LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO

804 POLK STREET, WINNSBORO, LA 71295 (318) 435-6116
For profit - Limited Liability company 150 Beds LEGACY NURSING & REHABILITATION Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
15/100
#136 of 264 in LA
Last Inspection: July 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Winnsboro has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and poor performance. Their state rank is #136 out of 264 facilities in Louisiana, placing them in the bottom half, and they rank #3 out of 4 in Franklin County, meaning only one local option is rated higher. While the facility is showing an improving trend, with issues decreasing from 15 in 2024 to 11 in 2025, they still have concerning staffing ratings with a 48% turnover rate, which is average, and lower RN coverage than 77% of facilities in the state. Additionally, they have accumulated $219,492 in fines, which is higher than 89% of Louisiana facilities, indicating potential compliance problems. Specific incidents of concern include a resident developing urinary tract infections due to inadequate catheter care and another resident experiencing serious harm from physical and verbal abuse by staff. Furthermore, there was an incident where a resident was not transferred properly according to their care plan, resulting in a serious hip injury that required hospitalization. While the nursing home has some strengths, such as improving trends, these serious deficiencies raise significant concerns for families considering this facility for their loved ones.

Trust Score
F
15/100
In Louisiana
#136/264
Bottom 49%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
15 → 11 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
48% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
$219,492 in fines. Lower than most Louisiana facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 10 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Louisiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
31 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Staff Levels
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0
Care Quality
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 15 issues
2025: 11 issues

The Good

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

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

2-Star Overall Rating

Near Louisiana average (2.4)

Below average - review inspection findings carefully

Staff Turnover: 48%

Near Louisiana avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

Federal Fines: $219,492

Well above median ($33,413)

Significant penalties indicating serious issues

Chain: LEGACY NURSING & REHABILITATION

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 31 deficiencies on record

4 actual harm
Jul 2025 11 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to treat the resident with respect and dignity and care i...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to treat the resident with respect and dignity and care in a manner and in an environment that promotes or enhances his or her quality of life for 1 (#76) of 1 residents reviewed for dignity. The facility failed to ensure that Resident #76's privacy was maintained. Findings: Review of the record for Resident #76 revealed diagnoses of congestive heart failure, metabolic encephalopathy, and drug-induced subacute dyskinesia and aphasia. Review of Resident #76's Minimal Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment for daily decision making. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident was dependent on staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and had limited range of motion on both sides other upper and lower extremities. Observations of Resident #76 on 07/07/2025 at 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. revealed the resident was lying in bed in the fetal position on her right side with her brief exposed and no linens on the resident's bed. On 07/07/2025 at 11:30 a.m., an interview with S7Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) revealed she was not aware of a reason that Resident #76 did not have bed linens. On 07/07/2025 at 11:45 a.m., an interview with S5CNA revealed she was not aware of a reason that Resident #76 did not have bed linens. S5CNA made no attempt to find linen for the resident. On 07/08/2025 at 10:00 a.m., an interview with S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) confirmed she was unaware of a reason that Resident #76 did not have bed linens. Observation on 07/09/2025 at 11:32 a.m. revealed Resident #76 lying in bed with no bed linen and no sheets on the resident. On 07/09/2025 at 2:20 p.m., an interview was conducted with S2Director of Nursing (DON). S2DON confirmed residents are to be provided linen/covers and S2DON was informed of the findings related to dignity.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0628 (Tag F0628)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a discharge summary for 1 (#89) of 1 closed records reviewed. Findings: Review of the facility's undated Discharge Transfer of a R...

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Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a discharge summary for 1 (#89) of 1 closed records reviewed. Findings: Review of the facility's undated Discharge Transfer of a Resident Policy and Procedure revealed the following in part: Procedure- discharge: 6. Complete a discharge summary and post discharge plan of care form Review of Resident #89's record revealed an admission date of 03/31/2025 and discharge date of 04/30/2025. Further review of the record revealed no documentation of a discharge summary completed for Resident #89. An interview on 07/09/2025 at 8:45 a.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #89 was discharged from the facility on 04/30/2025. S2DON further confirmed there was no documentation of a discharge summary for Resident #89.
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 observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out activ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) received the necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene for 2 (#11, #22) of 6 (#11, #14, #22, #56, #70, #74) residents reviewed for ADL care. Findings: Resident #22 Review of Resident #22's record revealed an admission date of 01/23/2025 with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction with hemiplegia and hemiparesis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 which indicated Resident #22 had no cognitive impairment. Further review revealed Resident #22 required partial/moderate assistance with personal hygiene. Review of Resident #22's active care plan revealed she required assistance for all ADLs and needed assistance with hygiene and grooming tasks. On 07/07/2025 at 9:23 a.m., 07/08/2025 at 9:30 a.m., and 07/08/2025 at 2:14 p.m., observations revealed Resident #22 was observed in bed in her room and she had long facial hair on her chin. On 07/09/2025 at 8:58 a.m., observation of Resident #22 with S9Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) revealed Resident #22 had long facial hair on her chin. An interview with S9CNA revealed Resident #22 allows them to shave her without any problem. S9CNA confirmed the resident's face was not groomed and the facial hair needed to be shaved. On 07/09/2025 at 2:05 p.m., S2Director of Nursing (DON) was notified of the above findings and she confirmed Resident #22 was dependent on staff for ADL care. Resident #11 Review of Resident #11's record revealed an admission date of 03/18/2024 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma, atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris, chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic heart failure, hypertension, functional dyspepsia, polyosteoarthritis, hyperlipidemia, morbid obesity, and chronic kidney disease. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 14 indicating no cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed Resident #11 required assistance with ADLs and has functional limitation in range of motion on one side of upper extremities. An observation on 07/07/2025 at 8:50 a.m. and 07/08/2025 at 9:25 a.m. of Resident #11 revealed her fingernails were long and needed to be trimmed. Further observation revelaed Resident #1 had limited in range of motion to her right hand. An interview on 07/08/2025 at 9:25 a.m. with Resident #11 revealed she's unable to trim her own fingernails and she asked a staff member to cut her fingernails on 07/07/2025. An interview on 07/09/2025 at 1:00 p.m. with S11Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) revealed that Resident #11 required extensive assistance with ADLs including nail care. S11LPN confirmed Resident #11's fingernails were trimmed by the nurse on the hall or the treatment nurse due to the resident having diabetes. Interview on 07/09/2025 at 1:05 p.m. with S2DON was notified of the above findings and confirmed Resident #11 required assistance from staff for nail care.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with limited range of motio...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with limited range of motion received appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion and/or to prevent further decrease in range of motion for 1 (#1) of 1 residents reviewed for position/mobility. The facility failed to ensure hand rolls and an elbow splint were provided for Resident #1's hand and arm contractures. Findings: Review of the record for Resident #1 revealed diagnoses of traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, hemiplegia, aphasia, and bilateral hand contractures. Review of the quarterly Minimal Data Set assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #1 revealed functional limitation in range of motion on both sides for upper extremity and impairment on both sides of lower extremity. Resident's cognitive skills for daily decision making were severely impaired. Observations on 07/07/2025 at 8:30 a.m. revealed Resident #1 had bilateral contractures with no splints in place. On 07/07/2025 at 1:30 p.m. and 07/07/2025 at 4:00 p.m., observations revealed no hand splints were in place. Further observation revealed no elbow splint in place. All observations on 07/08/2025 revealed no splints in place for Resident #1. Review of the current physician orders for Resident #1 revealed an order for an elbow splint for right elbow due to diagnosis of contracture of right elbow. Review of the care plan for Resident #1 revealed the following focus: assistance for all activities of daily living (ADLs), (total care due to traumatic hemorrhage, hemiplegia). I have impaired physical mobility related to contractures of right arm, bilateral hands, bilateral lower extremities and left wrist. I have history of traumatic hemorrhage. I have a right elbow splint and bilateral hand rolls. Interview with S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on 07/08/2025 at 1:30 p.m. confirmed Resident #1 did not have hand rolls or elbow splint in place. Interview with S6Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 07/09/2025 at 7:52 a.m. confirmed Resident #1 did not have splints in place. S6CNA stated she last worked on the weekend and the splints were not present. On 07/09/2025 at 2:25 p.m, S2Director of Nursing (DON) was notified of the above findings.
CONCERN (D)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment remained free of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment remained free of accident hazards by failing to ensure bed rails were properly secured for 1 (#5) of 2 (#5, #11) residents reviewed for accident hazards. Findings: Review of the medical record for Resident #5 revealed an admission date of 09/23/2019 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bipolar disorder, dementia, and hyperlipidemia. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 8 which indicated the resident had moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Further review revealed Resident #5 was dependent with bed mobility. Review of the current plan of care addressed Resident #5's need for staff assistance with all activities of daily living. The resident required half side rails for turning and repositioning. Observations on 07/07/2025 at 9:15 a.m. and 07/08/2025 at 9:16 a.m. revealed the half side rail on Resident #5's left side of the bed was loose. On 07/09/2025 at 9:56 a.m., an observation of Resident #5's left side rail with S15Maintenance Supervisor confirmed the side rail was loose.
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** Resident #1 Review of the record for Resident #1 revealed an admit date of 05/01/2005 with diagnoses of hemiplegia, unspecified ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #1 Review of the record for Resident #1 revealed an admit date of 05/01/2005 with diagnoses of hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side, and traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum. Review of the current physician orders for Resident #1 revealed an order for oxygen therapy as follows: oxygen saturation level each shift, apply oxygen if saturation less than 92% at 2 liters per nasal cannula. Review of the care plan revealed a plan for at risk for respiratory infection related to Covid with interventions to administer oxygen as ordered. Observation of Resident #1 on 07/07/2025 at 8:23 a.m. revealed the oxygen concentrator flow set to three liters. Further observation revealed that the oxygen nasal cannula was lying on the floor. Further observation revealed that the concentrator was filthy with white debris splattered on it. Observation of Resident #1 on 07/07/2025 at 1:30 p.m. revealed the oxygen concentrator on and the flow set for three liters. Further observation revealed that the oxygen nasal cannula was lying on side of the bed. Observation of Resident #1 on 07/07/2025 at 4:15 p.m. revealed that the oxygen concentrator was on and set for 3 liters. Further observation revealed that the oxygen nasal cannula was lying on the bed. Observation of Resident #1 on 07/08/2025 at 9:44 a.m. revealed that the oxygen concentrator was set on 3 liters. Further observation revealed that the oxygen nasal cannula was on side of Resident #1's face and was not in her nostrils. Further observation revealed that the concentrator was filthy with food splatters on it. Interview with S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on 07/08/2025 at 1:30 p.m. revealed that Resident #1 had recently returned from the hospital on [DATE] with an order for continuous oxygen therapy at 3 liters a minute. S3LPN confirmed that Resident #1 is sometimes non-compliant and removes her nasal cannula. Interview with S6Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 07/09/2025 at 7:52 a.m. confirmed that Resident #1 was supposed to have oxygen on at all times. Further interview with S6CNA confirmed that the oxygen concentrator was filthy and was in need of cleaning. Observation on 07/09/2025 at 2:25 p.m. with S2DON present, S2DON confirmed that the oxygen concentrator was not clean. S2DON was notified at this time that Resident #1 not receiving oxygen as ordered. Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure respiratory care was provided consistent with professional standards of practice for 3 (#1, #5, #22) of 4 (#1, #5, #22, and #76) residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility failed to ensure: 1.) the residents' oxygen concentrators and filters on the back of the concentrators were free from dust and grime build up (#1, #22), 2.) a resident had the correct oxygen flow rate (#1), and 3.) a resident's nebulizer tubing was changed timely (#5). Review of the facility's undated oxygen policy and procedures, revealed in part the following: Purpose: To administer oxygen to the resident when insufficient oxygen is being carried by the blood to the tissues. Procedure: 1. Check physician's order for liter flow and method of administration. 5. Prefilled, sealed, disposable humidifiers may be changed per facility procedure. e. Set the flow meter to the rate ordered by the physician. g. Change tubing per facility procedure. 9. At regular intervals, check and clean oxygen equipment, masks, tubing, and cannula. Review of the facility's undated nebulizer/continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) cleaning policy and procedure revealed, in part: Purpose: To keep Nebulizer or CPAP machine and equipment clean. Policy: Resident's Nebulizer or CPAP will be kept clean when in resident room. 3. Tubing, mouthpiece and mask to be changed out weekly and as needed. Findings: Resident #22 Review of the record for Resident #22 revealed diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, and cerebral infarction. Review of the Resident #22's current physician's orders revealed an order dated 02/04/2025 to administer oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. Further review revealed an order dated 06/09/2025 to clean filter and concentrator (free from dust) as needed for oxygen therapy. Review of Resident #22's active care plan revealed she had COPD and chronic lung disease and needed oxygen when she had a respiratory crisis. On 07/07/2025 at 9:23 a.m., 07/08/2025 at 9:30 a.m., and 07/08/2025 at 2:14 p.m., observations revealed Resident #22 was observed in bed in her room with oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. Further observation revealed there was dust and grime build up on the outside of her oxygen concentrator and on the filter on the back of the concentrator. On 07/09/2025 at 2:05 p.m., observation of resident #22's oxygen concentrator with S2Director of Nursing (DON) revealed there was a buildup of dust on the resident's oxygen concentrator and the filter on the back of the oxygen concentrator. S2DON confirmed resident #22's oxygen concentrator was in need of cleaning. Resident #5 Review of the medical record for Resident #5 revealed an admission date of 09/23/2019 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bipolar disorder, dementia, and hyperlipidemia. Review of the physician's orders revealed ipratropium-albuterol solution 0.5-2.5 (3) milligrams/3 milliliters 1 vial inhale orally four times a day for productive cough. Review of the current plan of care addressed Resident #5's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with interventions that included administration of medications as ordered by the physician. Review of the July 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed Resident #5 last received ipratropium-albuterol solution 0.5-2.5 (3) milligrams/3 milliliters inhaled orally on 07/03/2025 at 4:00 p.m. On 07/07/2025 at 9:15 a.m., the nebulizer mask tubing at Resident #5's bedside was dated 06/09/2025. On 07/08/2025 at 9:16 a.m., the nebulizer mask tubing at Resident #5's bedside was dated 06/09/2025. On 07/08/2025 at 9:16 a.m., S4LPN confirmed the nebulizer mask tubing at Resident #5's bedside was dated 06/09/2025.
CONCERN (D)

