IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER

185 CRESTLINE AVE, KALISPELL, MT 59901 (406) 752-9622
For profit - Corporation 155 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
78/100
#4 of 59 in MT
Last Inspection: October 2024

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

Overview

Immanuel Skilled Care Center in Kalispell, Montana has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice, but not the top tier. It ranks #4 out of 59 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, and is #1 out of 5 in Flathead County, meaning it is the best local option. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 14 in 2024 to just 2 in 2025, which is a positive trend. Staffing is a strength with a 5/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 42%, which is lower than the state average, suggesting that staff remain consistently engaged with residents. However, there are some concerns; the facility received $7,901 in fines, which is average, and there were incidents where staff did not follow proper transfer protocols, leading to a resident's discomfort, and instances of failing to perform hand hygiene, which could increase infection risks. Overall, while the facility has strengths in staffing and care quality, these specific incidents highlight areas needing improvement.

Trust Score
B
78/100
In Montana
#4/59
Top 6%
Safety Record
Moderate
Needs review
Inspections
Getting Better
14 → 2 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
42% turnover. Near Montana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
⚠ Watch
$7,901 in fines. Higher than 78% of Montana facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 48 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Montana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
Violations
⚠ Watch
20 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★★★
5.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 14 issues
2025: 2 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (42%)

    6 points below Montana average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 42%

Near Montana avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Federal Fines: $7,901

Below median ($33,413)

Minor penalties assessed

The Ugly 20 deficiencies on record

1 actual harm
Aug 2025 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0604 (Tag F0604)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident is free from physical restraints, failed to identify a seatbelt as a restraint, failed to assess for safet...

