COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC

205 ARMSTRONG STREET, CENTREVILLE, MD 21617 (410) 758-2323
For profit - Limited Liability company 120 Beds COMPLETE CARE Data: November 2025 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation
Trust Grade
13/100
#149 of 219 in MD
Last Inspection: July 2024

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

Overview

Complete Care at Corsica Hills LLC has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranked #149 out of 219 facilities in Maryland, they fall in the bottom half, but they are the only option in Queen Annes County. The facility's situation is stable, with 12 issues identified in both 2019 and 2024. Staffing is rated average with a 3/5 star rating, but a troubling turnover rate of 55% suggests that many staff members leave, which can disrupt continuity of care. The facility has been fined $55,564, which is higher than 84% of other Maryland facilities, raising red flags about compliance. While the nursing home offers more RN coverage than 86% of facilities in the state, there are serious weaknesses, including a critical incident where staff failed to recognize and act on potential abuse of several residents. Additionally, there were concerns regarding the inadequacy in addressing grievances raised by residents, which could leave issues unresolved. Families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses carefully when considering this facility for their loved ones.

Trust Score
F
13/100
In Maryland
#149/219
Bottom 32%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Holding Steady
12 → 12 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
$55,564 in fines. Lower than most Maryland facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 56 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Maryland. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
Violations
⚠ Watch
30 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2019: 12 issues
2024: 12 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

Below Maryland average (3.0)

Below average - review inspection findings carefully

Staff Turnover: 55%

Near Maryland avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

Federal Fines: $55,564

Above median ($33,413)

Moderate penalties - review what triggered them

Chain: COMPLETE CARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 30 deficiencies on record