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

Unnecessary Medications (Tag F0759)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations of the medication administration, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that it was free from a medication error rate of 5% or greater. The facility had a 5...

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Based on observations of the medication administration, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that it was free from a medication error rate of 5% or greater. The facility had a 5.41 % medication error rate with 2 medication errors out of 37 opportunities. Findings: Resident #72 Observation of the medication pass for Resident #72 on 07/08/2025 at 8:06 a.m. revealed S4Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administered 10 oral medications to resident #72. Further observation of the medication pass revealed S4LPN administered the phosphate binder medication Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela), 800 milligrams, 2 tablets. Interview with Resident #72 on 07/08/2025 at 8:06 a.m. confirmed that he had already eaten his breakfast meal. Review of the pharmacy label and the current physician orders revealed the following: Sevelamer Carbonate tablet, 800mg, take 2 tablets (1600mg) by mouth three times daily before meals and take one tablet before snacks. Review of the current physician orders for Resident #72 revealed an order for the medication Ondansetron HCl Oral Tablet 8 mg, take 1 tablet by mouth one time a day every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday on dialysis days related to nausea and vomiting. This medication was not observed to be administered during the medication pass. Interview with S4LPN on 07/09/2025 at 12:10 p.m. confirmed that she administered the medication Sevelamer Carbonate 800mg, 2 tablets, after resident #72 had completed his breakfast. Further interview with S4LPN revealed that she administered the medication Ondansetron 8mg after medication pass observation was completed. She confirmed that she did not attempt to notify the Director of Nursing (DON) or this surveyor prior to administering medication. On 07/09/2025 at 2:25 p.m., S2DON was made aware of 2 medication errors for resident #72. Surveyor explained to S2DON that 2 medication errors were made during the medication pass resulted in a medication error rate greater than 5%.
CONCERN (E)

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #74 On 07/07/2025 at 10:39 a.m. observation of Resident #74's room revealed the room was excessively dirty with debris ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #74 On 07/07/2025 at 10:39 a.m. observation of Resident #74's room revealed the room was excessively dirty with debris and clutter and the room had a strong smell of urine. Further observation revealed a liquid that appeared to be urine all over bathroom floor. Further observation revealed that Resident #74's wheelchair had an excess of dirt and debris with both arm rests damaged. Interview with S2Director of Nursing (DON) on 07/09/2025 at 2:25 p.m. confirmed that staff had problems with keeping Resident #74's room clean and had to move all items out of room recently. S2DON confirmed that the wheelchair was damaged. Resident #76 On 07/07/2025 at 11:00 a.m. an observation of Resident #76's room revealed no linen/covers on her bed. Further observation revealed that her oxygen concentrator was dirty and there was a pair of shoes that were not the resident's lying on floor in her space. On 07/09/2025 at 2:25 p.m. an interview with S2DON confirmed linen/sheets should be available to all residents and that she was unaware why Resident #76 did not have bed linen. Resident #1 On 07/07/2025 at 1:47 p.m., observation of Resident #1's room revealed dirt and grime on the suction machine, unlabeled creams and substance on bed side table, and overall dirty. Further observation revealed the oxygen concentrator had dirt and debris on all days of survey. On 07/09/2025 at 2:30 p.m. an interview with S2DON confirmed that the equipment and bedside table were dirty and in need of cleaning. Based on record reviews, observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for 5 (#1, #25, #71, #74, and #76) of 7 (#1, #5, #25, #70, #71, #74, and #76) sampled residents reviewed for environmental issues and the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in the laundry area. The facility failed to ensure: 1. Resident #25 and #71's wheelchairs were free from dirt and debris; 2. Resident #71 and 74's padding on their wheelchair arm rests were intact and free of cracking; 3. Resident #1, #74, and #76's rooms were properly cleaned and free of odor; and 4. Resident #76's bed had linens in place. Findings: Resident #25 Review of records for Resident #25 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder, chronic kidney disease, and osteoarthritis. Observations on 07/07/2025 at 11:00 a.m. and on 07/08/2025 at 8:40 a.m. revealed Resident #25 had an excess of dirt and debris on her wheelchair frame. Observation with S1Administrator on 07/08/2025 at 2:30 p.m. confirmed that Resident #25's wheelchair had an excess of dirt and debris and needed to be cleaned. Resident #71 Review of records for Resident #71 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including systemic lupus erythematous, chronic obstructive disease, depression, and polyosteoarthritis. Observations on 07/07/2025 at 10:00 a.m. and 07/08/2025 at 8:37 a.m. revealed resident #71's wheelchair arm padding was cracked with exposed foam underneath. Observation on 07/08/2025 at 8:37 a.m. revealed Resident #71 had dirt and debris on his wheelchair frame. Observation with S1Administrator on 07/08/2025 at 2:30 p.m. confirmed the wheelchair's arm padding for Resident #71 was damaged and needed to be replaced. S1Administrator also confirmed Resident #71's wheelchair had dirt and debris and needed to be cleaned. Laundry Area Observation of the laundry area on 07/09/2025 at 10:30 a.m. revealed the following: -disinfectant supplies stored in the sink upon entry into the laundry room; -clothing/shoes stacked on top of 2 of 2 washing machines; -the filter on the washing machine with thick build-up of dust/lint; the label specified that the filter is to be changed daily; -lint buildup between washers, behind washers, and on walls; -laundry detergents that were actively in use were stored directly on the floor; -3 empty chemical containers on the floor; -the corner of room with washers had random piles of linen, clothing, shoes, etc. on the floor; some items were in plastic laundry baskets/some were not; -Shelving in room with the washers had random water resistant resident care supplies (wedge, bolster, etc) covered in a thick layer of dust; -empty laundry basket on the floor; and -heel protectors on the floor. On 07/09/2025 at 10:45 a.m. an interview with S16Housekeeping Supervisor revealed there is a daily laundry list completed by the staff, but was unable to produce a completed daily checklist. On 07/09/2025 at 10:48 a.m., S10Licensed Practical Nurse confirmed all of the above findings in the laundry area.
CONCERN (E)

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

MDS Data Transmission (Tag F0640)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments were completed and transmitted timely for 4 (#34, #35, #55, and #59) of 4 sampled residents rev...

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Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments were completed and transmitted timely for 4 (#34, #35, #55, and #59) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for resident assessment. Findings: Review of the records for Resident #34, #35, and #55 revealed each of these residents had a Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/27/2025. Further review of the record revealed these 3 MDS Assessments were not transmitted to state until 07/07/2025 for each of these residents. Review of the record for Resident #59 revealed an Annual MDS Assessment with an ARD date of 05/27/2025 was not transmitted to the state until 07/07/2025. An interview on 07/08/2025 at 2:50 p.m. with S13MDS Coordinator and S14MDS Coordinator confirmed the facility failed to complete and transmit MDS Assessments timely for Resident #34, #35, #55, and #59.
CONCERN (E)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observations, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to store food and discard expired items in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient pract...

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Based on observations, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to store food and discard expired items in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice had the potential to effect the 63 residents that received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. Findings: Review of the facility's Dietary Service policy and procedures dated 07/21/2016 revealed, in part, sanitary conditions are maintained in the storage, preparation, and distribution of food. On 07/07/2025 at 8:15 a.m. during an initial tour of the kitchen, observations revealed the following: -dust/grime build up on air vent near entrance to the kitchen; -grime/old food build up on base of large can opener; -large amount of old grease buildup in lower compartment of deep fryer and on the floor underneath the fryer; -2 commercial ovens have dark stains/old food buildup on inside of the oven doors and interior of both ovens; and -microwave had a large amount of old food splatters on inside top and sides of the microwave; -walk-in refrigerator had a large bin that had packages of cheese stored in it that had a lid with dirt/grime; and -walk-in freezer had multiple broken pieces of ice that was scattered on the floor and a large box of hashbrowns was open to air and had ice buildup noted on the hashbrowns. Further observation during the initial tour of the kitchen dry storage room revealed the following: -old foil and food particles were underneath the oatmeal and grits containers, and the 2 small plastic storage containers for the oatmeal and grits were not dated; -2 rolling carts (had 3 shelves each) had old food/grime build-up on all the shelves; -large bin with packages of noodles had a lid that had dirt/grime and was broken; -large bin with individual packets of salt and pepper had a lid that had dirt/grime and was broken; -large bin with individual packages of lemonade drink mixes had a lid that had dirt/grime; -multiple large cans were dented (2 marinara sauces, 1 mandarin orange, 2 apple, 1 tropical fruit, and 1 cream of chicken soup); -large round plastic container that had rice stored in it was not labeled with a date; and -large plastic container that had flour stored in it was not labeled with a date. On 07/07/2025 at 8:40 a.m., an observation with S14Dietary Manager of the above findings was conducted. S14Dietary Manager confirmed food was not stored and labeled properly and kitchen was not cleaned properly.
CONCERN (E)

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

Room Equipment (Tag F0908)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews the facility failed to maintain electrical equipment in safe operating con...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews the facility failed to maintain electrical equipment in safe operating condition for 1 (#70) of 7 (#1, #5, #25, #70, #71, #74, #76) residents reviewed for environment. The facility failed to ensure that Resident #70's bed control was properly maintained and in safe working order. Findings: Review of the medical record for Resident #70 revealed an admission date of 06/17/2024 with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular disease, aphasia, dysphagia, repeated falls, and transient ischemic attack. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 6 which indicated Resident #70 had severe cognitive impairment. On 07/08/2025 at 9:28 a.m., an observation of Resident #70's room revealed a bed remote with exposed wires. On 07/09/2025 at 10:02 a.m., an observation with S15Maintenance Supervisor of Resident #70's bed control confirmed exposed wires.
Nov 2024 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