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Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident is free from physical restraints, failed to identify a seatbelt as a restraint, failed to assess for safety for the use of a physical restraint prior to the placement of the restraint, and failed to ensure the use of a physical restraint was used to treat a resident's medical symptoms for 1 (#5) of 13 sampled residents. This deficient practice caused the resident to be restrained to her wheelchair by a seatbelt without a clinical rationale. Findings include:During an observation on 8/18/25 at 3:42 p.m., resident #5 was seated in her wheelchair in a small room near the dining area on the memory care unit. Resident #5 was observed to have a seatbelt in use in her wheelchair. During an interview on 8/18/25 at 3:44 p.m., staff member D stated resident #5 had a seatbelt on. Staff member D stated, she believed resident #5 could remove the seatbelt independently. During an interview on 8/18/25 at 3:55 p.m., staff member E stated she noticed resident #5 was wearing a seatbelt. Staff member E stated she was unaware why resident #5 was wearing a seatbelt. During an interview on 8/18/25 at 4:00 p.m., staff member F stated resident #5 was wearing a seatbelt because she had a tendency to fall out of her chair. Staff member F said resident #5 could not remove the seatbelt independently.During an interview on 8/19/25 at 2:53 p.m., NF2 stated she noticed the seatbelt about two months ago when she came to visit resident #5. NF2 said she had not been notified of the seatbelt placement or given consent for the use of the seatbelt. NF2 stated she believed the seatbelt was used to help her sit there and not fall, and stated resident #5 would not be able to remove the seatbelt independently.Review of resident #5's physician's orders showed no order for the use of a seatbelt.Review of resident #5's significant change MDS with an assessment reference date of 6/13/25, showed under section C, cognitive patterns, the resident was staff assessed for cognition due to the resident being rarely/never understood. Section P, physical restraints, showed no restraints used for resident #5.Review of resident #5's EHR showed a progress note dated 8/19/25 at 4:13 p.m., writer placed call to daughter discussed current wheelchair as chair belongs to resident. Discussed if seat belt on chair came with the chair daughter does not remember if it originally came on the chair. She was aware that the seatbelt has been used as it has been in place during her visits. Discussed therapy evaluated today for positioning and safety and would like to move forward with possibly changing out wheelchair. Also discussed removing the seat belt from the chair at this time. Daughter is in agreement. Will notify therapy to reach out to her as she shared her eye sight and cognition do not communicate with each other, explaining that when her chair gets caught up on a turn and she can't get away she will just get up and that is when she will fall. Work order also placed to removed the seatbelt from the wheelchair. [sic]Review of resident #5's Occupational Therapy note, titled Outpatient Clinic OT Eval and Plan of Treatment, dated 8/19/25, showed, .Seating/Mobility System Recommendations and Medical Necessity, Limitations, Current Impairments: Patient exhibits considerable balance impairments, is high risk for falls and recurring injury, is not a functional ambulator, Patient is non-ambulatory; cannot perform any form of self-ambulation nor assisted ambulation and Patient presents w/ mobility limitation restricting ability to participate in 1 or more ADLs.Examination/Functional Description: Resident was previously screened in May following report of forward falls from her wheelchair. At that time, her wheelchair cushion was found to be positioned backwards and was corrected. No further issues had been reported until a recent state visit, during which it was noted that staff had been using a seat belt with the resident. Resident does not demonstrate a clinical need for a seat belt at this time. [sic]A request was made for consent for seatbelt use for resident #5 on 8/19/25 at 4:43 p.m. No documentation was provided prior to the end of survey.
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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report their investigative findings of a facility reported incident to the State Survey Agency in a timely manner for 7 (#s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report their investigative findings of a facility reported incident to the State Survey Agency in a timely manner for 7 (#s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) of 13 sampled residents. Findings include:1. Review of a facility-reported incident, dated 12/4/24, involved an allegation of an injury of unknown origin, where a 2.5 cm bruise was noted on resident #2's right deltoid. Review of the facility-reported incident findings, submitted on 12/13/24, showed resident #2 is on a blood thinner, is at high risk for bruising, and the bruise was noted on the deltoid where the blood pressure cuff would be placed. Resident #2 had blood pressure checks every morning by unit staff and 5 days a week with therapy.2. Review of a facility-reported incident, dated 12/11/24, involved an allegation of an injury of unknown origin, where a skin assessment revealed resident #4 had a 12 cm x 11cm bruise in various stages of healing on the resident's right lower rib cage extending to the right iliac crest. Resident #4 has a diagnosis of dementia, was unable to state how it occurred. Resident #4 had a documented fall on 12/1/24. Review of the facility-reported incident findings, submitted on 12/22/24, showed resident #4 has a history of falls due to self-transfers. Resident #4 also stood and walked without assistance. Resident #4 completed therapy services and participated in restorative walking with a gait belt, which would align with the area a gait belt would be placed.3. Review of a facility-reported incident, dated 12/11/24, involved an allegation of an injury of unknown origin where resident #3 was noted to have a purple-colored bruise below the eye where her glasses laid on her face. Review of the facility reported incident findings, submitted on 12/22/24, showed resident #3 was observed leaning on her right elbow with her head over her cup on her bedside table. The investigation concluded the bruise originated from resident #3's glasses while sleeping with head down on bedside table. 