1 life-threatening
Jul 2024 12 deficiencies 1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and interview, and facility policy review, the facility staff failed to recognize abuse and take ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and interview, and facility policy review, the facility staff failed to recognize abuse and take action to prevent abuse to residents (Resident #921, #919, #77, #905, #912, #916, #927, #2, #17, #66, #303) reviewed for abuse for 11 out of a total sample of 21 residents. These actions resulted in the finding of an Immediate Jeopardy which was identified on 7/10/24 at 4:30 PM. An IJ summary tool was provided to the facility on 7/10/24 at 4:48 PM. The facility submitted a draft of their plan to remove the immediacy on 7/10/24 at 6:30 PM and it was not accepted. The facility submitted a 2nd draft of their plan to remove the immediacy on 7/10/24 at 7:36 PM and it was not accepted. The facility submitted a 3rd plan on 7/10/24 at 8:30 PM and it was accepted by the state agency at 8:40 PM. After removal of the immediacy, the deficient practice remained with a scope and severity of H. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 7/12/24 at 9:30 AM after on-site confirmation of the completion of the facility's plan of removal. The findings include: The MDS (Minimum Data Set) is a complete assessment of the resident which provides the facility information necessary to develop a plan of care, provide the appropriate care and services to the resident, and to modify the care plan based on the resident's status. Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) is a standardized test used to get a quick snapshot of the cognitive function and is a required screening tool used in nursing homes to assess cognition. A score of 13-15 points indicates an intact cognition, 8-12 points indicates moderately impaired cognition, and 0-7 points indicates severely impaired cognition. 1) A medical record review for Resident #921 on 7/10/24 at 6:51 PM revealed a MDS with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 2/4/24 that documented the resident had moderately impaired cognition, suffered from delusions, and exhibited physical and verbal behavior symptoms towards others. The resident wandered. Review of a physician's progress note dated 2/13/24 revealed the resident had the following, but not limited to diagnoses of dementia with behavioral disturbances. The resident had a care plan for aggressive behaviors which included an intervention to walk away and attempt care later if the resident becomes aggressive. On 7/10/24 at 7:15 PM a review of the facility's investigation file for self-reported incident #MD00203605 revealed a witness statement from geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) #130. The statement read that on 3/14/24 at approximately 6:00 AM, she and Registered Nurse (RN) #152 were attempting to move Resident #921 from one wheelchair to another. The resident was sitting in another resident's wheelchair. According to the statement, RN #152 was cussing at the resident telling him/her to sit down. The resident was agitated and became combative. The resident hit the nurse in the mouth. RN #152 responded by cursing and calling the resident names and slapped him/her on the head multiple times. GNA #130 wrote in her statement that she transferred Resident #921 to a regular chair, offered the resident something to eat and eventually the resident calmed down. A timeline of the events revealed that GNA #130 had not reported the incident to the Director of Nursing (DON) until 3/14/24 at 7:23 AM. This was 1 hour and 23 minutes that RN #152 continued to have access to vulnerable residents in the building. Further review revealed RN #152 was terminated and then referred to her state licensing board for review. A copy of Resident #921's order for a psychiatric consult was included. The Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner's (CRNP) note dated 3/18/24 was included, however it stated that the resident was being seen for hitting a nurse. There was no mention of the abuse endured by the resident. A review of RN #152's employee file revealed she last had dementia, behavioral health, and communication training in January of 2023. The training was required to be completed annually. An interview with Nurse Practice Educator on 7/11/24 at 11:54 AM revealed she had been hired in August of 2023. She reported that she was aware staff were due their annual trainings starting in January of 2023, and she was attempting to get staff to complete their required training. When asked the reason RN #152's training requirements were not up-to-date, she had no rationale to offer. An interview with the psychiatric CRNP on 7/11/24 at 2:44 PM revealed that she would have included in her note that the resident had been abused by a nurse had she been aware of the situation. Furthermore, she stated she has been seeing Resident #921 for quite a while and she would have seen the resident the same day of the incident of abuse if she had been aware. The DON was interviewed regarding the incident on 7/11/24 at 1:23 PM. She reported that she talked to the GNA about reporting to her immediately if she observed or received an allegation of abuse. When asked about the psychosocial/emotional support of the resident following abuse, she reported that the facility will refer them to psychiatric services. She reported that she and the Unit Managers will review the psychiatric notes. She stated that she was not aware that the visit psychiatric services had with Resident #921 on 7/18/24, had not addressed the abuse the resident endured. She reported that she was sure that the CRNP was aware of the incident for which she was seeing Resident #921. Furthermore, she was unable to provide a rationale for the resident waiting 4 days to be seen for psychosocial/emotional support. The concerns were reviewed 07/11/2024 3:33 PM with the Regional [NAME] President (RVP), Regional Clinical Consultant (RCC), and the DON. 2) A medical record review for Resident #919 on 7/9/24 at 11:50 AM revealed a physical therapy evaluation dated 1/17/24 that documented the resident needed partial/moderate assistance to go from a sitting position to a standing position and to transfer from one surface to another (such as the bed to the chair). However, to move around in bed the resident required substantial/maximal assistance. A physician progress note, dated 1/18/24, read that Resident #919 was admitted to the facility for rehabilitation services following an acute care admission. The resident was diagnosed with the following but not limited to: an acute upper right arm fracture and weakness in the upper and lower extremities. It was recommended that the resident remain NWB (non-weight bearing) with the right arm. Review of the MDS (minimum data set) with the assessment reference date of 1/22/24 revealed the resident had moderate impairment of cognition (the ability to think and process). Review of section J revealed the facility failed to do an assessment of the resident's pain. A review of the physician's orders revealed that the resident was non-weight-bearing for the right arm and was ordered to wear a sling upon admission. On 7/9/24 at 11:26 AM a review of the facility's investigation file revealed a written statement dated 2/26/24 from Registered Nurse (RN) #116 that read that at 7:45 PM on 2/26/24, Resident #919 reported to her that Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) #140 had been rough with care and s/he was scared. RN #116 reported that the resident stated they had not been able to sleep for fear that GNA #140 was taking care of other residents. A handwritten interview (that had no date/time or who had conducted the interview, but later determined it was the Administrator) with GNA #81 revealed that she reported she had heard the resident yelling and went over to the resident's room. The resident stated that s/he wanted GNA #81 to stay with him/her because s/he thought GNA #140 was trying to kill him/her. A second handwritten interview that was in the same handwriting and green ink as the previous interview, however it had no name of the interviewee. The person being interviewed (which was later thought to be GNA #140 by the Director of Nursing) The interviewee had reported the resident had soiled themselves and the GNA was unable to change the bedding because the resident had difficulty moving. When asked if the resident told them to be careful with their arm, the interviewee confirmed that the resident had said that. The interviewee confirmed that the resident was yelling for help and that GNA #81 had responded. Facility staff failed to interview any other staff who may have had knowledge of the care provided by GNA #140 and to interview other residents who were within the GNA's care. A review of the final investigation report revealed that the facility determined that allegation of abuse was inconclusive. On 7/9/24 at 3:34 PM an interview with GNA #140, the accused GNA, she stated she could not recall the incident with Resident #919. An interview with RN #61 on 7/10/2024 at 10:19 AM, revealed that Resident #919 was a non-weight bearing status for the right arm. She stated that the resident should not be rolled onto his/her right side due to the broken arm because it would cause the resident pain. She reported that the resident wore the arm sling as ordered. When asked if a GNA came in to provide incontinence care would she expect them to roll the resident on the right side with a broken arm and she stated that she would not. An interview with GNA #81 on 7/10/2024 at 10:46 AM revealed she had been in the next room providing care to another resident on 2/26/24, when she heard Resident #919 yelling help me. She reported that she went over to the resident's room. When she walked in the resident was laying on his/her right side She stated the resident asked her to stay with her and asked that GNA #140 leave the room. She reported that she told GNA #140 that she would continue the care and GNA #140 left the room. When finished, GNA #81 reported the incident to the nurse assigned to the resident. During a subsequent interview with GNA #81 on 7/10/2024 at 11:15 AM she was asked how she provided care to the resident that day. She reported that the resident can stand and pivot, so she put the resident in a chair while she changed the bedding. Then she stood the resident to remove the brief and wash the resident. When asked again about how the resident had been lying in bed when she first walked in, she confirmed the resident was lying on their right side with the right arm under their body. An interview with RN #116 on 7/10/24 at 1:37 PM, via a phone call, revealed that the GNA #81 had told her that the resident wanted to see her. When she went in Resident #919 reported that GNA #140 had been rough with him/her during care. The resident reported fearing the GNA #140. RN #116 stated that she called the Director of Nursing (DON) to report the incident. She stated that she asked GNA #140 about the incident and the GNA reported that she had not meant to be rough with the resident, but the resident was hard to move so she had to push harder. RN #116 reported that after talking with GNA #140 the GNA was asked to leave the facility pending investigation. The concerns were reviewed 07/10/2024 4:30 PM with the Regional Clinical Consultant (RCC), and the DON. 3) Review of a facility's policy titled, Compliance with Reporting Allegations of Abuse/ Neglect/ Exploitation, dated 03/22/23, indicated .It is the policy of this facility to report all allegations of abuse/neglect/exploitation or mistreatment .Abuse .The willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish, which can include .certain resident to resident altercations .Physical Abuse which includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking . 1. Review of R77's undated admission Record, located in the resident's electronic medical record (EMR) under the profile tab, revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Review of R77's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/23/24 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of three out of 15, which indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Further review of the MDS with the ARD of 05/23/24 revealed R77 hallucinated and could be verbally aggressive during care but did not have refusals of care. Review of R77's EMR care plan, located under the care plan tab and dated 01/20/23, revealed the following focus area of .[R77] can be combative/resistant with hands on care . by pushing away at staff during care and with the intervention, .Make Resident [R77] aware of each step of the process of care before and during the care process. If resident resists with activities of daily living (ADLs), reassure resident, leave, and return 5-10 minutes later and try again . Review of a facility reported incident (FRI) with an incident dated 05/12/24 at 10:25 PM, Geriatric Nurse Aide (GNA) 139 reported .while caring for another resident, she heard this resident [R77] hollering out and went to check on [R77]. [GNA139] stated she heard [GNA138] reply to [R77] .shut up . in response to [R77's] non-sensical verbalizations. [GNA139] entered [R77's] room and [R77] was provided care by [GNA138]. [GNA139] educated [GNA138] on how to provide care while R77 is resistive to care. While in [R77's] room assisting [GNA138], [R77] stated to [GNA139] he [GNA138] is hurting me, (slapping his knee) and he punched me here (on his right thigh) . Continued review of the facility investigation revealed GNA139 failed to have GNA138 removed from providing care to R77, failed to report the allegation of physical abuse to the nurse on shift at the time of the incident and left a handwritten note for the Director of Nursing (DON) under her office door. The DON found the note on 05/13/24 at approximately 10:00 AM. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 1:00 PM, the DON stated GNA138 and GNA139 were both .agency staff . and they have not returned to the facility since the 05/12/24 incident. The DON also stated GNA138 was immediately placed on .administrative leave . while the investigation was in process. The DON stated GNA138's agency was notified of the allegation, and that he would not be allowed back to the facility. The DON further stated GNA139 was .educated . by the DON and Administrator regarding the facility policy and reporting any abuse concerns immediately to the DON or Administrator. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 1:30 PM, the DON verified that GNA138 worked .05/12/24 on the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift on the memory care unit and then the 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift on the rehab unit .9) Review of R303's Face Sheet, located in the EMR under the Profile tab, revealed R303 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of a rib fracture and adjustment disorder with anxiety. Review of R303's admission MDS with an ARD of 06/24/24 located in the EMR under the MDS tab, revealed R303 had a BIMS score of 15 out of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Per the MDS, the resident did not exhibit any behavior during the assessment period. During an interview on 07/08/24 at 11:50 PM, R303 stated sometimes at night she was told by staff to go to the bathroom in her brief. She stated it felt awful and she did not like doing it. She stated sometimes she also had a bowel movement in her brief which felt very uncomfortable. She stated she would wiggle in the chair. She stated last night she was told this by a GNA who provided care. R303 stated she reported this to GNA148 this morning. During an interview on 07/11/24 at 2:26 PM, R303 stated she had told GNA148 about the overnight CNA, when her shift started, at approximately 7:15 AM on 07/08/24. During an interview on 07/11/24 at 2:28 PM, DON said she had spoken with GNA148. She said GNA148 confirmed she had provided care with R303 on the morning of 07/08/24. She said GNA148 said R303 reported to her that overnight when R303 told her GNA she had to go to the bathroom. the GNA told her to pee in her diaper. The DON said GNA148 told the RN. The DON said that neither the nurse nor GNA148 reported the incident to the Administrator or the DON until after noon on 07/08/24. She said the report made by the surveyor and the report made by the nurse were made simultaneously. 7) The facility failed to remove Staff #137 after an allegation of abuse and continued to allow Staff #137 to participate in Resident #2''s care. Review of a facility reported incident on 7/09/24 revealed Resident #2 reported on 1/4/22 Staff #137 was rough with care. Review of Resident #2 ' s medical record on 7/10/24 revealed the Resident was admitted to the facility with a diagnosis of quadriplegia, complete. Complete quadriplegia is characterized by a complete loss of control over the arms and legs. This is a near-total form of paralysis where a person is wholly unable to move their extremities aside from their head. Interview of Resident #2 on 7/9/24 at 8:45 AM, Resident #2 stated in January 2022 he/she was in the shower room with Staff #137 and Staff #77 and asked the staff to stop showering him/her because of the pain. Resident #2 stated Staff #77 stopped but Staff #137 continued to wash his/her hair. Resident #2 states he/she has rods in his/her neck and Staff #137 was too rough and caused him/her pain. Resident #2 stated he/she spit on Staff #137 until they stopped. Resident #2 stated he/she started counseling because of the incident and is still upset about it to this day. Resident stated with other the traumas in his/her life of his/her friend being shot, his/her accident that caused the paralysis over 20 years ago and being admitted to a nursing home, this is the first time he/she felt like he/she needed to get counseling. Interview with Staff #77 on 7/9/24 at 4:28 PM, Staff #77 stated when Resident #2 began yelling you are hurting me, she stopped care immediately but Staff #137 continued to rinse Resident #2's hair with a shower nozzle until I told her to get out. Further review of Resident #2 ' s medical record revealed Staff #137 ' s nurse note on 1/5/22 at 3:03 PM, Staff #137 stated at 2:00 PM this writer and A/B Unit manager (Staff #77) assisted resident to obtain a shower. This writer and Staff #77 transferred resident via hoyer lift to shower bed without complication. At no point did the resident verbally state he/she did not want this writer in his/her room or resident did not want this writer to assist resident in shower, this writer and Staff #77 entered the shower room and directed shower bed into the stall with feet first and head at the opening of the shower stall. This writer turned water on and allowed water to warm up. Resident asked this writer to place water on him so he/she could feel the temperature. This writer placed water on the resident ' s right leg. Resident stated, Of course you put it on my leg where I can ' t feel! This writer asked resident where resident would like water placed? Resident stated, Put it on my shoulder. This writer placed water on Resident ' s right shoulder. Resident stated, That ' s fine start with my head, one do my hair, and one wash my body. This writer wet resident hair and placed shampoo in hair, during this time Staff #77 wet washcloth on resident upper body, resident screamed I ' m hypersensitive! Staff #77 then removed all hands from resident. Staff #77 then lightly placed washcloth on resident