Deficiency F0726 (Tag F0726)

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 ensure that nursing staff are able to demonstrate competency in ski...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff are able to demonstrate competency in skills necessary to care for resident needs for 2 (#1,#2) of 3 (#1,#2,#3) residents records reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of wound care being provided daily as ordered. Findings: Review of resident #1's medial record revealed an admission date of 12/21/2023 with diagnosis of hypertension, dislocation of internal right hip prosthesis, macular degeneration, malnutrition, Stage 4 pressure ulcer sacral region, history of falls, dementia, depression, and osteoporosis without pathological fractures. Review of resident #1's significant change in status Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 7 which indicates the resident is cognitively impaired. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident needs moderate assistance with activities of daily living. Review of resident #1's November 2024 physician's orders revealed an order dated 08/06/2024 for wound care ordered as follows: Stage IV pressure ulcer to left sacral area, cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep peri-wound, apply collagen to the wound bed, pack lightly with calcium alginate, and cover with dry absorbent dressing. Change daily and as needed. Review of the October 2024 and November 2024 Treatment Administration Records (TAR) for resident #1 revealed no documented evidence of wound care on 10/25/2024, 10/27/2024, and 11/04/2024. Review of the nurse notes revealed no documentation of wound care on 10/25/2024, 10/27/2024, and 11/04/2024. Interview on 11/14/2024 at 12:55 p.m. with S2Director of Nurses (DON) confirmed the nurses did not document the wound care on resident #1 on 10/25/2024, 10/27/2024, and 11/04/2024. Resident #2 Review of resident #2's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/01/2024 with diagnosis of hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, chronic kidney disease, dysphagia, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Review of resident #2's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed resident was dependent on staff for assistance with activities of daily living. Review of resident #2's November 2024 physician's orders revealed an order dated 10/08/2024 for wound care: pressure ulcer stage 3 to sacrococcygeal, cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep peri-wound, apply collagen to the wound bed, and cover with dry absorbent dressing, changed daily and as needed for soilage/dislodgement until resolved. Review of the October 2024 TAR revealed wound care on resident #2 was not documented on 10/31/2024. Interview on 11/14/2024 at 12:55 p.m. with S2DON confirmed the nurses did not document the wound care for resident #2 on 10/31/2024.
May 2024 8 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (H)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident admitted with a urinary catheter...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident admitted with a urinary catheter received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards to promote healing and prevent infections for 1 (#9) of 3 (#9, #40, and #231) sampled residents reviewed for urinary catheters. This failed practice resulted in actual harm for resident #9 on 04/16/2024 due to the facility failing to: 1. Ensure resident #9 was free of urinary tract infections as evidenced by resident #9 having a urinary tract infection on 04/16/2024 and again on 05/13/2024, and was treated with antibiotic therapy on both occasions for 5 days, beginning respectively on 04/17/2024 and 05/13/2024. 2. Assess the medical justification for the indication for use of a urinary catheter for resident #9 upon admission on [DATE]. 3. Ensure the facility documented the color, clarity and character of resident #9's urine as per resident #9's current care plan. Findings: Review of the facility's current policy and procedure for Catheter Indwelling, Insertion and Removal (updated 06/30/2021) and Catheter Care, Indwelling Competency (02/22/2024) revealed no pertinent guidance on documentation of the appearance of urine when a catheter is used nor the need for medical justification of urinary catheters being assessed upon admission to the facility. Review of the record for resident #9 revealed an admission date to the facility of 03/18/2024 from a hospitalization. Diagnoses included chronic kidney disease stage 3, dehydration, diabetic ulcer of right foot, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma, and non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity. Review of the Nursing Admission/readmission Form dated 03/18/2024 revealed resident #9 required 2 person physical assist with toileting, urinary incontinence - always continent, bowel continence- always continent, and indwelling catheter was marked. Review of the Medicare 5 day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating cognitively intact. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident required substantial/maximal assistance with toileting hygiene. Further review of the MDS revealed resident #9 had an indwelling urinary catheter on admission. Review of the May 2024 Physician's Orders for resident #9 revealed an order dated 03/19/2024 to maintain urinary catheter 16 French (10) cubic centimeters (cc) balloon, monitor catheter care every shift and as needed. The medical record had no other orders for the care of the urinary catheter. Review of the current care plan dated 03/18/2024 revealed resident #9 had a 16 French catheter. Interventions included to assess for symptoms of urinary tract infection as needed, change catheter tubing/bag as appropriate, evaluate for removal of catheter as appropriate, ongoing assessment of color, clarity, and character of urine, provide catheter care every shift, and watch for acute behavioral changes that may indicate a urinary tract infection. An observation and interview with resident #9 on 05/13/2024 at 10:45 a.m. revealed the resident was up in her gerichair and was noted to have a urinary catheter bag with dark amber urine, and catheter tubing that was very cloudy. Resident #9 reported at this time she should have had her catheter changed already. An observation on 05/14/2024 at 3:15 p.m. of resident #9 revealed amber urine still noted in catheter bag, but catheter tubing was clear. An interview on 05/14/2024 at 3:15 p.m. with resident #9 revealed that a nurse changed her catheter on 05/13/2024 and the nurse got a urine sample due to cloudy urine and her complaint of lower back pain. Review of the March 2024, April 2024, and May 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed no documentation of color, clarity, and character of urine since resident #9 was admitted on [DATE]. Review of the April 2024 and May 2024 nurses' progress notes revealed there were only 6 entries (04/21/2024, 04/22/2024, 04/29/2024, 05/03/2024, 05/13/2024, and 05/14/2024) that documented color and clarity of the urine, but had no character of the urine noted. An interview on 05/14/2024 at 3:20 p.m. with S11Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) revealed S11LPN reported resident #9 was crying and complaining of lower back pain on 05/13/2024, noted that resident's catheter was cloudy with dark urine in the catheter bag. S11LPN notified S13Nurse Practitioner (NP) and received an order to obtain a urinalysis on resident #9. S11LPN reported that she changed the resident's catheter bag and catheter tubing before she obtained a urine sample for urinalysis. S11LPN reported that resident #9 had 4+ bacteria noted on urinalysis, and was started on Macrobid (antibiotic) 100 milligrams (mg) 1 capsule by mouth twice a day beginning on 05/13/2024. S11LPN reported that urinary catheters are changed as needed for obstruction. S11LPN confirmed that March, April, and May 2024 MARs for resident #9 did not have documentation of color, consistency, and character of urine documented. S11LPN confirmed that resident #9 had a urinary catheter upon admission to the facility on [DATE]. Review of resident #9's urinalysis results dated 05/13/2024 revealed the following results: cloudy urine, 3+ blood in urine, 1+ protein, white blood cells too numerous to count, and 4+ bacteria. An interview on 05/14/2024 at 3:30 p.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that resident #9 has had a catheter since she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. S2DON confirmed resident #9 had a urinary tract infection (UTI) currently and was started on Macrobid 100 mg 1 capsule by mouth twice a day for 5 days beginning 05/13/2024. S2DON confirmed there was no documentation of color, clarity, and character of the urine for resident #9 on March, April, and May 2024 MARs. Review of the April MAR for resident #9 revealed a urinalysis was obtained on 04/16/2024. Further review of the MAR revealed resident #9 was administered Macrobid 100 mg 1 capsule by mouth twice a day for 5 days beginning on 04/17/2024. Review of resident #9's urinalysis results dated 04/16/2024 revealed the following: 3+ bacteria, 2+ blood, cloudy urine, and white blood cells 20-30. Review of the urine culture results dated 04/16/2024 for resident #9 revealed Escherichia coli identified. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 8:05 a.m. with S2DON confirmed resident #9 did not have orders related to changing the resident's urinary catheter. S2DON confirmed that resident #9 had a urinary tract infection on 04/16/2024 and was started on Macrobid 100 mg 1 capsule by mouth twice a day on 04/17/2024. Review of resident #9's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] revealed resident #9 will be continued on ciprofloxacin for 10-14 days for Proteus infection of her foot wound. No diagnoses in hospital discharge record revealed a diagnosis that would medically justify the need for resident #9 to have a urinary catheter. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 8:45 a.m. with S12LPN/Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator revealed the facility did not have a catheter use justification for resident #9, and was not aware that a justification was needed. She further reported resident was admitted with the urinary catheter, and the resident was unable to walk due to the wound to her right heel, so they left the catheter in place. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 8:55 a.m. with S2DON confirmed the facility did not have (indication for use of urinary catheter) a catheter justification, and that resident #9 did not have a diagnosis that would justify having a urinary catheter. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 1:48 p.m. with S13Nurse Practitioner (NP) revealed she was aware that resident #9 was admitted with a urinary catheter and confirmed there was no medical justification to indicate that resident #9 should have had a urinary catheter. S13NP confirmed resident #9 has had 2 urinary tract infections since she was admitted to the facility. S13NP confirmed that she spoke with S11LPN on 05/15/2024 and gave an order to discontinue resident #9's urinary catheter. S13NP confirmed resident #9 should not have been admitted to the facility with a urinary catheter without having a medical diagnosis to justify the use of a urinary catheter. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 2:30 p.m. with resident #9 revealed that staff removed her catheter today. Resident #9 reported she was able to urinate on her own before the catheter was put into place while in the hospital. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 2:35 p.m. with S12LPN/MDS Coordinator confirmed she should have identified resident #9 was admitted to the facility with a urinary catheter and did not have a medical diagnosis to justify use of the catheter. S12LPN/MDS Coordinator reported she should have made sure resident #9 had a medical justification for the indication of a urinary catheter. S12LPN/MDS Coordinator confirmed resident #9 has had 2 UTIs since she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. S12LPN/MDS Coordinator confirmed the discharge documentation from the hospital for resident #9 did not include a medical justification for the use of a urinary catheter. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 2:45 p.m. with S2DON confirmed the following: -resident #9 had a urinary catheter on admission on [DATE] but was not assessed for medical justification for indication of use of a urinary catheter, -resident #9 did not have a diagnoses that justified the need for use of a urinary catheter, -no documentation of color, clarity, and character of resident #9's urine on March, April, and May 2024 MAR, and -resident #9 had a UTI on 04/16/2024 and 05/13/2024 and was ordered Macrobid 100 mg 1 capsule by mouth twice a day for 5 days.
CONCERN (D)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible and failed to ensure that each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 (#51) of 3 (#51, #61 & #62) sampled residents reviewed for falls. Findings: Review of the record for resident #51 revealed diagnoses of closed head injury, dehydration, falls and urinary tract infection. Resident #51 was admitted to the local hospital on [DATE] and discharged back to facility on 05/11/2024 after sustaining a fall on the secured unit. Review of the Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #51 scored a 65, high risk for falling. Review of the Minimal Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 1 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), indicating the resident had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Review of the plan of care for resident #51 revealed the resident was at risk for falls related to weakness and balance - fall with injury - hematoma to scalp/forehead. Interventions include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to stand by assist when resident #51 is ambulating, nonskid socks and supervision at all times. Review of the record for resident #51 revealed the following incident (no date and time noted): while administering medication in the dementia unit, resident #51 was sitting in a chair in the day room with other residents. CNA on duty called for me stating that resident #51 had fallen face first onto the floor. Resident #51 was examined for injuries. Resident#51 had a hematoma to her forehead that had blood present. Resident #51 was sent to local emergency department for evaluation - mental status is impairment with medical diagnoses, injury type: hematoma to top of scalp. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 8:15 a.m. of the lock unit day room revealed resident #51 attempting to ambulate without assistance with an unsteady gait. Resident #51 was also observed to be barefooted. Observation on 05/14/2024 at 8:14 a.m. of the locked unit day room revealed S8CNA stepped out of the room away from 6 residents in the day room. No staff were present to assist and monitor resident #51 or the other 5 residents in the locked unit day room. Resident #51 was sedated in appearance and was again barefooted. Observation on 05/14/2024 at 3:30 p.m. revealed resident #51 was ambulating with an unsteady gait and walking behind her walker. Staff were not observed to be in close proximity of resident #51. Interview on 05/15/2024 at 9:45 a.m. with S7CNASupervisor confirmed that resident #51 required assistance with ambulation at all times and that staff must be present with resident #51 while ambulating or attempting to ambulate. Interview on 05/15/2024 at 11:06 a.m. with S4Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) confirmed that staff are to assist resident #51 with ambulation. Further interview with S4ADON confirmed that staff are not to ever leave residents unattended. S4ADON confirmed that staff are responsible to ensure that each resident has proper foot wear in place.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident maintains acceptable paramet...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident maintains acceptable parameters of nutritional status for 1 (#51) of 1 (#51) resident reviewed for nutrition. The facility failed to provide the required assistance with meals to prevent significant weight loss. Findings: Review of the record for resident #51 revealed diagnoses including weight loss, dehydration, recent falls, vascular dementia and urinary tract infection. Review of the weights for resident #51 revealed 124 pounds recorded on 05/09/2024. Resident #51 admit weight was 141 pounds recorded on 01/25/2024 which was an 11.66% weight loss since admit. Review of the Minimal Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 1 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), indicating the resident had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Further review of MDS revealed that meals are to be supervised and set up with assistance. Review of the May 2024 physician orders revealed the following diet order for resident #51: No added salt, pureed texture, nectar thick fluid consistency, house supplement three times a day, and pudding twice daily. No straws, no ice related to dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 8:20 a.m. of resident #51 revealed she was on the locked unit dining room eating breakfast which consisted of thickened dairy beverage, glass of thickened orange juice, thickened water, and pureed eggs and sausage. Resident #51 was observed to eat less than 20% of this meal. Further observation revealed staff set up tray only for resident #51 and did not prompt resident to consume meal. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 12:29 p.m. resident #51 was observed eating lunch meal. The meal consisted of pureed red beans and rice, mashed potatoes and gravy, pureed green beans, pudding and a glass of thickened tea. Resident #51 was observed to eat less than 20% of this meal. Further observation revealed staff set up meal tray only for resident #51. Observation on 05/14/2024 at 8:18 a.m. revealed resident #51 in locked unit day room eating breakfast. The meal consisted of thickened dairy beverage, thickened orange juice, thickened water, pureed sausage and eggs. Further observation revealed that S8Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was standing over resident #51 and prompting resident #51 to eat meal. Further observation revealed S8CNA left the day room and went outside leaving 6 residents including resident #51 unattended. During this time, resident #51 spilled the glass of orange juice on self and did not eat any of the meal. Observation on 05/14/2024 at 3:30 p.m. revealed resident #51 was eating a bag of BBQ potato chips without staff monitoring. Observation on 05/15/2024 at 7:46 a.m. revealed resident #51 was observed to have emesis on clothing. S10CNA confirmed that she vomited during the breakfast meal this morning. Further interview with S10CNA revealed resident #51 did not eat any breakfast. S10CNA stated that resident #51 had a decline and that staff have to feed her all meals. Interview on 05/15/2024 at 9:45 a.m. with S7CNA Supervisor confirmed that resident #51 required total assistance with meals and set up. Further interview with S7CNA Supervisor confirmed that staff should never leave residents unattended during the meal process. Interview with S4Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 05/15/2024 at 11:06 a.m. confirmed that staff are to be present to assist residents with meals and beverages at all times. S4ADON confirmed weight loss for resident #51. S4ADON stated that CNAs are to notify floor nurses of any change of status and when residents are not eating. S4ADON further stated that resident#51 should not have been given BBQ chips.
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 record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care w...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care was provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 (#10) of 1 sampled residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility failed to ensure the oxygen tubing and cannula were stored properly when not in use for resident #10. Findings: Review of the Oxygen Concentrator Cleaning Policy and Procedure dated 04/08/2022 revealed in part: Procedure: 2. Store oxygen tubing, cannula, and mask in plastic bag when not in use. Review of the medical record for resident #10 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, severe obesity, schizoaffective disorder/depressive type, insomnia, depression, peripheral venous insufficiency, hypertension, edema, and heart failure. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 10 on the Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) which indicated the resident had moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making skills. Review of the physician orders revealed an order dated 03/26/2024 - oxygen to run at 2-3 Liters per minute (LPM) via nasal cannula as needed to keep oxygen saturations > 90% with shortness of breath (SOB), SOB when lying flat. Review of the Medication Administration Record for May 2024 revealed: oxygen at 2 LPM per nasal cannula at bedtime (hs) due to SOB while lying flat at bedtime related to COPD. Review of the record revealed the following care plan: I require oxygen therapy at hs and as needed due to SOB r/t COPD and congestive heart failure (CHF). Further review revealed an intervention to administer my oxygen as ordered. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 11:51 a.m. revealed the resident's nasal cannula was not in use and it was observed directly on the mattress. Interview with resident #10 at this time revealed he wears the nasal cannula at night. Observation on 05/14/2024 at 9:43 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. revealed the resident's nasal cannula was not in use and it was observed uncovered and hanging on the side rail on the bed. Observation on 05/15/2024 at 9:15 a.m. revealed the resident's nasal cannula was not in use and it was observed uncovered and hanging on the side rail on the bed. An interview with S14Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on 05/15/2024 at 9:15 a.m. confirmed resident #10's nasal cannula should be stored in a bag when not in use. During an observation with S2Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/15/2024 at 9:25 a.m., S2DON confirmed resident #10 required oxygen per nasal cannula at night and the nasal cannula should be stored in a bag while not in use.
CONCERN (D)