4. Review of a facility-reported incident, dated 3/21/25, showed resident #1 was found next to her bed and had blood on her face. Resident #1 was actively bleeding from both nares, had an open area to her lower gum, and a small cut on her right cheek. Facility staff obtained vital signs and a neurological examination. Resident #1's family and the provider were notified. A physician's order was received to send resident #1 to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Review of the facility reported incident findings, submitted on 3/31/25, showed resident #1 has a history of traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident with right hemiparesis and aphasia, seizure disorder and migraine headaches. Resident #1 has a history of self-transfer attempts. CNA reported she was in resident #1's room ten minutes prior to fall and the CNA assisted the resident to bed. Approximately 10 minutes later CNAs came back to find resident on her right side on the floor next to bed with swelling and bleeding to her nose. At that time, resident #1 stated she hit her face on assist bar. The facility reported incident documentation showed resident #1 may have attempted to sit herself up on the side of bed, lost balance, hit her face on the assist bar and slid off the bed. Resident #1 was seen in the emergency room and evaluated. Resident #1 was positive for a urinary tract infection.5. Review of a facility reported-incident, dated 6/2/25, showed resident #5 and resident #6 were involved in a physical exchange in the hallway. No noted injuries, and staff immediately intervened. Skin checks were completed and alert charting was put into place for both residents. Review of the facility-reported incident findings, submitted on 7/11/25, showed both residents have a diagnosis of dementia and were unable to state what occurred during the incident. Resident #6 was to be within line of sight when both residents are in the same area. Referral made to another facility for resident #6. Care plans were updated.6. Review of a facility reported-incident, dated 6/9/25, showed resident #7 sustained a fall on 6/1/25, where she fell when a CNA let go of the resident momentarily to grab a personal item. Neurological exam was initiated at the time of event. Review of the facility reported findings, submitted on 6/18/25, showed the CNA had responded to resident #7's adamant request for a personal item. The CNA reported a gait belt was not used, and a review of the transfer status was conducted. The transfer card in resident #7's room did not specify a gait belt, and the status was updated to show gait belt for transfers. X-ray showed no findings.7. Review of a facility reported-incident, dated 7/9/25, showed an incident of an injury of unknown origin, where during a weekly skin assessment resident #5 was found bruising and swelling to right foot. The provider was notified and x-ray requested. A podus boot was applied for comfort. Review of the facility reported findings, submitted on 7/21/25, showed resident #5 self-propelled in wheelchair, wore nonskid socks or soft slippers and rocked back and forth when in wheelchair. Staff interviewed the resident and found no findings of change in routine or increased pain. Resident #5 had the potential to run her toes over with her wheelchair secondary to the advanced dementia and soft footwear.During an interview on 8/19/25 at 1:30 p.m., staff member C stated incidents that are reported to the state agency need to be investigated and closed in five days. Staff member C stated there was a change a few months back where the investigation is to be completed in five working days, excluding holidays. Staff member C was shown the seven reportable incidents that were identified as being late when the findings were submitted. Staff member C the facility had struggled in the past with what was showing in in bounds, [the state report portal]. Staff member C stated there was difficulty with the findings being reported timely because there was more than one person involved with the reportable.During an interview on 8/19/25 at 1:35, staff member B stated reportables are reviewed in the morning meetings and sometimes the reportables do not get handed to IDT members in those meetings, and they get missed. Staff member B stated the facility had difficulty with timely reporting of findings of the investigations when the timing was changed a while back.During an interview on 8/19/25 at 4:37 p.m., staff member A stated it was hard to say why some reportables dating back to December of 2024 had findings of the investigation reported late. Staff member A reported he did identify a trend of late submission of findings on 7/11/24 when he did a deep dive and audited all reportables to the state agency. Staff member A stated the identified findings were put on the QAPI board and a PIP was initiated.Review of facility QAPI minutes dated 7/17/25 showed, Our Facility reported incident have been late the last couple of months, we noted with the last QSO that the reporting period was changed to 5 business days. When reviewing the date in bounds we noted that the date was a day off being 6 business days, we will track the due date one day before Bounds in standup to beon time. 7/11/25 in audit of Reportables noted that there were two that had not been submitted on from 6/12/25, Social Services noted that they had wrote this and submitted, wondering if they had forgot to hit submit and got pulled away from computer, they will submit 7/11/2025. A PIP will be completed to monitor Reportables and tracked in QAPI for at least three months for sustainability. The benchmark will be 0 late Reportables. [sic]Review of the facility's, PIP for Facility Reported Incidents showed, FRI-Bounds will be looked at Daily during the work weekend then reported in Stand up for date due-FRI will be closed at the latest one day before the due date-Social Work and DON will work on completing FRI one day before their due date-Administrator and Social worker will go over FRI for the week every Friday [sic] Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program, revised April 2021, showed, .9. Investigate and report any allegations within timeframes required by federal requirements.The corrective measures were implemented by the facility at the time of the identification of the late reporting. No further late reports were noted after the corrective actions were implemented.
Oct 2024 11 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0554 (Tag F0554)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

3. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 9:18 a.m., resident #9 was sitting in a recliner in her room. Resident #9 had a bottle of artificial tears (eye drops) on her bedside table. Resid...