abdomen. Resident then screamed get the f___ off of me! Staff #77 then put washcloth down and stepped away. This writer began to rinse shampoo out of resident hair. This writer never placed hands on resident during the rinsing process. Resident then began screaming get the f___ off me you b___h Resident then began to spit at this writer and Staff #77. This writer showed resident both hands and stated, my hands are right here, I am not touching you, I was only trying to rinse the shampoo out of your hair so it doesn ' t run in your eyes. Resident then began spitting again screaming I ' m calling the cops and filing charges get the F___ out of here you B___h! This writer turned off the water and stepped away leaving the shower room to go get help. Further review of Resident #2 ' s medical record on 7/10/24 revealed a nurse' s note on 1/4/22 at 4:25 PM that stated, Resident was heard by this RN yelling from the shower room on C wing. Staff #137 came out of the shower and reported the resident had spit in her face. Resident reports to this RN that Staff #137 was rough with him/her while washing his/her hair. This RN and a geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) assisted resident with the rest of his/her shower and put him/her back to bed. Resident wanted to call the police to report Staff #137 for being rough during his/her shower. Further review of Resident #2 ' s medical record revealed Staff #137 ' s nurse ' s note on 1/5/22 at 10:49 AM that stated, This writer informed Wound Nurse Practitioner (Staff #141) that I was not able to enter Resident room. This writer asked GNA to assist Staff #141 in holding resident over so Staff #141 could measure resident sacral wound. This writer never entered resident room and stood in the doorway still remaining in the hallway so this writer could document wound measurements as Staff #141 stated them verbally. As soon as resident heard my voice resident started yelling Get out of my F___ing room! This writer informed resident in fact was not in his/her room and was still standing in the hallway. Resident screamed again Get the F___ out of my room! Staff #141 stated calm down she is only documenting out in the hallway. Resident stated Then shut my f___ing door! This writer shut resident door and remained in hallway with Staff #141 and GNA in resident room. Review of the facility investigation on 7/10/24 revealed Staff #141 wrote, went to see patient today for wound rounds Staff #137 assisted by standing outside the room to write down measurements. Resident #2 heard Staff #137 outside the room and stated, "get her out of my room" Staff #137 proceeded to say that she was not in the room. Resident #2 shouted "get the f___ out of my room! and demanded that his/her door be shut. Further review of Resident #2 ' s medical record on 7/10/24 revealed a nurse ' s note on 1/6/24 at 6:59 AM that stated, Resident proceeded to tell me his/her version of an event that he/she states occurred in the shower room yesterday. He/she stated the nurse manager (Staff #137) was very rough with him/her and kept jerking his/her head back and forth. He/she stated he/she asked her to stop about 15 times and panicked when she would not stop. That is when he/she stated he/she began spitting at her as a defense mechanism and admitted to calling her a b___h. During interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 7/10/24 at 1:50 PM, the DON was asked if Staff #137 was suspended pending the investigation of Resident #2 ''s allegation of abuse on 1/4/22. The DON stated no.4) Documentation requested included any other change in conditions that occurred with Resident #913 after the reported incident on 11/6/22. Review on 7/12/24 at 9:28 AM revealed that on 12/22/22 Resident #913 was observed rubbing another resident's stomach in the common area. Resident #913 indicated I was pulling [resident's] shirt down. The DON at the time documented that the victim was moved to the nurse's station. The change in condition note however, was not completed until 12/30/22 and the interventions for Resident #913 that included placing him/her on a 1:1 was not implemented until 12/28/22 although the incident was reported to occur on 12/22/22 with the previous occurrence on 11/6/22 with no noted interventions. Resident #913 was seen by the facility psychiatrist on 12/30/22. The psychiatric note documented that s/he was evaluated 'again' for concerns with sexual impulse control after another patient reported concern though [Resident #913] reported no interactions with residents of the opposite sex and verbalized that s/he is supposed to be 6 feet away from the opposite sex. The only intervention recommended by the psychiatrist was for melatonin for sleep and to continue to monitor for worsening symptoms. According to physician orders and the medication administration record (MAR) Resident #913 remained on 1:1 from 12/30/22 through his/her discharge on 2/2024. This was verified on the physician orders and verified on the MAR for each shift according to a record review completed on 7/12/24 at 9:40 AM. However, on 7/21/23 Resident #913 was found in the room of Resident #912, alleged victim #3. According to this facility report Resident #912's diaper was down exposing the private area. Resident #913 was noted standing overtop of Resident #912 with [his/her] hands on Resident #912's incontinence product that was open. Resident #913 was seen looking in Resident #912's private area. A staff member interrupted and redirected Resident #913 out of the room. When Resident #913 was asked what s/he was doing, s/he stated that they were 'helping Resident #912' Resident #912 who had a BIMS of 4 assessed on 5/7/23 which indicated severe cognitive impairment and had a documented need for assistance with personal care. According to the facility reported incident related to the occurrence on 7/21/23 the facility interventions included to update the care plan for both residents. A review of the care plans on 7/12/24 revealed that there was no update or change for Resident #913. Intervention #2 included to move Resident #913 to a private room. A review of Resident #913's census report revealed that this did not occur. A concurrent review of Resident #913's MAR revealed that on the day of the 7/21/23 incident staff did sign off that 1:1 was in place. However, a closer review revealed that on the night shift of 7/22/22, 1 day later, staff signed off a '7, see nursing progress notes.' This was also on 7/13, 7/14, 7/15, 7/25. According to the corresponding progress notes the nurse stated, 'no one on one provided at night.' On 7/12/24 at 10:55 AM surveyor reviewed the concerns related to Resident #913 and the ongoing failed implementation of interventions related to his/her sexual preoccupation with residents of the opposite sex including the delay of the implementation of the 1:1 order from 12/28/22 and failure of the staff to follow through, monitor and implement the order to prevent additional occurrences. This was reviewed again with the facility Regional Clinical Consultant and Regional [NAME] President at exit on 7/12/24. At this time the Regional Clinical Consultant was asked again what happened and she stated that after the 7/21/23 incident they really 'buckled' down on the 1:1 monitoring with Resident #913 to ensure there were no more occurrences. 5) Review on 7/10/24 of a facility reported incident revealed that on 9/5/23 there was an allegation that while on the dementia unit, in the dining room, during a visit with their respective family identified as Resident #70, the visiting family member yelled at Resident #926 while pointing in his/her face, stating I've already told you to stop it multiple times. If you keep reaching, I'm going to give you a hand smack. GNA #76 intervened and moved Resident #926 away from that visiting family member and then proceeded to escort Resident #70 out of the dining room to their respective room. Upon their arrival to the residents' room or soon thereafter, Resident #70's roommate, Resident #916, who resided in the 'A' bed, was there. According to the GNA statement in the investigation packet, provided to the survey team, that was read and verified with GNA #76 on 7/10/24 at 11:11 AM, she did take Resident #70 out of the dining room and hoped that the family would follow. She also did state when asked, that she did leave the room for an unknown amount of time to go and get supplies. This left the family member and both residents in the room alone for an unknown amount of time. Interview concurrently on 7/10/24 at 11:11AM with the Memory Support Program Director, staff # 142 who also confirmed her statements from the incident. She stated that she was alerted to the incident that occurred in the dining room by staff #76. As she went to the resident's room, she could then hear an argument occurring between the family member and Resident #916, who resides in bed 'A.' At this time there was another GNA in the room in addition to staff #76 and staff #142. The other GNA stated that the family accused Resident #916 of taking Resident #70's items and wanted to go through her family members [resident #70's] personal items to confirm. An argument ensued between the family member and Resident #916. The family member continued to rant and argue with the resident and staff #142 who asked the family to calm down and notified the family of her inappropriate behavior, tone and body language. Staff #142 stated that there was another aide that was with Resident #916 that stayed with him/her at this time attempting to keep him/her content. However, as in the statement the family refused to leave, was argumentative and ranting and arguing. It was not until the Administrator and the DON arrived that they were able to get the family member to leave who continued to yell through the facility. A care plan meeting was held 1 week later along with further dementia care education with the family member. The family member was eventually allowed to visit in a separate area with her family member, Resident #70 away from other residents, unsupervised. A care plan was implemented at that time regarding this intervention. The DON was interviewed on 7/10/24 at 11:42 AM and asked about that care plan and why it was no longer in place as it was discontinued on 3/8/24. She stated that it was not needed anymore, and she believed that there was a follow up care plan meeting about it and would follow up. The DON was also asked if there had been other incidents with this identified family member. There was no follow-up information provided prior to exit. It was reported to the survey team that the family member was ill and had not been in for a while. Further review on 7/10/24 of the care plans for Resident #70 revealed that there was a care plan initiated a month after admission that the resident had historical episodes related to suicidal ideations and verbal expressions when frustrated and or feelings of hopelessness. This was updated to note that it occurred when this identified family member visits. Staff #142 who was interviewed on 7/10/24 at 11:11 AM was questioned about this. She stated that they, the staff, know residents get teary when family leave and it's a process, however, they were noting that Resident #70 was more upset and seemed to have more concerns after that family member had visited. There were no interventions related to that family member to prevent Resident #70 from any further distress. 6) Review of the facility reported incident on 7/11/24 at 12:02 PM that occurred on 11/9/22 revealed an allegation that GNA #151 allegedly pushed Resident #905 during care, hurting and scaring him/her and their roommate, Resident #927. After the incident both residents reported to the DON the next day that they were scared but at that time felt safe in the facility. Interventions reported to have been implemented to the OHCQ were not completed, including psychiatric, social work or emotional support for either resident and neither care plan was updated related to the incident. Resident #927 was only referred to psychiatry on 11/15/22 after the facility staff became concerned of his/her change in behavior after they had witnessed the incident between Resident #905 and GNA #151. In addition, no [TRUNCATED]
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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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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 F0565 (Tag F0565)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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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** 3) A review of the facility's investigation file for the facility reported incident #MD00203605 on 7/10/24 at 7:15 PM revealed a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3) A review of the facility's investigation file for the facility reported incident #MD00203605 on 7/10/24 at 7:15 PM revealed a witness statement from Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) #130 stating that Resident #921 was observed being abused by RN #152 on 3/14/24 at approximately 6:00 AM. However, she waited until 7:23 AM to report the abuse to the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON documented in the self-report form that she sent it to the state agency (SA) on 3/14/24 at 9:18 AM. An interview with the DON on 7/11/24 at 3:33 PM revealed she was aware of the late reporting and had provided educated the GNA. 4) A review of the facility's investigation file for the facility reported incident #MD00205149 on 7/10/24 at 5:31 PM revealed that in response to an allegation of abuse the facility had interviewed Resident #928. The resident answered yes when asked if s/he had been abused and then elaborated that someone had been rough with him/her during care and didn't speak very nicely. There was no name of who interviewed the resident. On the back of the interview sheet was a handwritten note with no date or signature that stated, Resident interviewed - States I had the same aide today. I feel I may have made it up. This Indicated that this interview had been conducted the next day. However, there was no evidence that this allegation of abuse had been reported to the SA. An interview with the Director of Nursing on 7/11/24 at 1:11 PM revealed that she was unsure who had conducted the interviews. When asked if anyone reviewed the interviews conducted with residents, she stated that she and the Administrator reviewed them. She reported she wrote the note on the back of Resident #928's interview sheet and was unable to recall when the interview had been conducted. She stated that the resident had recanted the allegation, however it was uncertain when this interview was conducted and based on what was said it was the next day. Cross Reference: F600 and F610 Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to report timely, within two hours and not later than 24 hours for initial notification of an allegation of staff to resident verbal and physical abuse, to the state survey agency (SSA) reviewed for facility reported incidents (FRIs) residents. This was evident for 4 of 26 residents (Resident #77, #303, #921, #928) reviewed for abuse during a recertification and complaint survey. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, dated 03/22/23, revealed . Reporting of all alleged violations to the Administrator within specified timeframes: immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse . 1) Review of R77's undated admission Record, located in the resident's electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Review of R77's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/23/24 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of three out of 15 which indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Review of a facility reported incident (FRI) with an incident dated 05/12/24 at 10:25 PM, Geriatric Nurse Aide (GNA) 139 reported .while caring for another resident, she heard this resident [R77] hollering out and went to check on [R77]. GNA139 stated she heard GNA138 reply to R77 .shut up . in response to R77's non-sensical verbalizations. GNA139 entered R77's room and R77 was provided care by GNA138. GNA139 educated GNA138 on how to provide care while R77 was resistive to care. While in R77's room assisting GNA138, .[R77] stated to [GNA139] he [GNA138] is hurting me, (slapping his knee) and he punched me here (on his right thigh) . Continued review of the facility investigation revealed GNA139 failed to report the allegation of physical and verbal abuse to the nurse on shift at the time of the incident and left a handwritten note for the Director of Nursing (DON) under her office door. The DON found the note on 05/13/24 at approximately 10:00 AM. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 1:00 PM, the DON stated GNA138 and GNA139 were both .agency staff . and they have not returned to the facility since the 05/12/24 incident. The DON further stated GNA139 was .educated . by the DON and Administrator regarding the facility policy and reporting any abuse concerns immediately to the DON or Administrator. DON further stated the initial allegation report was submitted to the SSA on 05/13/24 at 11:30 AM.2) Review of R303's Face Sheet, located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed R303 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of a rib fracture and adjustment disorder with anxiety. Review of R303's admission MDS with an ARD of 06/24/24 located in the EMR under the MDS tab, revealed R303 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Per the MDS, the resident did not exhibit any behavior during the assessment period. During an interview on 07/08/24 at 11:50 PM, R303 stated sometimes at night she was told by staff to go to the bathroom in her brief. She stated it felt awful and she did not like doing it. She stated sometimes she also had a bowel movement in her brief which felt very uncomfortable. She stated she would wiggle in the chair. She stated last night she was told this by a GNA who provided care. R303 stated she reported this to GNA148 this morning. During an interview on 07/11/24 at 2:26 PM, R303 stated she had told GNA148 about the overnight Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), when her shift started, at approximately 7:15 AM on 07/08/24. During an interview on 07/11/24 at 2:28 PM, DON said she had spoken with GNA148. She said GNA148 confirmed she had provided care with R303 in the morning of 07/08/24. She said GNA148 said R303 reported to her that overnight when R303 told her GNA she had to go to the bathroom. the GNA told her to pee in her diaper. The DON said GNA148 told the RN. The DON said that neither the nurse nor GNA148 reported the incident to the Administrator or the DON until after noon on 07/08/24. She said the report made by the surveyor and the report made by the nurse were made simultaneously. She said the report should have been made as soon as the RN heard about the incident so she (DON) or the Administrator could report the incident within the two-hour time frame. The incident was reported to the State Agency on 07/08/24 at 1:33 PM.
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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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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 F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to revise the care plan to include recommendations from the dental consult on 05/11/24 for one of 21 sample resid...