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

Drug Regimen Review (Tag F0756)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interview, the pharmacist failed to report any irregularities to the attending physician and the fac...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interview, the pharmacist failed to report any irregularities to the attending physician and the facility's medical director and director of nursing for 1 (#30) of 1 sampled resident who received an anticoagulant medication. The pharmacist failed to identify that the facility had not monitored resident #30 for bleeding while the resident was receiving an anticoagulant medication. Findings: Review of the medical record for resident #30 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, edema, Alzheimer's, anxiety disorder, hyperlipidemia, and cervical disc degeneration. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 9 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) which indicated the resident had moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making skills. The resident required supervision for toileting/hygiene and partial/moderate assistance for shower/bathe self and dressing. Review of the physician orders revealed an order dated 02/27/2024 for Eliquis (anticoagulant or blood thinner) 5 milligrams (mg) give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to hypertensive heart disease with heart failure. Review of the record revealed the following care plan: I have been prescribed multiple medications. Further review revealed the following intervention: I need monitoring for adverse reactions. Review of the Medication Administration Record and Treatment Administration Record for May 2024 revealed there was no documented evidence that the staff were monitoring the resident for bleeding. Review of the Drug Regimen Review for 03/01/2024, 04/03/2024, and 05/01/2024 revealed there was no documented evidence the pharmacist identified that the staff were not monitoring the resident for bleeding while receiving Eliquis. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 2:50 p.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed there was no documented evidence the pharmacist identified that the staff were not monitoring the resident for bleeding while receiving Eliquis.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0757 (Tag F0757)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drug...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs for 1 (#30) of 1 sampled resident who received an anticoagulant medication. The facility failed to monitor resident #30 for bleeding when administered an anticoagulant medication. Findings: Review of the medical record for resident #30 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, edema, Alzheimer's, anxiety disorder, hyperlipidemia, and cervical disc degeneration. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 9 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) which indicated the resident had moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making skills. The resident required supervision for toileting/hygiene and partial/moderate assistance for shower/bathe self and dressing. Review of the physician orders revealed an order dated 02/27/2024 for Eliquis (anticoagulant or blood thinner) 5 milligrams (mg) give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to hypertensive heart disease with heart failure. Review of the record revealed the following care plan: I have been prescribed multiple medications. Further review revealed the following intervention: I need monitoring for adverse reactions. Review of the Medication Administration Record and Treatment Administration Record for May 2024 revealed there was no documentation that the staff were monitoring the resident for bleeding. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 2:50 p.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed there was no documented evidence that the facility was monitoring resident #30 for bleeding while she was receiving Eliquis.
CONCERN (E)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #55 Review of the medical record for resident #55 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #55 Review of the medical record for resident #55 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including bilateral osteoarthritis of knee, anxiety disorder, agoraphobia with panic disorder, severe obesity, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, hypertension, depression, and malignant neoplasm of left breast. Review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) which indicated her cognition was intact. The resident required set up assistance with personal hygiene. Review of the record revealed the following care plan: I require staff assistance for all activities of daily living (ADLs). Further review of the care plan revealed the following intervention: assist me with hygiene and grooming tasks. An interview on 05/13/2024 at 12:00 p.m. revealed resident #55 stated, My toenails need to be trimmed. Observation of the resident's toenails at this time revealed they were long and needed to be trimmed. An interview on 05/14/2024 at 9:00 a.m. with resident #55 revealed her toenails were still in need of trimming. During an observation of resident #55's toenails with S2Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/15/2024 at 9:30 a.m., S2DON confirmed that resident #55's toenails were in need of trimming and staff should assist resident #55 with personal hygiene. Resident #57 Review of the medical record for resident #57 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebellar artery, Alzheimer's, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, dysarthria following cerebral infarction, chronic pain, peripheral vascular disease, and muscle weakness. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 6 on the Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) which indicated the resident had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making skills. The resident had range of motion impairment on both side of the upper extremities and lower extremities. The resident required substantial/maximal assistance with toileting/hygiene and shower/bathe self. The resident required partial/moderate assistance with personal hygiene. Review of the record revealed the following care plan: I require staff assistance for all activities of daily living. Further review of the care plan revealed the following intervention: assist me with hygiene and grooming. Observations on 05/13/2024 at 10:15 a.m. and on 05/14/2024 at 9:40 a.m. revealed resident #57 had long, jagged fingernails. During an observation of resident #57's fingernails with S3Wound Care Nurse on 05/15/2024 at 8:50 a.m., S3Wound Care Nurse confirmed resident #57's fingernails were long and needed to be trimmed. Based on record reviews, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for 3 (#51, #55, & #57) of 5 (#4, #38, #51, #55, & #57) sampled residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). Findings: Resident #51 Review of the record for resident #51 revealed diagnoses of weight loss, dehydration, recent falls and vascular dementia and urinary tract infection. Review of the Minimal Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored a 1 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), indicating the resident had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Further review revealed resident #51 required total assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of the plan of care for resident #51 revealed the resident required assistance for all ADLs with the following interventions: assist resident with hygiene and grooming and assist me with my clothing. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 8:20 a.m. of resident #51 revealed the resident was in the dining room of the locked unit eating breakfast. Further observation revealed food debris and liquid on her blouse and pants after her meal was consumed. Observation of resident #51 revealed she was barefooted. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 12:29 p.m. of resident #51 revealed resident #51 was eating her lunch meal. Resident #51 was observed with food debris and liquid debris on her clothing after the meal and was wearing the same clothing from the morning meal. Observation on 05/13/2024 at 3:10 p.m. revealed resident #51 had the same blouse on and was observed to have food debris and liquid spilled on blouse after eating snack food. Observation on 05/14/2024 at 8:18 a.m. revealed resident #51 in the dining room eating breakfast. Resident was observed to have same blouse on from the previous day. Further observation revealed that resident spilled orange juice on self and S8Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed to wipe off access juice with paper towel and did not change the resident. Resident #51 was observed to be barefooted. Observation on 05/15/2024 at 7:46 a.m. revealed resident #51 was observed to have emesis on her clothing. An interview with S10CNA confirmed that resident #51 vomited during breakfast meal. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that staff are to assist residents with all meals and beverages and are to change the residents' clothes when needed. Further interview with S2DON revealed that staff are to ensure residents have on proper footwear/non-slip socks.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0726 (Tag F0726)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to assure that nursing staff possessed the competency to provide nur...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to assure that nursing staff possessed the competency to provide nursing related services as evidenced by S2Director of Nursing (DON), S12Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, and S13Nurse Practitioner (NP) failing to ensure a resident admitted with a urinary catheter had a medical justification for the indication/use of a urinary catheter for 1 (#9) of 3 (#9, #40 and #231) sampled residents reviewed for urinary catheters. Findings: Review of the facility's current policy and procedure for Catheter Indwelling, Insertion and Removal (updated 06/30/2021) and Catheter Care, Indwelling Competency (02/22/2024) revealed no guidance for the need of an admission assessment to determine a medical justification for the use of a urinary catheter. Review of the record for resident #9 revealed an admission date of 03/18/2024 with diagnoses including chronic kidney disease stage 3, dehydration, diabetic ulcer of right foot, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypertension, and non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity. Review of the Medicare 5 day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 indicating mild cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed resident #9 had an indwelling urinary catheter. Review of the current care plan dated 03/18/2024 revealed resident #9 had a 16 French catheter. Interventions included to assess for symptoms of urinary tract infection as needed, change catheter tubing/bag as appropriate, evaluate for removal of catheter as appropriate, ongoing assessment of color, clarity, and character of urine, provide catheter care every shift, and watch for acute behavioral changes that may indicate a urinary tract infection. Review of resident #9's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] revealed resident #9 did not have a diagnosis that would medically justify the need for resident #9 to have a urinary catheter. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 8:05 a.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed resident #9 had a urinary catheter since she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. S2DON further confirmed resident #9 had 2 urinary tract infections since she was admitted on [DATE]. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 8:45 a.m. with S12LPN/Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator revealed the facility did not have a catheter justification for resident #9 and S12LPN/MDS Coordinator was not aware that a justification was needed. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 1:48 p.m. with S13Nurse Practitioner (NP) revealed she was aware that resident #9 was admitted with a urinary catheter on 03/18/2024 and confirmed there was no medical justification to indicate that resident #9 should have had a urinary catheter. S13NP confirmed that she spoke with S11LPN on 05/15/2024 and ordered to discontinue resident #9's urinary catheter. An interview on 05/15/2024 at 2:45 p.m. with S2DON confirmed she was aware that resident #9 had a urinary catheter upon admission. Further interview with S2DON confirmed resident #9 was not assessed for a medical justification for the urinary catheter.
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