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3. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 9:18 a.m., resident #9 was sitting in a recliner in her room. Resident #9 had a bottle of artificial tears (eye drops) on her bedside table. Resident #9 stated she had dry eyes and used the eye drops when she needed. Resident #9 could not state how many times a day she used the artificial tears drops. Resident #9 stated she could not always open the bottle and would ask a staff member for help. During an observation on 10/22/24 at 9:25 a.m., resident #9 could not open the bottle of artificial tears eye drops. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 10:03 a.m., staff member I stated resident #9 could have medications at the bedside. Staff member I stated she would give resident #9 her ordered eye drops and was not aware of any eye drops in resident #9's room. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 7:50 a.m., staff member B stated we do not need a physician's order for self-administration of medications. A self-administration assessment was completed, and the IDT would recommend if the resident can self-administer medications or not. Staff member B stated, Our policy aligns with the regulations. Review of a facility assessment titled, Self-Administration of Medication, dated 10/20/24, showed: . 2. Capable of opening/closing medication containers - yes. Review of a facility document titled, Self-Administration of Medications, undated, showed: . 2. The IDT considers the following factors when determining whether self-administration of medications is safe and appropriate for the resident: . e. The resident has the physical capacity to open medication bottles . 2. During an observation and interview, on 10/22/24 at 8:48 a.m., resident #23 was observed in her wheelchair, with a breakfast tray on her bedside table, in front of her. On the tray was a full medicine cup of various medications. Resident #23 stated the medications were just left on her tray. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:04 a.m., staff member O stated resident #23 preferred her medications when her breakfast tray was delivered. Staff member O stated it would depend on the day whether she would leave the medications for resident #23 to take herself. Staff member O gave the example of this morning. She left four medications for resident #23 to take herself. Staff member O was going to go back and check if resident #23 took the medications. Staff member O stated she would give the rest to resident #23 to take if her breakfast tray was delivered. Staff member O stated she did not know the protocol for residents to be deemed safe to self-administer their own medications. Staff member O stated she went by her nursing judgement. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 10:34 a.m., staff member B stated the nurses were to complete the self-administration of medications assessment for residents and then alert the IDT team to review and make a determination. Staff member B stated there were not a lot of residents that self-administered their own medications at the facility compared to what had been observed. Review of resident #23's Self Administration of Medication assessment, dated 10/11/24, showed resident #23 did not pass the assessment, and the IDT did not review the results of the assessment. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were safe to self-administer medications before leaving the medications at the bedside, causing an increased potential for medications not being taken as the physician ordered, for 3 (#s 9, 23, and 48) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: 1. During an observation and interview, on 10/22/24 at 8:44 a.m., resident #48 was seated in a chair, next to her bedside table, waiting for her breakfast to be delivered. A medication cup with several pills was on the bedside table. Resident #48 stated the nurses sometimes left the medications for her to take on her own, if she had not received her food/meal when nursing staff were in her room to pass medications. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 8:33 a.m., staff member Q stated medications were not left at a residents' bedside for self-administering medication unless it was determined by an assessment, and they were safe to self-administer them. She stated if medications were seen at the bedside of a resident, then there was a self-administration order in place. Review of resident #48's document titled, Self-Administration of Medication, dated 2/8/23, showed: - . 23. Resident is approved for self-administration of medications b. No, and - 24. Resident may keep meds at bedside b. No. - Resident #48 was not approved for self-administration of any medications.
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that oxygen use was accurately coded on a resident's MDS for 1(#10) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that oxygen use was accurately coded on a resident's MDS for 1(#10) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview with resident #10, on 10/22/24 at 8:59 a.m., the resident was sitting in her recliner. Resident #10 had an oxygen concentrator positioned next to the recliner, and the concentrator was set at 2 liters per minute. Resident #10 was wearing a nasal canula. Resident #10 stated she had been on oxygen for quite some time now, and she had to wear it (oxygen canula) all the time. During an observation on 10/23/24 at 11:45 a.m., resident #10 was sitting in her recliner and had on oxygen via nasal canula. Review of resident #10's Significant Change MDS, with an ARD of 8/30/24, showed Section O was blank under oxygen use. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 3:22 p.m., staff member B stated she was responsible for making sure the MDSs were accurate. Staff member B stated, I have started to identify issues with the MDS. I have noticed this is about the time when our MDS staff member was out. I have hired another MDS person to help. This should help with accuracy and timing. Ultimately it is my responsibility to make sure everything is accurate. Review of a facility document titled, Resident Assessments, undated, showed: . 12. Information in the MDS assessments will consistently reflect information in the progress notes, plans of care, and resident observations/interviews.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the baseline care plan was completed with the staff member signature, title, date of completion, and a copy was given to the residen...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the baseline care plan was completed with the staff member signature, title, date of completion, and a copy was given to the resident or resident representative, for 2 (#s 9 and 10) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: 1. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 9:18 a.m., resident #9 stated she had been at the facility since January 2024. Resident #9 had a BIMS score of 15. The BIMS score showed resident #9 was cognitively intact. Resident #9 stated she never received a copy of her care plan after admission. Review of resident #9's baseline care plan showed the document was completed with some information, but under Section 5, BCP Summary and Signatures, was not completed with the staff signature, title, date of completion, or resident/resident representative signature or date. 2. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 8:59 a.m., resident #10 stated she had gone to the hospital but had returned to the facility in August 2024. Resident #10 had a BIMS score of 15. The BIMS score showed the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #10 stated she had never received a copy of any care plans (to include baseline). Review of resident #10's baseline care plan showed the document was completed with some information, but under Section 5, BCP Summary and Signatures, was not completed with the staff signature, title, date of completion, or resident/resident representative signature or date. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 11:37 a.m., staff member B stated care planning was currently an issue. Staff member B stated baseline care plans were to be done by the floor nurse upon admission. Staff member B stated, I just did a training with all the nurses and IDT on care planning last week, it is going to take some time (to improve). Review of a facility document titled, Care Plans-Baseline, undated, showed: . 4. The resident and/or representative are provided a written summary of the baseline care plan .
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of practice by administering oxygen without a physician's order for 1(#10) of 37 sampled resident...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of practice by administering oxygen without a physician's order for 1(#10) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 8:59 a.m., resident #10 was in her room sitting in a recliner. Resident #10 had oxygen on at two liters via nasal canula. Resident #10 stated she had to wear oxygen at all times because of respiratory failure. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 3:22 p.m., staff member B stated physician's orders were needed for oxygen use, and the nursing staff were aware they needed physician's orders for oxygen use. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:02 a.m., staff member L stated physician's orders were needed for any treatment or medication, including oxygen. Review of resident #10's physician's orders, dated 8/30/24-10/24/24, showed no physician's order was placed for oxygen use. Review of a facility policy titled, Oxygen Administration, undated, showed: . Procedure: 1. Verify physicians order. [sic]
