. There is no documentation of non pharmacological interventions attempted prior to ordering this medication. There is no psychotropic medication assessment documented for this medication. Resident specific, targeted behaviors are not documented as identified or tracked since this medication was ordered. On 1/5/22 at 10:00AM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, I guess I missed the assessment for (R24).2. R31's physician's order, dated 6/6/22, documents an order for Zoloft (antidepressant) 25 milligrams one tablet by mouth every day, and a physician's order, dated 5/7/22, for Trazodone 100 milligrams one tablet at bedtime. R31's care plan, dated 5/7/22, documents R31 has potential to display mood symptoms such as crying/tearfulness, making false accusations towards staff, loss of appetite, isolation/withdrawal due to diagnosis of depression. This care plan documents an intervention to document any mood symptoms per mood/behavior tracking flow sheets. R31's medical record did not contain any behavior tracking flow sheets. On 1/4/22 at 1:48 AM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated there was no behavior tracking for R31. The facility's Use of Psychotropic Medication policy, with a revision date of 1/4/23, documents, The indications for initiating, withdrawing, or withholding medications, as well as the use of non-pharmacological approaches, will be determined by: a. Assessing the resident's underlying condition, current signs, symptoms, expressions, and preferences and goals for treatment. This policy also documents under 4. ii. that, Non-pharmacological interventions that have been attempted, and the target symptoms for monitoring shall be included in the documentation.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate storage in the designated resident's medication refrigerator. This failure has the potential to affect all...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate storage in the designated resident's medication refrigerator. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 residents in the facility. Findings include: On 1/4/23 at 11:30AM, the medication refrigerator in the medication storage room contained stock Tuberculin and Influenza vaccines, Biscodyl Suppositories, and Probiotics for all resident's use when needed. The refrigerator also contained 11 vials of Lorazepam for a discharged resident. Additionally, the refrigerator contained resident candy and cheese. The freezer above this same refrigerator contained resident ice cream, magic cups, and human breast milk. On 1/4/23 at 11:39AM, V5, Licensed Practical Nurse, stated, We have a food fridge but is full and not very clean. On 1/4/23 at 1:00PM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, They should not be storing food with medicines. I will get them another refrigerator. The facility Medication Storage Policy, dated 1/5/23, documents, It is the policy of this facility to ensure all mediations housed on our premises will be stored in the pharmacy and or medication room according to the manufacture's recommendation and sufficient to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, ventilation, moisture control, segregation and security. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form, dated 1/3/23, documents 33 residents reside in the facility.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure oil filled fryers were free from accumulated food crumbs between the use of the fryers. This failure has the potential...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure oil filled fryers were free from accumulated food crumbs between the use of the fryers. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 1/03/23 at 9:24 AM, there were two fryers filled with cooking oil in the kitchen. The surface of the oil had fried food crumbs floating over the surface of the oil. The edge of the fryer where the fryer basket handle rested was covered with fried crumbs of food. V12, Assistant Dietary Manager, stated they change the oil once a week, but that the oil should be strained between use. V12 stated they use the fryers frequently. V12 stated V12 turns them on in the morning and uses them throughout the day. V12 stated the crumbs were not from breakfast. On 1/4/22 at 11:44 AM, the surface of the oil in the fryer basket continued to have food crumbs floating on the surface and the edge of the fryer where the basket handle rested was covered with fried crumbs of food. V12 stated the oil in the fryer had not been strained. On 1/5/22 at 9:30 AM, the surface of the oil in the fryer basket continued to have food crumbs floating on the surface and the edge of the fryer where the basket handle rested was covered with fried crumbs of food. The resident's Census and Condition report, dated 1/03/23, signed by V2, Director of Nursing, documents there are 33 residents residing in the facility.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

2) On 1/5/23 at 8:00AM, V13, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), was at the nurses station without a mask covering V13's nose, swabbing her nares. V13, C.N.A., was red in the face, with watering eye...

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2) On 1/5/23 at 8:00AM, V13, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), was at the nurses station without a mask covering V13's nose, swabbing her nares. V13, C.N.A., was red in the face, with watering eyes and a runny nose. V13, C.N.A., was asked if she was sick and stated, That's why I'm testing. On 1/5/23 at 8:15AM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, The staff know better. They are supposed to test in my office and they are not supposed to self test. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form, dated 1/3/23, documents 33 residents reside in the facility. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to correctly utilize Personal Protective Equipment and failed to maintain transmission based precautions. These failures have the potential to effect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Finding Include: On 1/3/23 at 9:00AM, there was a notice posted on the main entrance to the facility indicating the facility was in outbreak status for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) II Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID19). Upon entry the facility was screening all visitors. On 1/3/23 at 9:15AM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, We are in outbreak and we require an N95 Mask and eye protection at all times, and gown and gloves as well when giving care for residents on Transmission Based Precautions. All of our isolated residents are in private rooms. R12's progress note, dated 1/3/23 at 2:33AM, documents, Isolation continues due to Covid virus. On 1/3/23 at 10:00AM, R12's door was open to the hallway. R12 was observed from the hallway coughing loudly. R12 stated, I have COVID. On 1/04/23 at 12:08 PM, V9, Laundry Aide, was going into multiple resident rooms. She was wearing a mask, but the bottom elastic strap was hanging loose. V9 stated the correct way to wear a mask is with both straps in place. V9 stated, I take clean laundry to all rooms in the facility. When asked if that included the isolation rooms, V9 verified it did. On 01/04/23 at 12:11 PM, V4, Registered Nurse, was on the back hall providing care. V4 had on a mask with the bottom strap hanging loose. V4 stated the correct way to wear a mask is with both straps in place. On 1/5/23 at 10:00AM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated, It is not appropriate for a (mask) to leave one set of straps dangling and that the doors to isolation rooms should be closed.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
  • "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
  • "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 1 life-threatening violation(s), $61,906 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 40 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $61,906 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Illinois. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has a substantiated abuse finding. Extreme caution advised. Explore alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Arthur Home, The's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns ARTHUR HOME, THE an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Arthur Home, The Staffed?

CMS rates ARTHUR HOME, THE's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 98%, which is 51 percentage points above the Illinois average of 47%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 91%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Arthur Home, The?

State health inspectors documented 40 deficiencies at ARTHUR HOME, THE during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 39 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Arthur Home, The?

ARTHUR HOME, THE is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 53 certified beds and approximately 40 residents (about 75% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ARTHUR, Illinois.

How Does Arthur Home, The Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, ARTHUR HOME, THE's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (98%) is significantly higher than the state average of 47%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Arthur Home, The?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, and the facility's high staff turnover rate.

Is Arthur Home, The Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, ARTHUR HOME, THE has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Arthur Home, The Stick Around?

Staff turnover at ARTHUR HOME, THE is high. At 98%, the facility is 51 percentage points above the Illinois average of 47%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 91%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Arthur Home, The Ever Fined?

ARTHUR HOME, THE has been fined $61,906 across 2 penalty actions. This is above the Illinois average of $33,698. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.

Is Arthur Home, The on Any Federal Watch List?

ARTHUR HOME, THE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.