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 interviews, observations, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident with pressure ulcers received ne...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards to promote healing and prevent infection for 1 (#1) of 3 (#1, #2, and #3) sampled residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. Resident #1 experienced a delay in the initiation of antibiotic therapy. Findings: Review of the record revealed resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including encephalopathy, cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of bilateral middle cerebral arteries, morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, acute kidney failure, pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right heel, functional quadriplegia, abnormality of albumin, hypertension, and diabetic ulcers. Review of resident #1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 0, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident was totally dependent on staff for all Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Review of the Skin and Wound Evaluation for resident #1 dated 04/03/2024 revealed a stage 2 pressure ulcer was identified to the resident's sacrum measuring 4.2 centimeters (cm) by 3.4 cm by 0.1 cm with 100% granulation, light sanguineous/bloody drainage, no odor, peri-wound fragile and macerated with scarring present. Review of the Skin and Wound Evaluation dated 04/12/2024 for resident #1 revealed the following: stage 3 pressure ulcer to sacrum assessed by S5Nurse Practitioner (NP). The wound measurements 4.0 cm by 4.5 cm by 0.7 cm with 10% granulation, 90% slough, light serosanguineous drainage, faint odor after cleansing, wound deteriorating, and S5NP cultured the sacral wound. Review of S5NP's Progress Notes dated 04/19/2024 revealed the following- wound culture was done on 04/12/2024 and pending at the present time. Sacral wound stage 3 pressure ulcer- 4.3 cm by 4.7 cm by 1 cm, large amount of yellow exudate with mild odor, 76%-100% slough. Wound was debrided, wound culture results pending at this time. An interview on 04/23/2024 at 11:30 a.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the facility was aware that resident #1 had a wound culture on 04/12/2024, but facility did not follow up on obtaining the results of the culture. S2DON reported the facility received resident #1's wound culture results on 04/23/2024 from S5NP. Review of the 04/12/2024 culture final report for the sacral ulcer on resident #1 revealed the detection of the following: Pseudomona aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella oxytoca/pneumonia, Enterococcus faecalis, and fungi included 2 types of Candida. An interview on 04/24/2024 at 7:35 a.m. with S5NP confirmed she obtained a wound culture of resident #1's wound on 04/12/2024 due to odor and deterioration of wound noted during treatment. S5NP reported she did not receive the final results from the culture until 04/22/2024 and the resident was not started on antibiotic until 04/23/2024. Resident #1 was started on Levaquin oral tablet 500 milligram (mg) 1 tablet via peg tube 1 time per day for infection until 05/06/2024 and Nystatin mouth/throat suspension give 10 mg/milliliter (ml) via peg tube 4 times a day for yeast until 05/06/2024. S5NP confirmed the wound was infected based on results of the culture and wound deterioration. A telephone call interview on 05/07/2024 at 8:35 a.m. with a [NAME] Specialist at Advanced Pathology Solutions (APS) revealed they received specimen on resident #1's sacral wound on 04/18/2024. [NAME] Specialist revealed it was not a culture, it was a SSTI-PCR (skin and soft tissue infection polymerase chain reaction) analysis that tests for specific types of bacteria and fungus and antibiotic resistance. She reported the lab received specimen on 04/18/2024 and resulted specimen the same day, and faxed results to S5NP. Several attempts to contact S5NP on 05/06/2024 and 05/07/2024 with no success to inquire of S5NP the receipt date of resident #1's wound analysis result and subsequent orders to start antibiotic treatment. An interview on 05/07/2024 at 3:40 p.m. with S2DON confirmed the facility did not receive wound analysis results for resident #1 on 04/18/2024 from APS lab. S2DON further confirmed the facility was not aware of the results of the wound analysis for resident #1 until 04/23/2024 when antibiotic therapy was started.
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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the necessary care and services in acc...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the necessary care and services in accordance with the residents comprehensive and professional standards of practice by failing to provide wound care as ordered for 2 (#1,#4) of 4 (#1,#2,#3,#4) residents reviewed for wound care. Findings: Resident #1 Review of the record revealed resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including encephalopathy, cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of bilateral middle cerebral arteries, morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, acute kidney failure, pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right heel, functional quadriplegia, abnormality of albumin, hypertension, and diabetic ulcers. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 0, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident was totally dependent on staff for all Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Review of the Skin and Wound Evaluation for resident #1 dated 04/03/2024 revealed a stage 2 pressure ulcer was identified to the resident's sacrum measuring 4.2 centimeters (cm) by 3.4 cm by 0.1 cm with 100% granulation, light sanguineous/bloody drainage, no odor, peri-wound fragile and macerated with scarring present. Review of the April 2024 Physician's orders revealed an order dated 04/03/2024 for treatment of a stage 2 pressure ulcer to the sacrum as follows: cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep peri wound, apply calcium alginate to wound bed, cover with dry absorbent dressing, change daily and as needed (prn) soilage/dislodgement. Review of the April 2024 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for resident #1 revealed no documentation of a wound care treatment being performed to the sacrum on 04/04/2024. An interview on 04/23/2024 at 10:45 a.m. with S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Treatment revealed she was aware of resident #1 having a pressure ulcer to her sacrum identified on 04/03/2024. S3LPN/Treatment revealed that she was the treatment nurse on 04/04/2024, and confirmed that there was no documentation of treatment to resident #1's sacrum for 04/04/2024. An interview on 04/23/2024 at 9:40 a.m. with S2Director of Nursing (DON) revealed resident #1 had a new pressure ulcer to her sacrum identified on 04/03/2024. S2DON confirmed no treatment was documented for wound care to resident #1's sacrum on 04/04/2024. Review of resident #1's April 2024 Physician's Orders revealed an order dated 04/08/2024 for treatment to stage 3 to sacrum as follows: cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep peri wound, apply medihoney to wound bed, then calcium alginate, cover with dry absorbent dressing, change daily and prn soilage/dislodgement. Review of the Skin and Wound Evaluation dated 04/05/2024 for resident #1 revealed S5Nurse Practioner(NP) evaluated the wound to the sacrum. The S5NP evaluation revealed a stage 3 pressure ulcer to the sacrum with wound measurements post debridement as follows: 3.0 cm by 3.2 cm by 0.2 cm with 90% slough and 10% granulation. Further review revealed the wound care orders changed to apply medihoney to wound bed then calcium alginate, and cover with dry absorbent dressing. Review of the April 2024 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for resident #1 revealed treatment of the stage 3 to sacrum was changed on 04/08/2024 to cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep peri wound, apply medihoney to wound bed, then calcium alginate, cover with dry absorbent dressing, change daily and prn soilage/dislodgement. An interview on 04/24/2024 at 7:35 a.m. with S5NP revealed she assessed resident #1's wound to the sacrum on 04/05/2024 and confirmed she notified S3LPN/Treatment to change the wound care to sacrum orders on 04/05/2024. An interview on 04/23/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)//Treatment confirmed she did make rounds with S5NP on 04/05/2024 on resident #1, but confirmed she did not write an order to change the treatment to resident's sacrum to include the medihoney until 04/08/2024. Resident #4 Review of the medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus foot ulcer, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and atherosclerotic heart disease. Review of the 5 day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #4 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 which indicated the resident is cognitively aware and able to make daily decisions. Further review revealed the resident needs minimal assistance from staff and ambulates using a manual wheelchair. Review of the skin conditions section of the MDS confirmed the resident is at risk for developing pressure sores and does not have any pressure ulcers at the time of the assessment. Further review of skin condition section of the MDS revealed the resident had a diabetic foot ulcer. Review of the skin and wound evaluation dated 03/19/2024 revealed resident #4 was admitted with a diabetic ulcer to the right heel. Review of the assessment revealed the measurements were 4.0 cm by 6.5 cm X 0.9 cm. Review of the March 2024 physicians orders for wound care to the right heel was as follows: cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep to peri wound, apply collagen and calcium alginate to the wound bed, cover with abdominal (ABD) pad and wrap with bulky bandage, secure with tape, and change daily. Review of the Nurse Practioner Progress Note dated 04/05/2024 revealed the right heel measurments were pre wound measurements were 2.0 cm by 3.5 cm by 0.2 cm and after debridement measurements were 2.2 cm by 3.3 cm by 0.2 cm. Further review revealed the wound care provided was changed to clean wound with 1/2 strength Dakins solution and gauze, pat dry with gauze, skin prep periwound area, apply medihoney to the wound bed, apply calcium alginate to the wound bed, cover with dry absorbent dressing , then secure in place with bulky bandage and tape. Review of the Assessment/Plan documentation revealed : 1) See new wound care orders in procedure documentation, and 2) culture aerobic and anaerobic-note to lab right heel wound culture and sensitivity (c&s) 04/05/2024 at 10:15 a.m. per S5NP. The chaperone present was S3LPN/Treatment Nurse. Review of the skin and wound evaluation dated 04/05/2024 revealed documentation that resident #4 was seen by S5NP with wound measurements as follows 2.0 cm by 3.5 cm by 0.2 cm with 100% granulation tissue. Resident tolerated wound care well. Orders changed, discontinue (D/C) collagen change to medihoney, calcium alginate, cover with dry absorbant dressing. Review of the April 2024 TAR revealed the order changed for wound care to the right heel with a start date of 04/08/2024 to cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, skin prep peri wound, apply medihoney and calcrium alginate to wound bed. Cover with Abd pad and wrap with bulky bandage, secure with tape. Change daily and as needed if soilded/dislodgement every day shift. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 1:30 p.m.with S3LPN/Treatment confirmed she made rounds with S5NP on 04/05/2024 when resident #4's wound orders were changed, but was not aware of the changes in cleaning solution from wound cleanser to 1/2 strength Dakins solution. S3LPN reported she forgot to write an order to change wound care orders to the right heel until 04/08/2024. Review of the April 2024 TAR revealed an order changed with a start date of 04/25/2024 for the right heel to be cleansed with 1/2 strength Dakin's solution, pat dry, skin prep peri wound, apply medihoney and calicum alginate to wound bed, cover with abd pad and wrap with bulky bandage, secure with tape. Change daily and as needed if soilded/dislodgement every day shift. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 2:30 p.m. with S4RN/Treatment confirmed she changed the wound care order on 04/24/2024 to the 1/2 strength Dakin's cleansing agent after she received the NP Progress notes dated 04/05/2024 and 04/12/2024. S4RN/Treament nurse confirmed after receiving the NP progress notes on 04/24/2024, she reviewed the documentation and revealed the order should have been changed on 04/05/2024 when the order was given by S5NP. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with S2DON confirmed resident #4's orders for the wound care to the right heel should have been changed to the 1/2 strength Dakin's cleansing agent after the S5NP visit on 04/05/2024.
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 F0726 (Tag F0726)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the competency to provide nur...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the competency to provide nursing related services as evidenced by S5Nurse Practitioner (NP) failing to 1.) provide to the facility progress notes in a timely manner for 2 (#1 and #4) of 4 (#1, #2, #3, and #4) residents, and 2.) ensure results of laboratory culture analysis were provided to the facility in a timely manner for 2 (#1 and #4) of 4 (#1, #2, #3, and #4) residents reviewed for wound care and lab services. Findings: Review of the record revealed resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including encephalopathy, cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of bilateral middle cerebral arteries, morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, acute kidney failure, pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right heel, functional quadriplegia, abnormality of albumin, fecal incontinence, hypertension, and diabetic ulcers. Review of the Skin and Wound Evaluation dated 04/12/2024 for resident #1 revealed the following: stage 3 pressure ulcer to sacrum assessed by S5NP. The wound measurements were 4.0 cm by 4.5 cm by 0.7 cm with 10% granulation, 90% slough, light serosanguineous drainage, faint odor after cleansing, wound deteriorating, and S5NP cultured the sacral wound. An interview on 04/24/2024 at 7:35 a.m. with S5NP confirmed that she obtained a wound culture of resident #1's sacral wound on 04/12/2024 due to odor and deterioration of wound noted during treatment. An interview on 05/06/2024 at 1:40 p.m. with S2DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed that S5NP failed to send results of resident #1's wound analysis from 04/12/2024 that she received on 04/18/2024 (documented as the reported date on the lab result) to the facility until 04/23/2024. S2DON confirmed S5NP failed to send progress notes for resident #1 for 04/05/2024, 04/12/2024, and 04/19/2024 to the facility until 04/23/2024 when state surveyor requested S5NP's progress notes. Resident #4 Review of the medical record revealed that resident #4 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus foot ulcer, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and atherosclerotic heart disease. Review of the skin and wound evaluation dated 03/19/2024 revealed resident #4 was admitted with a diabetic ulcer to the right heel. Review of the assessment revealed the measurements were 4.0 cm by 6.5 cm by 0.9 cm. Review of S5NP's Progress Note dated 04/05/2024 revealed the right heel wound care provided by S5NP was changed to clean the wound with 1/2 strength Dakin's solution and gauze, pat dry with gauze, skin prep peri-wound area, apply medihoney to the wound bed, apply calcium alginate to the wound bed, cover with dry absorbent dressing, then secure in place with bulky bandage and tape. Further review of S5NP progress notes revealed a wound culture was obtained from the right heel wound on 04/05/2024 at 10:15 a.m. per S5NP. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 1:30 p.m. with S3LPN/Treatment confirmed she made rounds with S5NP on 04/05/2024. Review of S5NP's Progress Note dated 04/12/2024 revealed under assessment and plan to continue current wound orders at this time. Reviewed wound culture at this time with the resident and nursing staff that wound culture shows Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Candida. RX (prescription) for Bactrim Double Strength 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for 14 days and Diflucan 100 milligram 1 tablet each other day for 14 doses. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 1:30 p.m. with S3LPN/Treatment confirmed she made rounds with S5NP on 04/12/2024 when the assessment was done for resident #4's heel wound. She stated S5NP did not report anything in regards to the results of the wound culture done on 04/05/2024 or any medications to start. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 2:30 p.m. with S4RN (registered nurse)/Treatment confirmed she had not received S5NP's Progress Note for resident #4 dated 04/05/2024 and 04/12/2024 until 04/24/2024. S4RN/Treatment reported S5NP did not send the culture results of resident #4's heel to the facility until 05/06/2024. Interview on 05/07/2024 at 3:00 p.m. with S2DON confirmed the facility did not receive S5NP's progress reports for 04/05/2024, 04/12/2024 and 04/19/2024 until 04/24/2024. S2DON further confirmed that resident #4's culture results to the right heel was not received by the facility until 05/06/2024.
Feb 2024 3 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from physica...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from physical and verbal abuse and psychosocial harm by staff for 1 (#7) of 4 (#1, #4, #5, and #7) sampled residents. The actual harm resulted for resident #7, who was cognitively impaired, on 02/13/2024 at approximately 1:12 p.m. when S3Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was witnessed being physically and verbally abusive to resident #7. S3CNA was witnessed by two Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) aggressively pull resident #7 up from her geri-chair and then popped her on the behind. S3CNA also was witnessed telling resident #7 to stop f______ pulling that sh__ down, I'm tired of the f______ sh__. Because this type of inappropriate, unwanted physical and verbal abuse would reasonably cause anyone to have psychosocial harm, it can be determined that the reasonable person in the resident's position would have experienced severe psychosocial harm-dehumanization, and humiliation- as a result of the physical and verbal abuse. Findings: Review of the facility's current Abuse Prevention and Prohibition Policy revealed: Purpose: Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants or volunteers, staff or other agencies serving the resident, family members or legal guardians, friends or other individuals. Review of the medical record for resident #7 revealed an admission date of 01/19/2021 with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, profound intellectual disabilities, depression, psychosis, and impulse disorder. Review of the care plan revealed resident #7 had cognitive loss related to mental disorder, resident was nonverbal and required assistance from staff with activities of daily living. The resident had difficulty communicating related to impaired cognition. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #7 had severe cognitive skills for daily decision making, and required extensive assistance with activities of daily living. Resident #7 had a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and had physical impairment on both sides of the upper and lower extremities. Review of the facility's investigation documentation of the 02/13/2024 incident revealed a summary of events that included: on 02/13/2024 at approximately 1:12 p.m. resident #7 was in the front lobby sitting in a geri-chair, resident was scratching herself and the LPN gave resident a dose of Hydroxyzine for itching. Resident #7's CNA was told that resident was pulling her brief down, Resident #7's CNA went over to the resident and aggressively snatched her up, popped her behind and cursed her. The CNA was witnessed telling the resident stop f_____ pulling that sh__ down, I'm tired of the f______ sh__. LPN stopped CNA and informed her she had just given her something for itching. On 02/14/2024 at 3:45 p.m. observation of resident #7 revealed she was in the lobby area sitting in a geri-chair with staff in close proximity. Resident #7 was unable to communicate with the surveyor. On 02/15/2024 at 12:45 p.m., an interview with S5Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) revealed S3CNA was aggressive and verbally and physically abusive to resident #7. S5LPN revealed on 02/13/2024 1:12 p.m. Resident #7 was sitting in a geri-chair close to the nurses' station and was scratching her right hip area. S5LPN was at her medication cart in close proximity and witnessed S3CNA roughly handle the resident, pop her on her right hip area and tell resident #7 I am sick of this f_____ sh__. She revealed she told S3CNA to get away from resident #7 and S2Director of Nursing (DON) and S1Administrator were notified immediately. Resident #7 was assessed for injuries and none were noted. On 02/15/2024 at 1:30 p.m., an interview with S6LPN revealed she was at the nurses' station when the incident occurred. Resident #7 was sitting in a geri-chair close to the nurses' station and S6LPN revealed she witnessed S3CNA handle resident #7 very aggressively, S3CNA popped her on the right hip area and tell resident #7 I am sick of this f_____ sh___. S5LPN notified S2DON and S1Administrator and S3CNA was terminated immediately. On 02/15/2024 at 2:45 p.m., an interview with S2DON revealed on 02/13/2024, S5LPN came to her and told her that S3CNA had aggressively grabbed and cursed resident #7. S3CNA was called to S2DON's office along with S1Administrator and S4Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). S3CNA was informed to clock out, and S3CNA was terminated immediately. S2DON revealed the resident was assessed for injuries and none noted. On 02/15/2024 at 3:10 p.m., an interview with S1Administrator confirmed the abuse to resident #7 did occur and when he was notified of the abuse incident S3CNA was immediately terminated and S1Administrator escorted S3CNA out of the building.
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