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Based on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to revise the care plan to include recommendations from the dental consult on 05/11/24 for one of 21 sample residents (Resident (R) 73) reviewed for care plan revision. This failure caused staff to be unaware of recommendations from the dentist or possible tooth pain for R73. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Planning - Comprehensive Person-Centered, dated 10/19, revealed A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident .The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will: . Describe services that would otherwise be provided . but are not provided due to the resident exercising his or her rights, including the right to refuse treatment . Review of R73's Face Sheet located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed an admission date of 07/27/22 with medical diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, kidney disease and type two diabetes. Review of R73's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) located in the EMR under the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) tab with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/05/24 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15 which indicated R73 was cognitively intact. The MDS revealed R73 was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. The MDS revealed she had no mouth or facial pain, discomfort, or difficulty with chewing. Review of R73's Health Drive Dental Group note, located in the EMR under the Misc[ellaneous] tab, dated 05/11/24 revealed Request to be seen by Hygienist to address patient concern over food impaction in tooth #20. Tooth #20 has a fracture. Patient informed tooth would need to be extracted to remedy food impaction. Patient does not want tooth #20 extracted. Review of R73's Care Plan located in the EMR under the Care Plan tab, last updated 11/06/23, read Resident has oral/dental health problems related to poor oral hygiene .the resident will comply with mouth care daily . coordinate arrangements for dental care, transportation as needed/as ordered. There was no indication of fractured tooth #20, recommendations of extraction for tooth #20, tooth pain, or R73 refusal for extraction. During an interview on 07/08/24 at 11:36 AM, R73 stated she had a broken tooth which caused her pain. She stated she only chewed on the right side. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 9:40 AM, Medical Records Director (MRD) stated she would notify the dentist if a resident needed an appointment. She stated if there was follow-up from the appointment, she would provide documentation to the Unit Manager (UM). She stated she would notify the UM if a problem was identified for the resident. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 10:03 AM, the UM stated after a resident saw the dentist, the consult notes would be reviewed by the UM and given to the unit clerk. She stated the recommendations from the dentist from the appointment on 05/11/24 and the refusal by R73 should have been care planned to indicate ongoing tooth pain, refusal of the dentists' recommendations and recommended follow-up interventions. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 1:26 PM, R73 stated she felt pain in her tooth approximately once per week. She stated she was okay with chewing on the right side of her mouth and did not want the tooth pulled. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 2:22 PM, Resource Nurse said the Care Plan had not been revised timely and did not include anything about R73's tooth pain, recommendation for extraction from the dentist, or R73's refusal to have tooth #20 extracted. She stated the Care Plan should have been updated timely and should have included specific information about tooth #20 as this was important to R73's care.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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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 F0744 (Tag F0744)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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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