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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to coordinate a resident's care with hospice for 1 (#24) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and in...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to coordinate a resident's care with hospice for 1 (#24) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 11:36 a.m., resident #24 stated she was so itchy, as she was actively scratching the right side of her body and her upper back. Resident #24 asked if hospice was there because they were the only ones who put the lotion on areas she could not reach. Resident #24 pulled up her gown and showed her gastric tube and explained the tube kept leaking and having issues, so she was placed on hospice. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 12:07 p.m., NF1 stated she was the hospice nurse visiting this week for resident #24. NF1 stated resident #24 was declining cognitively. NF1 stated resident #24 tended to scratch and needed a lot of lotion applied during her hospice visits or would accidentally pull her gastric tube because of her poor vision. NF1 stated hospice staff did not send their documentation or look at the facility documentation for the hospice residents. NF1 stated she would check in with a facility staff member when she came to the facility for any updates or changes for resident #24. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:12 a.m., staff member P stated the facility was just faxed a hospice plan of care for resident #24 the day before and assumed they were sent information from hospice monthly because they did not have any other information before then. Staff member P stated the hospice bath aide would come and the hospice nurses would visit weekly. The hospice nurses would check in with staff on the unit for resident #24 but did not leave any information unless it was an order change. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 10:20 a.m., staff member B stated her expectation for hospice was to send their notes after their visits. Staff member B stated they had gotten resident #24's hospice notes and plan of care the day before. Staff member B stated resident #24's hospice had been invited but did not come to the facility for her care plan meetings. For any needs, the facility called the main number for hospice or spoke with the hospice nurse when they were conducting their visit. Review of resident #24's care plan, last updated 8/15/24, showed resident #24 was on comfort measures. The care plan did not show she was on hospice or how care and services were provided between the facility and hospice. Review of resident #24's hospice admission packet showed she was admitted on to hospice on 9/17/24. The hospice admission packet showed the facility and hospice agency were to share care plans, care plan updates, and care conferences. Review of resident #24's electronic health record, on 10/22/24 and 10/23/24, only showed the hospice admission packet for 9/17/24. The hospice plan of care and visit notes were provided to the facility by hospice after the State Survey Agency requested the hospice information on 10/23/24.
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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to sufficiently assess residents for safe smoking, ensure residents were monitored while smoking, and allowed residents to keep ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to sufficiently assess residents for safe smoking, ensure residents were monitored while smoking, and allowed residents to keep smoking paraphernalia in their rooms, for 2 (#s 53 and 77) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: 1. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 8:33 a.m., resident #53 was walking through the dining room and had his coat on. Resident #53 stated he was going outside to smoke and would be back shortly. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 9:12 a.m., resident #53 was in his room sitting in a recliner. Resident #53 stated he had just gone outside to smoke his last cigarette because he was getting ready to have a procedure done soon. Resident #53 stated when he went outside to smoke, he had to leave the property. Resident #53 stated, It is quite the walk to get off the property. By the time I get there I am exhausted. Resident #53 stated he would go outside with resident #77 sometimes. Resident #53 stated staff did not monitor him or anyone else while smoking. Resident #53 stated he kept his lighter and cigarettes in the room with him, and usually put them in the top drawer of his bedside table, or in his coat pocket. Resident #53 stated he had never let anyone know when he was going outside to smoke, he just went outside whenever he wanted to. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 10:34 a.m., staff member I stated she did not think that resident #53 signed out to go outside and smoke. Staff member I could not locate any sign out sheets for resident #53. Review of resident #53's care plan, dated 1/20/24, showed: Focus: [Resident #53] is a smoker. Goals: [Resident #53] will not suffer injury from unsafe smoking practices. Interventions: Instruct [Resident #53] about smoking risks and hazards . - Instruct [Resident #53] on the facility smoking policy, locations and safety concerns - [Resident #53] can smoke unsupervised. Review of resident #53's physician's orders, from 1/1/24 - 10/24/24, showed no physician's order for the resident to smoke. Review of resident #53's electronic medical record, from 1/1/24-10/24/24, showed no smoking assessment had been completed. 2. During an observation on 10/21/24 at 1:47 p.m., resident #77 was in an electric wheelchair. The resident had on a coat, hat, light knit gloves, and a vest with high visibility markings. Resident #77 pushed the automatic door button and went outside. Once resident #77 was outside and on the sidewalk, she lit a cigarette as she wheeled herself down the sidewalk. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 8:38 a.m., resident #77 was in her room sitting in a recliner. Resident #77 stated she was a smoker and would have to leave the property to smoke, and it was down the street quite a bit. Resident #77 stated her and resident #53 often went outside and smoked together. Resident #77 stated she had never had to sign out or let anyone know she was leaving the building. Resident #77 stated, If I want to go smoke, I just go. Resident #77 stated she kept her lighter and cigarettes in the room with her, but also kept an old bottle to put butts in. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 7:51 a.m., staff member A stated, This facility is a non-smoking facility. There is no policy, smoking assessments, or physician's orders for residents to smoke. Staff member A stated the residents were supposed to be signing out when they left the building. During an observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 2:30 p.m., resident #77 showed this surveyor where she went to smoke. The surveyor noted the area resident #77 went to was past the end of the block, and about 10 feet between the facility, and the hospital. Resident #77 stated that it is quite far from the building and was happy she had an electric wheelchair. Resident #77 pulled a small plastic bottle out of her coat pocket. The bottle was most of the way full of cigarette butts. Resident #77 stated she used the bottle, so she did not throw the butts on the ground. Resident #77 put the bottle back in her coat pocket and headed back to the facility. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 3:17 p.m., resident #77 stated staff member A just came and told her she had to sign out when she left the building and had offered her options to quit smoking. Review of resident #77's care plan, with a revision date of 7/2/24, showed: Focus: [Resident #77] is a smoker. Goals: [Resident #77] will not suffer injury from unsafe smoking practices. Interventions: Instruct [Resident #77] about smoking risks and hazards . - Instruct [Resident #77] on the facility smoking policy, locations and safety concerns - [Resident #77] can smoke unsupervised. A review of resident #77's physician orders, from 1/1/24 - 10/24/24, showed no physician order for resident #77 to smoke. A review of resident #77's electronic medical record, from 1/1/24 - 10/24/24, showed no smoking assessment had been completed. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 7:51 a.m., staff member A stated he was not sure what the facility would do if something happened to resident #s 53 and 77 if they were outside smoking. Staff member A stated, I just need to follow and enforce the no smoking rule for the facility. Review of a facility document titled, Signing Residents out, with a revision date of August 2006, showed: 1. Each resident leaving the premises (excluding transfers/discharges) must be signed out. 2. A sign-out register is located at each nurses' station. Registers must indicate the resident's expected time of return. . 9. Residents must be signed in upon return to the facility. A request was made for the smoking policy, list of residents who smoke, smoking assessments, and physician's orders for smoking. The requested information was not received prior to the end of the survey.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to weigh and document the weight in the resident's record, on intervals designed per the facility policy, after a readmission, f...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to weigh and document the weight in the resident's record, on intervals designed per the facility policy, after a readmission, for 1 (#10) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 8:59 a.m., resident #10 was in her room sitting in a recliner. Resident #10 stated she had been readmitted in August 2024 following a stay at the hospital. Resident #10 stated she did not have her weight checked very often and did not know how much she weighed. Resident #10 stated she would like to be weighed more frequently but had not asked staff to weigh her recently. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 10:34 a.m., staff member J stated weights were completed with showers at least monthly. Staff member J could not state when resident #10 was last weighed. Review of resident #10's recorded weights in the electronic medical record showed the only documented weight was on 9/1/24 at 2:50 p.m. Review of resident #10's care plan, with a revision date of 9/10/24, showed interventions under weight loss as, weigh at the same time of day and record: weekly. Review of a facility policy titled, Weight Assessment and Intervention, undated, showed: . 1. Residents are weighed upon admission and at intervals established by the interdisciplinary team. a. LTC weight to be obtained at time of admission than [sic] the following two days to establish a baseline weight. Then weekly x4 weeks then monthly . 2. Weights are to be completed on the same day/time each week for consistency and documented in the individual's medical record.
CONCERN (D)