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitatio...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment are reported immediately for 1 (#1) of 4 (#1, #4, #5, and #7) sampled residents. The facility failed to ensure staff followed the facility's Abuse policy regarding reporting the suspected abuse immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing (DON). Findings: Review of the facility's current Abuse policy revealed: Abuse Prohibition Practice 2. Training: The Facility staff shall be trained on the abuse policy and abuse prohibition practice during orientation, annually and ongoing as needed. New employees will sign abuse policy testifying that they have read and understand the statements and consequences of abuse. Staff should immediately report their knowledge related to abuse allegations to the Administrator or DON without fear of reprisal. Review of the medical record for sampled resident #1 revealed an admission date of 12/28/2023 and a discharge date of 01/02/2024. Resident #1 had diagnoses including quadriplegia, injury at C5, neuromuscular dysfunction, impulse disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and opioid dependence. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #1 was independent with cognition for daily decision making, and required assistance with activities of daily living. Review of the care plan revealed resident #1 was at risk for falls due to the diagnosis of quadriplegia. Further review of the care plan revealed resident #1 displayed disruptive, violent behaviors. Review of the Incident/Accident Report dated 01/02/2024 revealed resident #1 was outside the DON's office yelling and playing offensive music loudly while the DON and Administrator were talking. Resident #1 was asked to turn the music down several times and would not cooperate. Resident #1 was moved away from the door and became combative and started swinging his right arm hitting the Administrator many times. While swinging his arm the resident propelled himself forward out of the wheelchair and then proceeded to grab the Administrator's right leg biting him multiple times. On 02/12/2024 at 9:10 a.m., an interview with S7Staff Member, whom wishes to remain anonymous, revealed he/she was working when resident #1 became combative, fell out of his wheelchair and bit S1Administrator on his leg. S7Staff Member revealed S1Administrator began kicking resident #1 in the head. S7Staff Member revealed he/she did not tell anyone about S1Administrator kicking resident #1 in the head because he/she was afraid they would lose their job. S7Staff Member revealed the staff are trained in abuse and neglect and have been trained to report abuse. On 02/12/2024 at 9:20 a.m., an interview with S8Staff Member, whom wishes to remain anonymous, revealed on 01/02/2024 resident #1 fell out of his wheelchair and began to bite S1Administrator on the leg, and S1Administrator began to kick resident #1 on the left side of head. S8Staff Member revealed he/she didn't tell anyone about the alleged abuse because he/she was afraid he/she would be fired. S8Staff Member revealed he/she had been trained in abuse and neglect and he/she knew to tell someone if abuse was witnessed. On 02/12/2024 at 9:50a.m., an interview with S9Staff Member, whom wishes to remain anonymous, revealed resident #1 was at the time clock area when he fell out of his wheelchair because he was swinging his arm trying to hit S1Administrator. While on the floor, resident #1 bit S1Administrator on the leg and S1Administrator began kicking resident #1 on the right side of his head. S9Staff Member revealed he/she did not tell anyone of the alleged abuse because he/she would lose his/her job. S9Staff Member revealed he/she had received training in abuse and neglect and to report it if he/she were to see any type of abuse. On 02/12/24 at 11:15 a.m., an interview with S2Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the incident that occurred on 01/02/2024 happened in her doorway. Resident #1 was asked to turn down the loud, vulgar music he had playing on his phone and became combative and when he swung his arm at S1Administrator he fell out of the wheelchair and on to the floor and bit S1Administrator on his leg several times. S2DON revealed S1Administrator did not kick or stomp on the resident. S2DON denied staff informing her that they saw S1Administrator kick resident #1. On 02/14/2024 at 1:30 p.m. S1Administrator and S2DON were notified of the deficiency for the staff not reporting alleged abuse as stated in facility's abuse policy.
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 F0726 (Tag F0726)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure that licensed nurses have the specific competencies and skil...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure that licensed nurses have the specific competencies and skill sets necessary to care for residents' needs by not performing a body audit after a resident had a fall from a wheelchair to the floor for 1 (#1) of 4 (#1, #4, #5 and #7) sampled residents. Findings: Review of the facility's Incident and Accident Policy and Procedure revealed in part. Purpose: To assure that all persons who are involved in the incident and accident are evaluated and receive treatment as indicated and are monitored for disposition of incident and accident. Procedure: 3. Medical Attention: a. Assess all incident and accident victims Review of the medical record for sampled resident #1 revealed an admission date of 12/28/2023 and a discharge date of 01/02/2024 with diagnoses including quadriplegia, injury at C5, neuromuscular dysfunction, impulse disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and opioid dependence. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #1 was independent with cognition for daily decision making, and required assistance with activities of daily living. Review of the care plan revealed resident #7 was at risk for falls due to the diagnosis of quadriplegia. Further review of the care plan revealed resident #1 displayed disruptive violent behaviors. Review of the Incident/Accident Report dated 01/02/2024 revealed resident #1 was yelling and playing offensive music loudly while the DON and Administrator were talking. Resident #1 became combative and started swinging his right arm hitting the Administrator many times. While swinging his arm the resident propelled self forward out of the wheelchair and then proceeded to grab the Administrator's right leg biting him multiple times. Review of the medical record for resident #1 revealed no documented evidence of a body audit performed after he fell out of the wheelchair onto the floor on 01/02/2024 to assess for injuries. On 02/12/2024 at 2:45 p.m. interview with S4Family Nurse Practitioner revealed the nurse did not perform a body audit to assess for injuries after resident #1 fell to the floor from the wheelchair.
Aug 2023 1 deficiency 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident received adequate supervision and assist...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 (#1) of 5 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5) sampled residents. The actual harm resulted for Resident #1 on 07/14/2023 when S4Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) failed to use a two-person transfer, as determined necessary by the comprehensive care plan, during a transfer from the resident's wheelchair to bed. Resident #1 complained of pain and was sent to the local hospital. An x-ray of Resident #1's left hip showed comminuted displaced and angulated left hip and intertrochanteric fracture. Resident #1 was admitted to the hospital for management of her acute left hip fracture. The facility implemented corrective actions which were completed prior to the State Agency's investigation, thus it was determined to be a Past Noncompliance citation. Findings: Review of the current Hoyer Lift - Proper Use Policy and Procedure revealed, in part: Policy: 1. Residents who are unable to transfer themselves independently or with minimum assistance shall be transferred safely with the Hoyer lift. Review of the medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of the resident's diagnoses revealed, in part: hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left nondominant side, end stage renal disease, cardiomegaly, dementia with behavioral disturbance, osteoarthritis, edema, hypertension, anemia, diabetes, and neurogenic bladder. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed the resident had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 13 out of 15 indicating the resident had independent cognitive skills for daily decision making. The resident required 2 person extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use. The resident had range on motion impairment on one side of the upper and lower extremities. Review of the care plan revealed the following: I require staff assistance for all activities of daily living related to left sided hemiplegia, I require a mechanical lift for transfers, and I require assistance with bed mobility. An interview with S4CNA on 08/16/2023 at 9:55 a.m. revealed the following: on 07/14/2023, the CNA was attempting to transfer Resident #1 from her wheelchair to the bed. S4CNA reported she picked Resident #1 up from the wheelchair, went to turn her, and she thought she was slipping so she asked the housekeeper to lower the bed. S4CNA reported she laid her across the foot of the bed and she asked the other staff to get help. S4CNA reported that the resident complained of leg pain when she was on the bed. S4CNA reported that she didn't know if her leg twisted or what. S4CNA reported she usually used the lift with 2 people to transfer Resident #1. When asked why she didn't use the lift with Resident #1, she reported that she thought she could get her into the bed. An interview with S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/CNA supervisor 08/16/2023 at 12:55PM revealed she worked on 07/15/2023. S3LPN/CNA supervisor revealed when she assessed the resident, the resident complained of pain from the knee down. S3LPN/CNA supervisor reported the left leg didn't look right and the left hip looked rolled out. S3LPN/CNA supervisor reported the resident had limited ROM to that left leg. S3LPN/CNA supervisor notified the physician and sent the resident to the emergency room. S3LPN/CNA supervisor reported she interviewed S4CNA and the CNA reported to her that she transferred the resident from the wheelchair to the bed by herself and she might have gotten her feet tangled. S4CNA reported to S3LPN/CNA supervisor that the resident did not fall on the floor and the resident complained about her leg hurting at some point. S3LPN/CNA supervisor reported S4CNA knew Resident #1 was a 2 person transfer before the incident. S3LPN/CNA supervisor reported that the CNA did not ask for assistance and did the transfer own her own. Review of the hospital's History and Physical dated 07/16/2023 revealed the x-ray of her left hip showed comminuted displaced and angulated left hip and intertrochanteric fracture. Resident was admitted for management of her acute left hip fracture. An interview with S2Director of Nursing on 08/16/2023 at 3:00PM confirmed Resident #1 required 2 person assistance with transfers and the CNA should have asked for assistance to transfer the resident from the wheelchair to the bed and should have used the Hoyer lift. Review of the facility's Quality Assurance (QA) Plan for the improper transfer on 07/14/2023 revealed: An incident occurred when an employee attempted to transfer a resident without assistance and the use of a lift. This oversight caused the resident to fall. The resident is short in stature but large, she is incapable of assisting in transferring. It is the facility's rule to call for assistance when a resident requires total assistance or uses a mechanical lift. The policy states that if a resident is unable to transfer independently, they should be transferred with the Hoyer lift or 2-person manual transferring. The policy also states that at least two nursing staff must be needed to transfer a resident with the lift. We have a policy and procedure guideline for this activity. The policy will accompany this QA along with the Hoyer lift competency. An investigation was initiated by the DON and a Statewide Incident Management System Report was submitted to the state agency. It is the facility's finding that the incident could have been averted if 2 people had been present with the transfer. The safety of residents is our number one priority. Policy and procedures are used to comply with the standard rules and regulations for competency in the care and health of our resident. The following plan of correction was implemented. 1. Corrective action: The resident involved was sent to emergency room for medical evaluation. The CNA involved was given a disciplinary warning for not following the facility's policy regarding transfers. The CNA involved was in-serviced on the proper communication techniques in notifying the LPN and ensuring the LPN acknowledged the report. The CNA involved was in-serviced on the importance of getting assistance with transfers whether it be with the lift or a 2 person manual assist. The CNA was trained by Therapy on the proper transfer techniques and CNA demonstrated to the therapist the transfer technique. Any deviations from the training were corrected and explained to the CNA by the therapist. 2. Affecting other residents: All residents that require assistance with transfers have the potential to be affected. CNAs were in-serviced on the importance of following the facility's policy and procedures regarding transfers. CNAs also received transfer training by the Therapy Director on the proper procedures for transfers. New hire CNAs will be trained by the therapy department on how to properly transfer a resident. 3. Measures to prevent reoccurrence: Monitors were developed to monitor transfers to ensure CNAs are properly transferring residents. These monitors will be completed once a week x 4 weeks then randomly thereafter. CNA Coordinator or designee will in-service CNAs on proper transfers using gait belt, two persons assist and lifts quarterly. CNA coordinator developed a list of residents' transfer requirements and abilities posted to CNA communication board. New hire CNAs will be trained by Therapy on the proper transfer techniques. 4. Monitoring CNA Coordinator will monitor transfer techniques randomly by observing transfers and completing skills checkoffs. If CNA does not show proficiency in transfers, he/she will be retrained by therapy. Review of the facility's above actions revealed the facility had implemented the training, monitoring, and quality control aspects by 08/11/2023.
Jun 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments for 1 (#40) of 1 (#40) residents who had medications sto...