Grievances (Tag F0585)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that grievances were promptly resolved and ensure all written grievance decisions included the date of the...

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Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that grievances were promptly resolved and ensure all written grievance decisions included the date of the grievance, a summary of the resident's grievance, a summary of the findings, a statement as to whether the grievance was confirmed or not confirmed, corrective action taken as a result of the grievance, and the date the decision was issued. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure grievances voiced by residents during resident council were documented, investigated, resolved, and followed up on by the facility of 105 residents. This failure had the potential to cause further grievances to be unresolved for residents throughout the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Council Meetings, dated 04/25/23 and provided by the facility, revealed The facility shall act upon concerns and recommendations of the Council, make attempts to accommodate recommendations to the extent practicable, and communicate its decision to the Council. Review of the Resident Council Minutes provided by the facility, dated 11/27/23, revealed seven staff attended, including the Environmental Services Director and the Director of Nursing (DON). The Resident Council Minutes did not indicate the names of residents that attended. The concerns section of the Resident Council Minutes revealed aides have attitudes. In the Laundry section of the Resident Council Minutes revealed missing clothing, black clothing coming back brown. There was no indication in the Resident Council Minutes that these concerns were addressed or discussed. Review of the Resident Council Minutes provided by the facility, dated 01/18/24, revealed six staff attended, including the Environmental Services Director. The Resident Council Minutes did not indicate the names of residents that attended. The concerns section of the Resident Council Minutes revealed being put in bed with clothes on, showers not given. The Laundry section of the Resident Council Minutes revealed clothes coming out a different color. There was no indication on the Resident Council Minutes that this concern was addressed or discussed. Review of the Resident Council Minutes provided by the facility, dated 2/15/24, revealed staff did not attend the meeting. Resident Council Minutes did not indicate the names of residents that attended. The concerns section of the Resident Council Minutes revealed Showers, no name badge, call light not answered timely, not being changed. There was no indication on the Resident Council Minutes that these concerns were addressed or discussed. Review of the Resident Council Minutes provided by the facility, dated 5/23/24, revealed five staff attended, including the DON. The Resident Council Minutes did not indicate the names of residents that attended. The nursing concerns section of the Resident Council Minutes revealed Aides need to introduce themselves. There was no indication on the Resident Council Minutes that this concern was addressed or discussed. Review of the Resident Council Minutes provided by the facility, dated 6/20/24, revealed two staff attended. The Resident Council Minutes did not indicate the names of the residents that attended. The concerns section of the Resident Council Minutes Showers not being offered, Aides need to introduce themselves were nursing concerns from residents. There was no indication on the Resident Council Minutes that these concerns were addressed or discussed. During a resident group meeting held on 07/09/24 at 10:59 AM, Resident (R) 30) stated she had multiple black pants go to laundry and when they were returned, they were brown. She stated staff have never talked with her about this. Other residents agreed they had reported concerns about their laundry and had not received follow-up. Residents who attended also stated they were often uncertain who the aides were during the weekends and wished they would introduce themselves when they entered their room. Residents stated they were uncertain how to file a grievance. During an interview on 07/09/24 at 3:15 PM, the DON stated she had completed training for aides regarding introducing themselves when they entered a resident's room, showers, call lights, and their attitudes. She stated she had not provided education to all staff. The DON stated if a resident had personal items missing or items that were ruined in the laundry, a search should have been completed by staff and the items should have been replaced. She stated there should be follow-up with residents for all concerns. During an interview on 07/11/24 at 9:43 AM, the Activities Director (AD) stated the current process was if a department manager attended the resident council meeting and a resident voiced a concern related to the specific department, the department manager would immediately address the concern. She stated she would document the concern in the Resident Council Minutes. The AD stated there was no follow-up documentation on whether the situation was addressed or if there was a resolution. She stated the Administrator would always receive a copy of the Resident Council Minutes. Neither the AD nor the DON provided any follow-up documentation for the voiced concerns documented in the Resident Council Minutes.
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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

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CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

QAPI Program (Tag F0867)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interviews, review of the facility documentation, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure policies and procedures were implemented to address the facility's Quality A...

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Based on interviews, review of the facility documentation, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure policies and procedures were implemented to address the facility's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan and program, in which data was gathered, analyzed, developed, implemented, and re-evaluated to address adverse events related to potential deficient practice of abuse. This had the potential to affect all 105 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, [Facility Name] Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), dated 2020, indicated .To provide continuous evaluation of [Name of facility] systems with the objectives of keeping systems functioning satisfactorily, preventing points of accountability for ensuring quality of care and quality of life . A request was made for any Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) regarding the prevention of abuse from 01/01/22 to 07/11/24. The facility provided documents from 09/19/22, which indicated the facility had an action plan for timely reporting of abuse allegations and revealed there were no current issues. The action plan directed staff to provide training to the facility staff by 09/26/22. In addition, a review of multiple sign-in sheets, provided by the facility, revealed staff who attended abuse prevention training on 09/19/22, 09/20/22, and 06/14/23. There was no evidence the facility tracked, trended, and provided additional abuse prevention training as part of an effective QAPI program to sustain compliance. During an interview on 07/11/24 at 2:33 PM, the Regional Clinical Consultant (RCC) and the Director of Nursing (DON) were specifically asked if they had taken any abuse allegations through the QAPI process. The RCC stated the facility provided lots of abuse prevention training but there was no focus on sustaining compliance with abuse prevention through QAPI. The RCC stated there was no data, monitoring, or evaluation of data collected as part of their QAPI program which would show they were able to sustain compliance. The DON stated the QAPI meetings were held on a monthly basis and the facility had no additional information to provide on abuse prevention which would have been tracked, trended, monitored with an action plan developed as a result.
MINOR (C) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Staffing Information (Tag F0732)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staffing information was posted daily and readily accessible to residents and visitors, during the first three days of the survey for ...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staffing information was posted daily and readily accessible to residents and visitors, during the first three days of the survey for 105 census residents. Findings include: During an observation on 07/08/24 at 8:35 AM, nurse staffing was not posted or available to residents or visitors. During an observation on 07/09/24 at 8:35 AM, nurse staffing was not posted or available to residents or visitors. During an observation on 07/10/24 at 8:35 AM, nurse staffing was not posted or available to residents or visitors. During an interview on 07/10/24 at 2:42 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated they did not have nurse staffing posted in the facility and was unaware of the regulatory requirement. She stated they were currently completing the document so it could be posted.
May 2019 12 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

Based on dining observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide residents with the most dignified existence with dining. This was evident for 2 (Resident #49 and #4) ...

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Based on dining observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide residents with the most dignified existence with dining. This was evident for 2 (Resident #49 and #4) of 12 residents observed for dignity during an annual recertification survey. The findings include: 1A) The facility staff failed to provide Resident #49 with the most dignified existence with dining. Surveyor observation of breakfast on 5/21/19 at 9:40 AM revealed the resident in the dining room on the long-term care unit revealed Resident #49 being fed by facility staff #18; however, the facility staff was standing to feed Resident #49. Sitting is the most dignified way to feed a resident. 1B) The facility staff failed to provide Resident #49 with the most dignified existence with dining. Surveyor observation of breakfast on 5/24/19 at 9:35 AM revealed Residents #81 and #49 positioned at the same table in a small dining room on the long-term unit. It was noted at that time, Resident #81 was eating and the food tray for Resident #49 was on the table and not being addressed. It was further noted the facility staff did not address and start to feed the breakfast tray for Resident #49 until 9:52 AM, at least 17 minutes after Resident #81 had been eating. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to provide Resident #49 with the most dignified eating experience. 2) During an observation of the lunch meal on the Homestead Unit on 05/20/19 at 12:20 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #4 eating his/her vegetables with her fingers. The surveyor also observed that Resident #4 had not been given any silverware for the lunch meal. In an interview with the facility unit manager on 05/20/19 at 12:20, the unit manager stated Resident #4 is able to eat with silverware and should have them to eat with. The unit manager supplied Resident #4 with silverware at the time.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0558 (Tag F0558)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation and interview, the facility staff failed to ensure that call bells were within reach for Resident (#47 and #68). This was evident for 2 of 53 residents selected for review during ...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility staff failed to ensure that call bells were within reach for Resident (#47 and #68). This was evident for 2 of 53 residents selected for review during the annual recertification survey. The findings include: 1) A call bell is a bedside button tethered to the wall in the resident's room, which directs signals to the nursing station; a call light usually indicates that the patient has a need or perceived need requiring attention from the nurse or geriatric nursing assistant on duty. There is a call light for each resident in the room, for each bed. Surveyor observation of Resident #47 on 5/23/19 at 11:00 AM and 12:10 PM revealed the resident out of bed in the wheelchair. The resident was placed in the middle of the room between the 2 beds in the room. Further observation revealed the facility staff failed to provide Resident #47 with the call light within reach. It was noted the call light delegated for Resident #47 could not be detected and the other call light- delegated for the other resident was noted to be in the middle of the bed closest to the wall, not with in Resident #47's reach. Interview with the staff nurse #17 on 5/23/19 at 12:15 PM revealed Resident #47 is capable to put the call light on and was notified at that time that the call light was within reach for Resident #47. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 12:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to provide Resident #47 with a call light with- in reach. 2) During an observation of Resident #68 with staff member #9 on 05/20/19 at 12:45 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #68's call bell to have been placed on top of Resident #68's over bed light away from Resident #68's reach. Staff member #9 relocated Resident #68's call within reach at that time.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0561 (Tag F0561)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to provide showers to Resident (#71). This was evident for 1 of 2 resident reviewed for choices during the annu...