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

Tube Feeding (Tag F0693)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure provider orders were in place for the fluids t...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure provider orders were in place for the fluids to be administered during an enteral tube feeding and medication administration, for 1 (#361); and staff member R failed to ensure medications and enteral nutrition were administered in a timely manner, for 1 (#361) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation on 10/22/24 at 10:53 a.m., staff member R verified the placement of resident #361's feeding tube. Staff member R opened the port, flushed the feeding tube with 60 ml of water, then closed the port. Staff member R added 30 ml of water to each cup of crushed medications, then stirred them to dissolve the medication. Staff member R administered the first of two medication cups with dissolved medications, then added 15 ml water to administer the rest of the dissolved medication residual in the cup. Staff member R then administered liquid potassium chloride 20 MEQ/15 ml, followed by 15 ml of water. Staff member R then administered crushed magnesium chloride 64 mg (dissolved partially in 30 ml of water). She added 15 ml of water to the undissolved portion of the magnesium and poured it into the feeding tube, followed by 30 ml (15 ml times two to administer the entire dose of magnesium), then a flush of 30 ml of water. Staff member R administered guaifenesin liquid 600 mg, followed by 15 ml of water. Staff member R then prepared the nutritional supplemental formula to be administered via the feeding tube. Review of resident #361's MAR for the scheduled AM 07 medications, on 10/24/24 at 9:05 a.m., showed: - Fluconazole Oral Tablet 100 MG . Give 100 mg via PEG-Tube one time a day ., Start Date 10/18/2024 0700, - hydroCHLOROthiazide Oral Tablet 25 MG . Give 25 mg by mouth in the morning ., Start Date 10/18/2024 0700, - Lisinopril Oral Tablet 40 MG . Give 40 mg via PEG-Tube one time a day ., Start Date 10/18/2024 0700, - Magnesium Chloride Oral Tablet 64 MG . Give 64 mg via PEG-Tube one time a day ., Start Date 10/18/2024 0700, - Metoprolol Succinate ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 100 MG . Give 100 mg by mouth in the morning ., Start Date 10/18/2024 0700, - Eliquis Oral Tablet 2.5 MG . Give 2.5 mg via PEG-Tube two times a day ., Start Date 10/17/2024 1900, - Potassium Chloride Oral Solution 20 MEQ/15ML . Give 20 mEq via PEG-Tube two times a day ., Start Date 10/17/2024 1900, - guaiFENesin Oral Liquid 100 MG/5ML . Give 600 mg via PEG-Tube four times a day ., Start Date 10/17/2024 1600, and - Enteral Feed Order four times a day Enteral: Enteral Nutrition via Pump (name of formula) at (375 cc) ml per hour for 4x per day via pump per (type) tube. If tube feeding is cycling/intermittent, Indicate start and stop times: Start infusion at scheduled time and continue for 1 hour, Start Date 10/18/2024 1900 . [sic] During an interview on 10/22/24 at 3:22 p.m., staff member R stated she would usually clarify provider orders regarding fluids during a tube feeding/medication administration, but there were no orders in place for resident #361. She stated she had just returned to work after days off. Staff member R stated she knew she was late administering her 7:00 a.m. medications and nutritional feeding to resident #361. She stated she usually would not call and notify the provider of late medication administration. Staff member R stated everything happened all at once in the morning and it put her behind on her schedule. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 3:25 p.m., staff member R stated during the tube feeding/medication administration for resident #361, she based the fluid administered on her knowledge. She stated she was taught to give between 15-20 ml of fluids between each cup of medication, then before and after the tube feeding. Staff member R stated she should have contacted the provider or dietician for a clarification order since there was not an order in place for the fluids during the tube feeding. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 4:30 p.m., staff member R stated she did give a 60 ml flush before resident #361's tube feeding this morning, without orders. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 10:17 a.m., staff member B stated physician orders should be in place for fluid administration during a tube feeding/medication administration. She stated if orders were not in place for fluid administration, a clarification with the provider would be requested. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 10:21 a.m., staff member B stated if the MAR had specific times listed for administration of the medications, then medications were to be administered one hour before or one hour after, per the facility's policy. Review of resident #361's medication administration record, on 10/24/24 at 9:05 a.m., showed: - Enteral Feed Order four times a day for Tube feed Enteral: - Flush feeding tube with 30 cc of water before and after medication and bolus administration. - Start Date 10/22/2024 1900 (7:00 p.m.). Resident #361 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. No orders for the flush with water of the tube feeding, four times a day, were in place until 10/22/24 at 7:00 p.m., five days after her admission. Staff member R had administered medications and an enteral nutritional feeding four hours after the scheduled medication and enteral tube feeding administration times. The next scheduled enteral tube feeding, and medication administration time was less than 2 hours, when it was originally scheduled for 6 hours in between administration times. No provider notification was completed for clarification or adjustment of the next times of administration for the enteral feeding or medication.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0699 (Tag F0699)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify and address PTSD, provide trauma-informed ca...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify and address PTSD, provide trauma-informed care, and meet professional standards that accounted for the resident's experiences and preferences to manage and prevent or minimize PTSD triggers, for 1 (#53) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 9:12 a.m., resident #53 was sitting in his room in a recliner, looking at the wall. Resident #53 stated he was in the [NAME] Corps and was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Resident #53 stated there were times when being around a lot of people upset him and caused him to have flash backs. During an observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 8:22 a.m., resident #53 was sitting in his room. Resident #53 stated he had just finished his breakfast in the dining room. Resident #53 stated, I ate in the dining room today, I felt it would not be too overwhelming. There are times when I eat in my room because there are just too many people in the dining room. Resident #53 stated, I have a history of PTSD and know what triggers me and how to deal with it. If I feel like there is going to be an issue, I just stay in my room and away from everyone. Resident #53 stated he had never been asked about his PTSD or experiences by facility staff. Resident #53 became tearful during the interview. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 8:12 a.m., staff member F stated a trauma assessment was completed with residents upon admission and reviewed on an annual basis. Staff member F stated she could not find the trauma assessment for resident #53 and was not aware the resident had PTSD. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 10:34 a.m., staff members I and L stated they worked with resident #53. Staff members I and L stated they were not aware of any residents having PTSD. Staff members I and L stated they were trained annually on PTSD and trauma care online. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:16 a.m., staff member E stated in October 2023 the facility had implemented a PTSD screening on admission and it was reviewed yearly. Staff member E stated there was not a trauma assessment done on resident #53. Staff member E stated, We missed him, I am not sure why. Review of a facility policy titled, Trauma-Informed and Culturally Competent Care, undated, showed: . To address the needs of trauma survivors by minimizing and/or re-traumatization. . Resident Screening 1. Perform universal screening of residents . Utilize screening tools and methods that are facility approved, competently delivered, culturally relevant and sensitive. . Resident Assessment 1. Assessment involves in-depth process of evaluating the presence of symptoms,their relationship to trauma, as well as identification of triggers . [sic]
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