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Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments for 1 (#40) of 1 (#40) residents who had medications stored in their rooms. Findings: On 06/20/2023 at 8:45a.m., two tubes of Voltaren gel were on resident #40's bedside table. Interview with the resident revealed he was oriented to person, place, time and situation. The resident reported staff applied the Voltaren gel as needed. Review of the physician orders revealed resident #40 had an order for Voltaren gel to be applied to his elbow, wrist, hand and palm every four hours as needed. The order did not allow for the resident to keep the medication at his bedside. On 06/28/2023 at 8:10a.m., observation of the resident's bedside table revealed it contained 6 tubes of Voltaren gel. On 06/28/2023 at 8:30a.m., interview with #S2DON (director of nursing) revealed the tubes of medication should have been stored in the medication cart.
Jan 2023 3 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

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

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from sexual abuse and psychosocial harm by another resident for 1 (#1) of 5 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5) sampled residents. The actual harm resulted when resident #1 had increased anxiety and nightmares, along with feeling ashamed after the 12/03/2022 sexual abuse incident. Resident #1 received a 12/08/2022 physician's order for a dosage increase to her antidepressant medication; and an order for an anti-anxiety medication was also added to her drug regime after the 12/03/2022 sexual abuse incident. The resident also had a 12/08/2022 physician's order for therapy and has been receiving individualized therapy every two weeks since the 12/03/2022 sexual abuse incident. Findings: Review of the facility Abuse Prevention and Prohibition Policy revealed in part each resident has the right to be free from abuse. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to, facility staff or other residents. Sexual abuse includes but is not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual coercion, or sexual assault. The policy included the touching of intimate body parts or the clothing covering intimate body parts as an example of sexual abuse. Review of the medical record for resident #1 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to cerebral infarction, diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cervical disc degeneration, major depressive disorder, polyosteoarthritis, and anxiety disorder. Review of resident #1's 12/27/2022 Quarterly Minimum Data Set revealed her Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was assessed to be 15, which indicated she was cognitively intact. Further review revealed she was independent or required supervision with setup help only for most activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of the medical record for resident #2 revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to multiple myeloma, chronic kidney Disease (stage 3), type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart disease, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, generalized anxiety disorder, other specified depressive episodes and mild cognitive impairment. Further review revealed on 12/16/2022, he was discharged from the facility and transferred to another facility. Review of resident #2's 11/02/2022 Quarterly MDS revealed his BIMS score was assessed to be 14, which indicated he was cognitively intact. Review of resident #1's 12/03/2022 at 12:31 a.m. Nurses' Note, revealed summoned to room per resident #1. She said that a male resident came to her room and put his hand under her blanket and touched her vagina. Resident #1 told him she was married and did not do stuff like that and for him to leave the room. S5LPN (licensed practical nurse) spoke with resident #2's nurse (S6LPN), then she went to speak with resident #2. Resident #2 said that he did not go to her room at first, then he changed his story and said that he was just visiting her. On 01/10/2023 at 11:02 a.m. during a phone interview with S5LPN, she confirmed the 12/03/2022 at 12:31 a.m. Nurses' Note documentation of the incident with resident #1 and resident #2 was accurate. S5LPN reported that resident #1 informed her she was not hurt in the incident so she did not feel she needed to assess her after the incident. Review of the medical record revealed after the 12/03/2022 incident involving resident #1 and resident #2, there was no documentation that a physical exam for resident #1 was offered or completed after she reported the sexual abuse allegation on 12/03/2022 at 12:31 a.m. On 01/09/2023 at 4:10 p.m., an interview with resident #1 revealed resident #2 came in her room on 2 different occasions (she was unsure of exact dates). The first time, he told her that he really wanted her. Resident #1 told him that she was married and did not do that. Resident #1 reported that resident #2 touched her breast. She told him to stop and she asked him to leave, which he did. Resident #1 revealed she did not report this to anyone, she only told her nurse that she did not want him in her room. Resident #1 also revealed that resident #2 came back in her room at night time a couple of days after the first above incident (unsure of date). Resident #1 realized it was resident #2 and she pulled the covers up so he would not touch her. She reported that resident #2 told her again that he really wanted her, she told him she was married and did not do that kind of stuff. Resident #2 pulled covers up, and reached his hand inside her pull up and touched the outside of her vagina. Resident #1 confirmed he did not touch the inside of her vagina. Resident #1 pushed his arm away and asked him to leave, which he did. She stated the incident scared her to death. She confirmed she immediately reported it to her nurse. Resident #1 revealed she was not hurt in the above incident but it bothered her. She also stated she had some nightmares after it occurred. Resident #1 also reported she felt ashamed that it happened. Resident #1 also confirmed she has received additional medications to help after the 12/03/2022 incident and has been receiving individual therapy every 2 weeks. On 01/10/2023 at 5:44 p.m., a phone interview was conducted with S7CNA (certified nursing assistant), she revealed that resident #1 used her call light late on the night of 12/02/2022 (unsure of time). S7CNA reported she saw resident #2 going to the vending machine near the hall that resident #1 resided on around the same time resident #1 used her call light. When S7CNA went in to check on her, resident #1 seemed upset, but did not want to tell her what happened. Resident #1 told her she wanted to see her nurse and she would not tell her what was wrong. When S5LPN came out of resident #1's room she did not tell S7CNA what was reported to her by resident #1. However, she informed S7CNA to monitor resident #1 more closely the rest of her shift. Review of the Offense Report (completed by local police department) dated 12/03/2022 at 2:30 p.m., revealed the complaint was filed by S3LPN/ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing). S3LPN/ADON reported that at approximately 12:31 a.m. on 12/03/2022, resident #2 was in resident #1's room and he put his hand under her sheet and touched her vagina. Further review revealed there was no documentation of the police's response to the above filed complaint. The surveyor phoned the local police department to see if there was any further documentation available regarding the 12/03/2022 incident, but was informed the only information available was the above Offense Report. On 01/11/2023 at 11:00 a.m., an interview with S3LPN/ADON revealed the above incident did occur on 12/03/2022 with resident #1 and resident #2. S3LPN/ADON confirmed she went to the local police station on 12/03/2022 and filed a complaint with the local police department regarding resident #1's allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2. She revealed the police follow up has been limited and the results of the case are still pending. Review of resident #1's current care plan revealed on 12/03/2022, the facility had identified she was at risk for sad mood, scared, traumatized related to a personal incident involving a male resident. Further review revealed resident #1 did not want family notified, however, the police were notified of the incident. Review of 12/08/2022 Physician Orders for resident #1 revealed orders for Ativan 0.5mg (milligrams) by mouth twice daily (bid) as needed (prn), increase Paxil to 30mg by mouth daily, and schedule therapy appointment. Review of resident #1's December 2022 and January 2023 Medication Administration Records (MARs) revealed documentation she received Ativan 0.5mg by bid daily prn, and Paxil 30mg by mouth daily as ordered. On 01/11/2023 at 1:50 p.m., an interview with S4 Social Services revealed resident #1 talked to her about the 12/03/2022 incident involving resident #2. Resident #1 reported to her that she was embarrassed and blamed herself for what had happened. On 01/11/2023 at 2:30 p.m., an interview with S2DON revealed resident #1 was upset and initially had increased anxiety after the above incident occurred on 12/03/2022. S2DON confirmed that Ativan prn and the resident's Paxil dose was increased after the above incident. On 01/11/2023 at 1:10 p.m., an interview with S1Administrator revealed on 12/03/2022 resident #1 reported an allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2. S1Administrator confirmed the facility investigated the incident and substantiated the sexual abuse allegation reported by resident #1. On 01/11/2023 at 2:30 p.m., an interview with S2DON revealed on 12/03/2022 resident #1 reported an allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2. S2DON reported she completed a SIMS (Statewide Incident Management System) Report regarding the incident. S2DON reported she viewed video footage that showed resident #2 entering resident #1's room on 11/30/2022 (date of incident that resident #1 failed to report to staff) and resident #2 entering her room again on 12/03/2022. S2DON confirmed the facility investigated the incident and substantiated the sexual abuse allegation reported by resident #1.
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

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an alleged violation of sexual abuse was reported immediate...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an alleged violation of sexual abuse was reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made to the State Survey Agency for 1 (#1) of 3 (#1, #2, #5) sampled residents reviewed for allegations of abuse. Findings: Review of the facility Abuse Prevention and Prohibition Policy revealed in part an alleged violation of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment will be reported immediately, but not later than two hours if the alleged violation involves abuse or has resulted in serious bodily injury. The facility administrator or designee shall report or cause a report to be made to the mandated state agency per reporting criteria within guidelines of notification of an alleged abuse. Review of the medical record for resident #1 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to cerebral infarction, diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cervical disc degeneration, major depressive disorder, polyosteoarthritis, and anxiety disorder. Review of resident #1's 12/27/2022 Quarterly Minimum Data Set revealed her Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was assessed to be 15, which indicated she was cognitively intact. Further review revealed she was independent or required supervision with setup help only for most activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of resident #1's 12/03/2022 at 12:31 a.m. Nurses' Note, revealed summoned to room per resident #1. She said that a male resident came to her room and put his hand under her blanket and touched her vagina. Resident #1 told him she was married and did not do stuff like that and for him to leave the room. S5LPN (licensed practical nurse) spoke with resident #2's nurse (S6LPN), then she went to speak with resident #2. Resident #2 said that he did not go to her room at first, then he changed his story and said that he was just visiting her. S2DON was phoned and left message to return the call. On 01/10/2023 at 11:02 a.m. during a phone interview with S5LPN, she confirmed the 12/03/2022 at 12:31 a.m. Nurses' Note documentation of the incident with resident #1 and resident #2 was accurate. S5LPN reported she left a voicemail on S2DON's phone, but she could not remember if S2DON returned her call during her shift. Review of the SIMS report regarding resident #1's allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2 revealed the incident occurred and was discovered on 12/03/2022 at 12:30 a.m. Further review revealed the report received date and time was 12/03/2022 at 9:30 a.m., which was not within the required 2 hour reporting time for an allegation of abuse. On 01/11/2023 at 2:30 p.m., an interview with S2DON revealed her phone was on silent mode, so she failed to receive the phone call from S5LPN on 12/03/2022 at 12:49 a.m. She reported S5LPN left a voicemail but she did not hear it until she woke up the next morning. S2DON confirmed she began entering information in the SIMS (Statewide Incident Management System) around 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. on 12/03/2022. On 01/11/2023 at 1:10 p.m., an interview with S1Administrator revealed on 12/03/2022 resident #1 reported an allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2. S1Administrator confirmed the facility failed to report the allegation of sexual abuse to the State Survey Agency within the required 2 hour time frame. On 01/11/2023 at 2:30 p.m., an interview with S2DON revealed on 12/03/2022 resident #1 reported an allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2. S2DON confirmed the facility failed to report the allegation of sexual abuse to the State Survey Agency within the required 2 hour time frame.
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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of sexual abuse for 1 (#1) o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of sexual abuse for 1 (#1) of 3 (#1, #2, #5) sampled resident reviewed for abuse. Findings: Review of the facility Abuse Prevention and Prohibition Policy revealed in part each resident has the right to be free from abuse. Administrator or designee will complete a thorough investigation. The policy also included further guidance in the following areas: - Interview the resident if they are cognitively able to answer questions. - Interview employees who were working in resident's room during the time in question. Signed statements should be obtained from these employees. - A licensed professional nurse will examine the resident for signs of injury and notify the resident's physician of any injuries noted. Review of the medical record for resident #1 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to cerebral infarction, diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cervical disc degeneration, major depressive disorder, polyosteoarthritis, and anxiety disorder. Review of resident #1's 12/27/2022 Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) revealed her Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was assessed to be 15, which indicated she was cognitively intact. Further review revealed she was independent or required supervision with setup help only for most activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of the medical record for resident #2 revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to multiple myeloma, chronic kidney disease (stage 3), type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart disease, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, generalized anxiety disorder, other specified depressive episodes and mild cognitive impairment. Further review revealed on 12/16/2022, he was discharged from the facility and transferred to another facility. Review of resident #2's 11/02/2022 Quarterly MDS revealed his BIMS score was assessed to be 14, which indicated he was cognitively intact. Review of resident #1's 12/03/2022 at 12:31 a.m. Nurses' Note, revealed summoned to room per resident #1. She said that a male resident came to her room and put his hand under her blanket and touched her vagina. Resident #1 told him she was married and did not do stuff like that and for him to leave the room. S5LPN (licensed practical nurse) spoke with resident #2's nurse (S6LPN), then she went to speak with resident #2. Resident #2 said that he did not go to her room at first, then he changed his story and said that he was just visiting her. On 01/09/2023 at 4:10 p.m., an interview with resident #1 revealed resident #2 came in her room on 2 different occasions (she was unsure of exact dates). The first time, he told her that he really wanted her. Resident #1 told him that she was married and did not do that. Resident #1 reported that resident #2 touched her breast. She told him to stop and she asked him to leave, which he did. Resident #1 revealed she did not report this to anyone, she only told her nurse that she did not want him in her room. Resident #1 also revealed that resident #2 came back in her room at night time a couple of days after the first above incident (unsure of date). Resident #1 realized it was resident #2 and she pulled the covers up so he would not touch her. She reported that resident #2 told her again that he really wanted her, she told him she was married and did not do that kind of stuff. Resident #2 pulled covers up, and reached his hand inside her pull up and touched the outside of her vagina. Resident #1 confirmed he did not touch the inside of her vagina. Resident #1 pushed his arm away and asked him to leave, which he did. She confirmed she immediately reported it to her nurse. Resident #1 revealed she was not hurt in the above incident but it bothered her and she had some nightmares after it occurred. Resident #1 also reported she felt ashamed that it happened. Review of the facility investigation for resident #1's allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2 revealed the following areas were not thoroughly investigated per the facility Abuse Prevention and Prohibition Policy: - There were no signed witness statements obtained for resident #1 nor resident #2 regarding the incident. Also, there were no signed statements from staff that worked with resident #1 and resident #2 on 12/03/2022, the date the incident occurred. - After the 12/03/2022 report of sexual abuse by resident #1, there was no documentation that a physical exam was completed. On 01/11/2023 at 2:30 p.m., an interview with S2DON revealed the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation regarding resident #1's allegation of sexual abuse against resident #2. S2 DON confirmed the following areas were not completed and/or conducted during the facility investigation: there were no signed witness statements obtained for resident #1 nor resident #2 regarding the 12/03/2022 incident; there were no signed statements from staff that worked with resident #1 and resident #2 on 12/03/2022; and a physical exam was not completed for resident #1 after she reported an allegation of sexual abuse on 12/03/2022.
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

  • "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: 4 harm violation(s), $219,492 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 31 deficiencies on record, including 4 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
  • • $219,492 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Louisiana. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (15/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: Trust Score of 15/100 indicates significant concerns. Thoroughly evaluate alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Louisiana, 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 Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro Staffed?

CMS rates LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 48%, compared to the Louisiana average of 46%.

What Have Inspectors Found at Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro?

State health inspectors documented 31 deficiencies at LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO during 2023 to 2025. These included: 4 that caused actual resident harm and 27 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro?

LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LEGACY NURSING & REHABILITATION, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 150 certified beds and approximately 86 residents (about 57% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in WINNSBORO, Louisiana.

How Does Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (48%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.

Is Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Louisiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro Stick Around?

LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO has a staff turnover rate of 48%, which is about average for Louisiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro Ever Fined?

LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO has been fined $219,492 across 4 penalty actions. This is 6.2x the Louisiana average of $35,274. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.

Is Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro on Any Federal Watch List?

LEGACY NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF WINNSBORO 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.