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Based on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to provide showers to Resident (#71). This was evident for 1 of 2 resident reviewed for choices during the annual survey process and 1 of 53 residents selected for review. The findings include: Medical record review for Resident #71 revealed the resident was to have showers on Monday and Thursday 7-3 shift. Interview with Resident #71 on 5/20/19 at 2:00 PM revealed the resident stating that he/she did not receive showers. Record review revealed the facility staff failed to document showers for the resident on 5/9/19 and 5/20/19. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 10:00 AM confirmed the facility staff failed to provide showers to Resident #71 as ordered.
CONCERN (D)

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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to 1) notify the physician of a finger stick above 400 as ordered by the physician for Resident (#47), 2) noti...

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Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to 1) notify the physician of a finger stick above 400 as ordered by the physician for Resident (#47), 2) notify the physician of a delay in obtaining a stat x-ray for Resident (#71) and 3) notify a resident's physician and the facility nutritionist when a resident was identified with a significant weight loss for Resident #26. This was evident for 3 of 53 residents selected for review during the annual survey process. The findings include: 1) The facility staff failed to notify the physician of a finger stick above 400 as ordered. Medical record review for Resident #47 revealed on 11/30/18 the physician ordered: FS, notify physician if results are above 400 or below 70. Finger stick (FS) is a procedure in which a finger is pricked with a lancet to obtain a small quantity of capillary blood for testing of blood sugar. Blood sugar testing requires the use of a small electronic device called a glucometer. The meter reads the amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip, that you place on a disposable test strip. Blood sugar testing is an important part of diabetes care. Further record review revealed on 1/1/19 at 5:58 PM the facility staff documented the resident's finger stick as 464. Further record reviews the facility staff failed to: notify the physician as ordered, failed to complete a change in condition and failed to enter a notation in the medical record pertaining to the finger stick of 464. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 12:00 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to notify the physician of a FS above 400 as ordered for Resident #47. 2) The facility staff failed to notify the physician when an x-ray could not be obtained stat. Medical record review for Resident #71 revealed on 4/12/19 at 6:00 PM the facility staff documented: nurse heard a loud noise. upon further investigation, resident found in floor on right side/stomach with right arm twisted underneath. The resident was Hoyer (mechanically) lifted back to bed. 2 hours later resident complained pain and discomfort in right shoulder. Doctor notified and ordered 2 view x-ray stat (immediately). nurse called to schedule, cannot be done till morning; however, the facility staff failed to notify the physician that the x-ray could not be done immediately and could not be done till the morning. It is the expectation the physician be notified when a stat x-ray cannot be obtained and allow the physician the opportunity to change the plan of care. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/22/19 at 11:00 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to notify the physician when a stat x-ray for Resident #71 could not be obtained. 3) A review of Resident #26's medical record on 05/20/19 revealed a nutritional care plan for weight loss that was initiated on 06/29/16 which revealed a 07/06/16 staff interventions to: weight per policy and alert dietician and physician to any significant loss or gain. Further review of Resident #26's medical record revealed the flowing weights: 04/03/19 - 144.8 02/07/19 - 153.0 10/19/18 - 163.2 Resident #26 suffered a 11.2 % (18.4 pounds) significant weight loss that was identified on 04/03/19. Further reviews of Resident #26's medical record failed to reveal that the facility nutritionist nor Resident #26's physician was notified of the significant weight loss on 04/03/19.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on reviews of a medical record, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately evaluate and revise a resident nutritional care plan. This was evident for 1 (Resident #26) of 11 residen...

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Based on reviews of a medical record, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately evaluate and revise a resident nutritional care plan. This was evident for 1 (Resident #26) of 11 residents reviewed for nutrition during an annual recertification survey. The findings include: A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident. It is used to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. A review of Resident #26's medical record on 05/20/19 revealed a nutritional care plan for weight loss that was initiated on 06/29/16 which revealed a 07/06/16 staff intervention to: weight per policy and alert dietician and physician to any significant loss or gain. Further review of Resident #26's medical record revealed the flowing weights: 04/03/19 - 144.8 02/07/19 - 153.0 10/19/18 - 163.2 Resident #26 suffered a 11.2 % (18.4 pounds) significant weight loss from 10/19/18 thru 04/03/19. On 04/10/19, Resident #26's physician assessed Resident #26 and placed Resident #26 on palliative care. The nursing staff have not revised Resident #26's nutrition care plan to follow the palliative plan of care.
CONCERN (D)

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide care to promote the highest well-being for Residents (#47 and #71). This was evident for 1 of ...

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Based on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide care to promote the highest well-being for Residents (#47 and #71). This was evident for 1 of 2 residents selected for review of skin conditions and 2 of 53 residents selected for review during the annual survey process for quality of care. The findings include: 1. The facility staff failed to provide cushioning to side rails for Resident #47. Medical record review for Resident #47 revealed on 3/1/19 the physician ordered: cushion side rails. Further record review revealed the following nurses' note on 5/18/19 at 7:09 PM: resident noted with: right wrist lateral (side) and medial (middle) side-purple in color, right elbow bruised, base of thumb old purple bruise and left upper arm- large purple bruise. On 3/1/19 the physician ordered: Geri sleeves 3/1/19 always except for morning care the and the physician re-ordered the Geri sleeves on 5/21/19. Geri-Sleeves protect the upper extremities from abrasions, bruises, snags and tears throughout the day. They also help provide relief from problems such as skin breakdown and surface injuries, while protecting the palms of wheelchair patients. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 1:00 PM revealed Resident #47 has the tendency to thrash arms about in the bed causing the bruises. Padding/cushioning the side rails provides for complete skin protection that can lead to skin tears and bruising. Surveyor observation of Resident #47's bed on: 5/20/19 at 1:00 PM, 5/21/19 at 8:10 AM, 5/22/19 at 9:00 AM and 5/23/19 at 12:00 PM revealed 1 side rail padded with a noodle and the right-side rail was observed not to be padded. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 1:30 PM revealed the surveyor's observation of 1 side rail being padded. Further record review revealed on 5/23/19 at 2:38 PM the facility staff documented: resident prefers noodle pad side rails, no additional noodles available in facility. Will purchase additional noodles for resident. Surveyor observation of Resident #47 on 5/24/19 at 9:30 AM revealed the resident in bed; however, it was further revealed the padding that had been on the left side of the bed was now removed. It was observed, the resident in bed, 1/2 side rails up on both sides; however, no side rail was padded. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/24/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to cushion/pad side rails for Resident #47 as ordered by the physician. Refer to F 689 2 A. The facility staff failed to thoroughly assess and determine if an x-ray that had been ordered was done and obtain those results in a timely manner. Medical record review for Resident #71 revealed on 4/17/19 the resident had an orthopedic consultation. It was recommended at that time: repeat x-ray in 2 weeks. Review of the medical record on 5/23/19 revealed no evidence of the x-ray being obtained. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 10:45 AM revealed the x-ray was done on 5/1/19 at the orthopedic physician's office; however, the facility staff failed to obtain the results of the x-ray until 5/23/19. It is the expectation the facility staff be aware of consultations and thoroughly follow up with the recommendations. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/24/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to thoroughly assess and determine the recommendations by an orthopedic consultation for Resident #71. 2 B. The facility staff failed to thoroughly conduct a 24-hour check to determine and correct an order entry error by OT for upper extremity exercises for Resident #71. Medical record review for Resident #71 revealed on 5/16/19 the physician ordered: resident to have pendulum (back and forth) exercises done to right upper extremity forward and backward movement and right elbow and wrist extension and flexion while sitting in the wheelchair with the armrest of the wheelchair removed for effective performance for 10 repetitions 3 times a day as tolerated with assistance. Further record review failed to reveal evidence the facility staff was performing the exercises with the resident. Interview with the Director of Nursing revealed the Occupational Therapist (OT) transcribed the order into the computer. Upon transcribing the order, the OT failed to thoroughly complete the transcription to indicate to the facility staff the times to perform the exercises and document evidence of those exercises. It was also determined the facility nursing staff conducted a 24-hour chart check which provided the facility staff the opportunity to detect the transcription error in a timely manner. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/24/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to thoroughly conduct a 24-hour chart to determine the error in order entry by OT for Resident #71's upper extremity exercises.
CONCERN (D)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide an environment free from potential accidents for Residents (#5 and #47). This was evident for ...