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. Review of resident #52's physician orders showed, Oxygen at 2L per NC. Resident #52's care plan was not specific to the flow ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. Review of resident #52's physician orders showed, Oxygen at 2L per NC. Resident #52's care plan was not specific to the flow of oxygen. The care plan showed, OXYGEN SETTINGS via NC per provider orders. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:30 a.m., staff member A stated the night shift nurses would be responsible for updating the care plans, and staff member B would be responsible for reviewing them to ensure they were correct. 6. Review of resident #100's electronic medical record showed an admission date of 10/18/24. All focus and interventions on the comprehensive care plan were labeled as CANCELLED. On the current care plan there were no focus or interventions. The care plan showed, No data found. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 3:33 p.m., staff member B stated, Someone is inadvertently closing the care plan when a resident is gone overnight instead of suspending it and putting it into review. That is why everything is cancelled. They have to start all over to recreate the comprehensive care plan. Staff member B was not aware this was occurring until the State Survey Agency requested these care plans. Review of a facility policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, undated, showed: A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the needs of the resident's physical, psychosocial, and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident . . 7. The comprehensive, person-centered care plan: a. Includes measurable time frames, b. Describes the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being . Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to develop a person-centered, comprehensive care plan for 6 (#s 9, 10, 32, 52, 53, and 100) of 37 sampled residents. Findings include: 1. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 9:22 a.m., resident #9 stated she had constant pain, and some days were better than others. Review of resident #9's electronic medical record showed she had diagnoses of Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Chronic Pain Syndrome. Review of resident #9's medication administration record, dated 8/1/24 - 10/24/24, showed resident #9 received oxycodone, 10 milligrams, every four hours, as needed for pain, and methadone, 10 milligrams, twice daily, for pain. Review of resident #9's comprehensive care plan showed no focus, goals, or interventions for pain, opioid pain medication, or non-pharmacological approaches. 2. During an observation and interview, on 10/22/24 at 3:20 p.m., resident #10 was in her room sitting in a recliner. Resident #10 had on two liters of oxygen via nasal canula. Resident #10 stated she wore oxygen all the time. Review of resident #10's physician orders, dated 8/30/24-10/24/24, showed no physician's order for oxygen or details for the use of it. Review of resident #10's comprehensive care plan showed no focus, goals, or interventions for oxygen use. 3. Review of resident #32's electronic medical record showed diagnoses of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Review of resident #32's medication administration record showed the anticoagulant, Pradaxa, 150 milligrams, twice daily. Review of resident #32's comprehensive care plan showed no focus, goals, or interventions for the use of Pradaxa, an anticoagulant, or medication side effects. 4. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 9:12 a.m., resident #53 was sitting in his room in a recliner, looking at the wall. Resident #53 stated he was in the [NAME] Corps and was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Resident #53 stated there were times when being around a lot of people would upset him and caused him to have flash backs. Review of resident #53's comprehensive care plan showed no focus, goals, or interventions for PTSD or trauma. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 3:22 p.m., staff member B stated she was aware care plans were not comprehensive, or person centered. Staff member B stated she had recently done a training with the staff and IDT on care planning. Staff member B stated, It is a work in progress and is going to take some time. I have a newer IDT right now.
CONCERN (F)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

5. During an observation and interview, on 10/22/24 at 8:55 a.m., staff member G was passing drinks to some residents. Staff member G knocked on resident #73's room and went in. Staff member G exited ...