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Based on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide an environment free from potential accidents for Residents (#5 and #47). This was evident for 2 of 53 residents selected for review during the annual survey process. The findings include: 1. The facility staff failed to maintain an environment free from potential accidents for Resident #5. Medical record review for Resident #5 revealed the following nurses' note: on 4/12/19 at 10:30 PM the facility staff documented: nurse found a stock pile of 5 Diazepam (Valium) and 1 Amlodipine (Norvasc) hidden in resident's drawer. This nurse crushes and watches resident swallow medications. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 11:00 AM revealed the facility staff failed to notify the staff of finding the medications at the bedside and failed to determine what the facility staff nurse did with the medications. It was determined at this time; the facility staff examined the resident's room and did not detect any medications at the bedside. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/24/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to maintain an environment free from potential accidents for Resident #5. 2. The facility staff failed to provide cushioned/padded side rails for Resident #47 as ordered by the physician. Medical record review for Resident #47 revealed on 3/1/19 the physician ordered: cushion side rails. Further record review revealed the following nurses' note on 5/18/19 at 7:09 PM: resident noted with: right wrist lateral (side) and medial (middle) side-purple in color, right elbow bruised, base of thumb old purple bruise and left upper arm- large purple bruise. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 1:00 PM revealed Resident #47 has the tendency to thrash arms about in the bed causing the bruises. Padding/cushioning the side rails provides for complete skin protection that can lead to skin tears and bruising. Surveyor observation of Resident #47's bed on: 5/20/19 at 1:00 PM, 5/21/19 at 8:10 AM, 5/22/19 at 9:00 AM and 5/23/19 at 12:00 PM revealed 1 side rail padded with a noodle and the right-side rail was observed not to be padded. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/23/19 at 1:30 PM revealed the surveyor's observation of 1 side rail being padded. Further record review revealed on 5/23/19 at 2:38 PM the facility staff documented: resident prefers noodle pad side rails, no additional noodles available in facility. Will purchase additional noodles for resident. Surveyor observation of Resident #47 on 5/24/19 at 9:30 AM revealed the resident in bed; however, it was further revealed the padding that had been on the left side of the bed was now removed. It was observed, the resident in bed, 1/2 side rails up on both sides; however, no side rail was padded. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/24/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to cushion/pad side rails for Resident #47 as ordered by the physician to prevent accidents with the skin-bruises or skin tears. Refer to F 684
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0757 (Tag F0757)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to document the heart rate and blood pressure for Resident #35 when the physician ordered parameters. This was...

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Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to document the heart rate and blood pressure for Resident #35 when the physician ordered parameters. This was evident for 1 of 6 residents selected for un-necessary medication review and 1 of 53 residents selected for review during the annual survey process. The findings include: Medical record review for Resident #35 revealed on 4/24/19 the physician ordered: Metoprolol 50 milligrams by mouth 2 times a day for blood pressure, hold for systolic blood pressure (top number) less than 110 or heart rate less than 55. Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Metoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure. Review of the Medication Administration Record revealed the facility staff documented the administration of the Metoprolol from 5/1/19 to 5/7/19 at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM; however, failed to document the blood pressure or heart rate at the time of medication administration. Review of documentation in the medical record revealed the facility staff documented the resident' blood pressure and heart rate: 5/1/19 at 10:35 PM, 5/2/19 at 6:58 AM and 10:36 PM, 5/3/19 at 6:58 AM and 10:00 PM, 5/4/19 at 5:17 PM and 10:00 PM, 5/5/19 at 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, 5/6/19 at 9:58 AM and 2:00 PM and 5/7/19 at 6:00 AM. Although the facility staff documented the residents blood pressure and heart rate, the times of the recorded blood pressure and heart rate do not coincide with the administration times of the medication. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 5/24/19 at 1:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to obtain/document the blood pressure and heart rate at the medication administration times for Resident #35 when parameters were ordered by the physician.
CONCERN (D)

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

Garbage Disposal (Tag F0814)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation during tour of the facility's dumpster area, it was determined the facility staff failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly. This deficient practice has the potential to af...

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Based on observation during tour of the facility's dumpster area, it was determined the facility staff failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: An observation of the facility's dumpster/trash disposal area was conducted on 5/23/19 at 9:30 AM. Two plastic bags filled with uneaten food were observed on the ground beside the dumpster's. Plastic forks, sugar packets and straws were also observed on the ground. An uncovered trash can was observed on the back patio area outside the kitchen exit used to remove trash. The uncovered trash can contained old plastic wrap, Styrofoam drink cups, and a discarded bag of chips. Ants and flies were observed on and in the trash can. The findings were reviewed with the Foodservice Manager In-Training (Staff #13) upon returning to the kitchen.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0924 (Tag F0924)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on surveyor observation during a tour of E wing, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure hand rails were secu...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on surveyor observation during a tour of E wing, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure hand rails were secured firmly to the wall. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents within the unit. The findings include: On 5/24/2019 at 10:30 AM a tour of the facility's E wing was conducted. During this tour the handrails in the hallway outside the linen room, nourishment room, dining room and room [ROOM NUMBER] were observed to be loose and not securely affixed to the walls. The Administrator and DON were made aware of the findings during the exit conference on 5/24/19.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0730 (Tag F0730)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on reviews of administrative records and staff interview, it was determined that the nursing administrative staff failed to 1) conduct a yearly performance review on the entire geriatric nursing...

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Based on reviews of administrative records and staff interview, it was determined that the nursing administrative staff failed to 1) conduct a yearly performance review on the entire geriatric nursing assistant staff for the year of 2018, and 2) ensure that all geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) staff completed a minimum of 12 hours of education per year. The findings include: 1) In an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/23/19 at 11:34 AM, the facility DON stated that none of the geriatric nursing assistant staff received a performance evaluation for 2018. 2) On 05/24/19, a review of 6 random geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) staff members, educational records for 2018, revealed that 2/5 GNA's (staff member #14 and #15) failed to complete at a minimum of 12 hours of education for the year of 2018.
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 observation and interviews of facility staff, it was determined that food service employees failed to ensure that sanitary and safe food handling practices were followed to reduce the risk of...

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Based on observation and interviews of facility staff, it was determined that food service employees failed to ensure that sanitary and safe food handling practices were followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: On 5/20/19 at 9:35 AM an initial tour of the facility's food storage, kitchen and dining room was conducted with the Foodservice Manager in Training (Staff #13) and the following observations were made: 1. The kitchen hand washing sink adjacent to the fume hood and 3 compartment sink was not operational. 2. The hand washing sink in the dishwasher room had no paper towels and the nozzle from a water hose was laying in the sink. 3. The dishwashing machine was soiled with a thick, visible layer of dust, food crumbs and debris. The exhaust fan for the dish room was caked with dust and is placed directly overtop the conveyor where the clean dishes exit the machine to be collected and dried. Dust was observed on walls and shelving above the dish line. 4. Unused plastic bins, scattered crumbs and food debris were observed on the floor of the dry goods storage room. 5. 2 of the 3 overhead lights in the fume hood were not working. 6. The floor drain beside the stove range was clogged with debris and surrounding tiles were caked with wet food debris and dirt. 7. Unlabeled gravy, breaded chicken breasts and potatoes were found in the walk in refrigerator. 8. A bowl of uncovered hard-boiled eggs was observed on the top shelf of a prep cart in the walk in refrigerator. The fan for the refrigerator motor blew directly onto the uncovered eggs. Dust buildup was observed on the ceiling above the uncovered eggs. The eggs were discarded after surveyor intervention. 9. Loose French fries, crumbs and plastic trash was observed on the floor of the walk in freezer. 10. The hand sink in the prep/food serving area of the dining room did not dispense hot water. 11. Drawers and cabinets under the steam table units were soiled with dried brown spills, crumbs and loose saltine crackers. 12. The water in the steam tables was observed to be cloudy and contained food debris. 13. An uncovered plastic container filled with stagnant water was observed sitting between the soda machines in the dining room. 14. The dispenser tips of the Chilled Juice Beverage machine were observed soiled with dried, discolored juice residue. On 5/23/2019 at 9:26 AM another walkthrough of the kitchen and dining area was conducted and the following observations were made: 1. The hand washing sink in the dishwasher room was missing paper towels. 2. Mops and brooms were stored on the floor of the equipment/chemical room. 3. Steam table water was cloudy and contained food debris. The Administrator and DON were made aware of the findings during the exit conference on 5/24/19.
Jan 2018 6 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to ensure that the resident and resident's representative were notified in ...

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Based on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to ensure that the resident and resident's representative were notified in writing of the resident's transfer and the rationale for the transfer. This was found to be evident for one out of the 27 (#57) residents reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the survey. The finding includes: A medical record review for Resident #57 was conducted on 1/18/18 at 8:30 AM. Review of the nursing note written in December 2017 revealed that Resident #57 had a change in their medical condition that required an immediate transfer to an acute care hospital for further evaluation. Review of the medical record failed to reveal any documentation that the resident or the responsible party had been provided with a written notification of the transfer or the rationale for the transfer. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 1/18/18 at 8:30 AM confirmed that written notifications to residents and/or their representatives was not sent out for this resident or any other resident, unless the resident was not to return.
CONCERN (D)

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to thoroughly transcribe a physician's order as written and failed to identify that error during the 24-hour c...

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Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to thoroughly transcribe a physician's order as written and failed to identify that error during the 24-hour chart check for Resident #72. This was evident for 1 of 27 residents selected for review in the survey sample. The findings include: Medical record review for Resident #72 revealed on 11/28/17 the physician ordered: Metoprolol Tartrate twice a day and to hold the medication if the systolic blood pressure is less than 100 and a heart rate less than 60. Further record review revealed the facility staff failed to obtain and documented the resident's blood pressure and heart rate for the month of November 2016, December 2016, and January 2017. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 1/18/18 at 2:40 PM revealed the facility staff failed to thoroughly transcribe the physician's order. The facility staff failed to transcribe the order for: vital signs into computer and the facility staff failed to identify that error during the 24-hour chart check.
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 medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's drug regimen was free of unnecessary medications when 1) the facility failed to implement a system to ensure the accuracy of Physician orders and Medication Administration Records ( MARS), and 2) the facility staff failed to ensure that the resident's blood pressure was assessed as per the physicians order to determine the necessity to administer or hold a blood pressure medication. This was evident for 1(#72) of 27 residents reviewed during the Recertification Survey. The findings include: 1)Resident #72 was admitted on [DATE] with a medical history significant for Hypertension (high blood pressure and Atrial fibrillation (Atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. 2)On 11/28/17, an order was initiated by Physician for Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg twice daily. (Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. The monthly physician orders and MAR which were generated by the pharmacy for November 2017 indicated the order Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg twice a day by way to G Tube for Atrial fibrillation. Hold for Systolic Blood Pressure Less than 100 and heart rate less than 60. 3)Further review of the MAR revealed Resident #72 was administered Metoprolol for the months of November 2016, December 2016, and January 2017, by Nursing without a corresponding Blood Pressure and heart rate against physician orders. On 01/18/18 02:49 PM an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). When asked, the DON indicated that the blood pressures were not recorded per Physician Order. Because of the facility's failure to properly transcribe and/or interpret physician medication orders Resident #72 was administered Metoprolol against physician ordered parameters, without adequate indication and with inadequate monitoring.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0810 (Tag F0810)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide residents with assistive devices as ordered for resident # 57. This was evident for 1 of 27 re...

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Based on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide residents with assistive devices as ordered for resident # 57. This was evident for 1 of 27 residents selected for investigation during the survey process. The findings include: The facility staff failed to provide Resident # 57 a spork and two-handle cups as ordered. The Spork is a utensil, that in theory has the scooping and liquid-holding properties of a spoon, combined with the food-stabbing features of a fork. A two-handle cup is designed to assist individuals in drinking while reducing accidental spills. They are ideal for people with hand tremors, dysphagia, reduced upper limb strength and other swallowing issues. Surveyor observation of Resident # 57 on 01/11/18 at 1:30 pm, 01/12/18 at 09:40, 01/18/18 at 9:30 AM, and 01/18/18 at 1:28 PM revealed the facility staff failed to provide the resident with the spork and two-handle cup as ordered by the Dietitian to promote independence. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 1/18/18 at 2:30 PM confirmed the facility staff failed to provide Resident # 57 with a spork and two-handle cup.
CONCERN (E)

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

3.) Facility staff failed to follow a care plan for Resident (#12) to float heels while in bed to prevent skin breakdown. The findings include: Surveyor observed Resident #12 in bed on 1/11/18 at 2:5...

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3.) Facility staff failed to follow a care plan for Resident (#12) to float heels while in bed to prevent skin breakdown. The findings include: Surveyor observed Resident #12 in bed on 1/11/18 at 2:53 PM, 1/17/18 at 1:25 PM and 1/18/18 at 11:55 AM with each observation Resident #12's heels were resting on the mattress. Medical record review for Resident #12 on 1/17/18 revealed that on 9/9/16 a care plan was established for Resident is at risk for skin breakdown as evidenced by limited mobility. The care plan included an intervention to float heels while in bed using a suspension cushion. A revision of this care plan was completed on 1/8/18. In an interview on 1/18/18 at 12:16 PM the Director of Nursing (DON) was made aware of the surveyor's concerns. Based upon surveyor observation, medical record review and staff interview it was determined that facility staff failed to implement interventions as outlined in a resident's plan of care by failing to 1.) Complete behavior monitoring flowsheets for a resident on psychotropic medications 2.) Failing to ensure that care was provided in pairs and 3). Failed to float a resident's heels while in bed. This was evident for 3 of 27 residents (Resident #86, Resident #35 and Resident # 12) reviewed during survey investigation. The findings include: 1)Facility staff failed to complete behavior monitoring flowsheets for a resident on psychotropic medications. A review of Resident # 86's medical record reveals a care plan focus that states Resident # 86 is at risk for complications related to the use of psychotropic drugs with an accompanying intervention identified as complete behavior monitoring flow sheet. A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident. It is used to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. The Behavior Monitoring flowsheet is monthly checklist that health care staff utilize to keep track of how often a resident exhibits certain identified behaviors. Continued review of Resident # 86's medical record reveals that the Behavior Monitoring Flow sheet for this resident was not completed in the months of August 2017, September 2017, October 2017, November 2017 and December 2017. The findings were shared with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/18/2018 at 2:30 PM and it was confirmed that facility staff failed to complete the behavior monitoring flowsheets as outlined in Resident # 86's plan of care. 2.) Facility staff failed to ensure a resident's care plan (#35) to have staff provide all care in pairs was not followed as ordered. A review of Resident # 35's clinical record revealed that the interdisciplinary team agreed on 3/22/16 that a care plan to address disruptive and demanding behavior would be created and initiated. One of the interventions created stated that Resident does not always convey the truth about issues and conversations -- Two staff members need to be present when entering . room. A review of the facility's investigation of a FRI (MD00117918) revealed that the alleged perpetrator provided care alone. The survey team informed the facility administrative staff on 01/19/18 at 12:44 PM that the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) did not follow the care plan in which two staff members need to be present when entering the room. The GNA went in alone which was contrary to the care plan.
CONCERN (E)

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

Medication Errors (Tag F0758)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based upon medical record review, the facility failed to ensure that the use of high-risk antipsychotic medication was necessary and justified when staff failed to complete behavior monitoring documen...

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Based upon medical record review, the facility failed to ensure that the use of high-risk antipsychotic medication was necessary and justified when staff failed to complete behavior monitoring documentation for a resident (#86) on psychotropic medications. This concern was evident for 1 of 27 residents (Resident #86) reviewed. The findings include: Review of care planning documentation for Resident # 86 revealed that he/she was is at risk for complications related to the use of psychotropic drugs with an accompanying intervention to complete behavior monitoring flow sheet. A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident and is used to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. The Behavior Monitoring flowsheet is monthly checklist that health care staff utilize to keep track of how often a resident exhibits certain identified behaviors. Continued review of Resident # 86's medical record reveals that the Behavior Monitoring Flow sheet for this resident was not completed in the months of August 2017, September 2017, October 2017, November 2017 and December 2017. With insufficient monitoring, the continued use of anti-psychotic medications for these five months was not supported and justified.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 1 life-threatening violation(s), $55,564 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 30 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $55,564 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Maryland. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (13/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has a substantiated abuse finding. Extreme caution advised. Explore alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Maryland, 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 Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc Staffed?

CMS rates COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 55%, compared to the Maryland average of 46%.

What Have Inspectors Found at Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc?

State health inspectors documented 30 deficiencies at COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC during 2018 to 2024. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 28 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc?

COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC 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 COMPLETE CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 112 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in CENTREVILLE, Maryland.

How Does Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (55%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the substantiated abuse finding on record.

Is Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Maryland. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc Stick Around?

COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC has a staff turnover rate of 55%, which is 9 percentage points above the Maryland average of 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 Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc Ever Fined?

COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC has been fined $55,564 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Maryland average of $33,635. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.

Is Complete Care At Corsica Hills Llc on Any Federal Watch List?

COMPLETE CARE AT CORSICA HILLS LLC 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.