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5. During an observation and interview, on 10/22/24 at 8:55 a.m., staff member G was passing drinks to some residents. Staff member G knocked on resident #73's room and went in. Staff member G exited resident #73's room, grabbed the drink cart, picked up a coffee cup and poured coffee. Staff member G entered resident #73's room, placed the coffee cup on the bedside table and exited the room. No hand hygiene was performed prior to entering or exiting resident #73's room. Staff member G pushed the drink cart in front of resident #70's room, knocked on the door and entered the room. Staff member G came out of resident #70's room, touched the drink cart, picked up a cup, took the lid off the milk and poured it into the cup. Staff member G then went back into resident #70's room, placed the cup of milk on the bedside table and exited the room. No hand hygiene was performed prior to entering or exiting resident #70's room. Staff member G pushed the drink cart to resident #88's room, knocked on the door and entered the room. Staff member G exited resident #88's room and poured a glass of orange juice. Staff member G took the glass of orange juice into resident #88's room and gave the resident the glass. No hand hygiene was performed prior to entering or exiting resident #88's room. Staff member G stated, I should have either washed my hands or used sanitizer, I just didn't. I know that I am supposed to do it before and after I leave a resident's room. I have been educated on hand hygiene. During an observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 10:17 a.m., staff member K entered resident #77's room and took the lunch and dinner order. Staff member K exited the room. No hand hygiene was completed prior to entering or exiting the room. Staff member K walked down the hall pushing a cart and stopped at resident #29's room. Staff member K entered resident #29's room, took her lunch and dinner order and exited the room. No hand hygiene was completed prior to entering or exiting resident #29's room. Staff member K pushed a cart down the hall and stopped at resident #68's room. Staff member K entered resident #68's room, took his lunch and dinner order, and exited the room. No hand hygiene was completed prior to entering or exiting resident #68's room. Staff member K stated she knew the facility policy on hand hygiene and should have completed hand hygiene prior to entering and exiting resident rooms. Staff member K stated she had been educated on proper hand hygiene. 6. During an observation and interview on 10/22/24 at 10:33 a.m., staff member H had a cart in the hallway with clean clothes. The cart did not have a cover over the clothing. Staff member H stated clean clothes were supposed to be covered while being transported. Review of the document titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, undated, showed no information related to clean linen procedures or distribution of clean linen. Review of a facility document titled, Main Laundry Procedure, undated, showed no information related to the clean linen procedures or distribution of clean linen. 7. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 8:25 a.m., staff member C stated she had done multiple hand hygiene trainings and audits with the staff. Staff member C stated she was responsible for the infection control program. Staff member C stated she had no documentation, or tracking and trending for infection surveillance at this time. Staff member C stated she needed to start documenting better. Review of a facility document titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, undated, showed: Purpose: Provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infection. The infection prevention and control program will include elements for preventing, identifying, reporting, and controlling infections and communicable diseases. . B. Infection Control Nurse is responsible for 1. On-going monitoring of infections ., . g. tracking resident infections . Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility: - failed to ensure an enhanced barrier precautions door sign was posted to notify all staff of the infection control precautions, and have gowns readily available for use during a tube feeding, for 1 (#361); - failed to ensure staff member R adhered to standard precautions during medication administration via a tube feeding, by placing medications to be administered on an unclean surface without a protective barrier in place, for 1 (#361); - failed to ensure staff member S and Q adhered to proper infection prevention practices related to hand hygiene during donning and doffing of gloves, for 2 (#s 42 and 370); - failed to ensure staff members G and K adhered to proper hand hygiene prior to entering and exiting resident rooms, for 6 (#s 29, 68, 70, 73, 77, and 88) of 37 sampled residents; and, - failed to ensure staff member C was performing infection tracking, surveillance, and ensuring staff member H maintained infection control practices while transporting laundry. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 10/22/24 at 10:45 a.m., inside the door of resident #361's room, was an enhanced barrier precautions cart, with the precautions sign on the top of the cart. During the administration of medications and tube feeding, staff member R wore gloves, but was not wearing a gown, a mask, or any type of eye/face protection shield. Resident #361 had coughed several times during the medication administration via the feeding tube. Upon exit of resident #361's room, no enhanced barrier precautions sign was on the door. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 4:30 p.m., staff member R stated she believed resident #361 should be on enhanced barrier precautions due to her coughing during the tube feeding. She stated there were not any masks/shields or gowns in the precautions cart inside resident #361's room or precautions sign on the door. Review of resident #361's electronic health record document, titled, Order Summary, on 10/22/24 at 4:42 p.m., showed: - . EBP - Enhanced Barrier Precautions d/t peg tube. - . Active 10/17/2024. Review of the facility policy titled, Infection Control Plan, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, undated, showed: - .EBP are indicated for residents with any of the following: - . Wounds and/or indwelling medical devices even if the resident is not known to be infected or colonized with a MDRO. 2. During an observation on 10/22/24 at 10:45 a.m., staff member R prepared to administer medications to resident #361 via a feeding tube. Staff member R placed the medication cups down on resident #361's bedside table, without wiping/cleaning the table, and the table was visibly dirty with spilled, dried residue. Staff member R moved some of resident #361's personal items off the bedside table, placed a protective barrier on the table, then moved the medication cups from the unclean surface, onto the barrier. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 4:25 p.m., staff member R stated she was unable to find a table specifically for the tube feedings of resident #361. Staff member R stated for resident #361's tube feeding/medication administration, she moved items off the resident's bedside table, laid down the barrier, but had already placed the medications down onto the uncleaned tabletop. She stated she should have prepared the table, cleaned it, set down the barrier, then retrieved the medications, after the barrier was already on the table. 3. During an observation on 10/23/24 at 8:43 a.m., staff member Q administered resident #370's oral medications to him in his room. Resident #370 also had an injection of enoxaparin 30 mg scheduled at this time. Staff member Q donned clean gloves, gave resident #370 his injection, then removed and disposed of the gloves. Staff member Q exited resident #370's room, walked to the dining room, poured juice into a cup with polyethylene glycol 17 grams, and stirred to dissolve the powder. Staff member Q returned to resident #370 and administered the polyethylene glycol/juice mixture. Staff member Q did not sanitize or wash her hands prior to donning clean gloves for the enoxaparin injection. Staff member Q did not sanitize or wash her hands after doffing the gloves or when she exited resident #370's room. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 8:51 a.m., staff member Q stated staff should sanitize their hands before putting gloves on and after taking gloves off. She stated staff should sanitize their hands before entering a resident's room and when leaving the same room. Staff member Q stated she did not sanitize her hands when she took her gloves off in resident #370's room or when she exited his room. 4. During an observation on 10/23/24 at 9:10 a.m., staff member S prepared to give resident #42 her eye drops in her room. Staff member S donned clean gloves, administered resident #42's eye drops, doffed her gloves, then sanitized her hands. Staff member S did not sanitize or wash her hands prior to donning clean gloves. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 9:13 a.m., staff member S stated she should have sanitized her hands prior to donning the clean gloves in resident #42's room. She stated hands should be sanitized before putting gloves on and after removing gloves. Review of the facility policy titled, Infection Control Plan, Standard Precautions, undated, showed: - . A. Hand Hygeine [sic] - . e. when entering and leaving a resident's room or apartment, and - f. after removing personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gown, facemask).
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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 F0578 (Tag F0578)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to adhere to the advanced directive for 1 (#1) of 8 sampled residents. This deficient practice cause the resident to be transferred to the ER ...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to adhere to the advanced directive for 1 (#1) of 8 sampled residents. This deficient practice cause the resident to be transferred to the ER and to receive services the resident did not want. Findings include: During an interview on 3/5/24 at 11:09 a.m., NF2 stated resident #1 was sent to the ER against his wishes. NF2 stated when she reached out to the ER, the staff did not know resident #1 was on hospice. NF2 stated resident #1 was very clear on his wishes to not be sent to the ER or hospital, and it was reflected on the resident's POLST. NF2 stated she was distraught because she knew he did not want to go, and did not want the labs and X-Rays that he received in the ER. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 12:11 p.m., staff member J stated if a resident was on hospice care, nursing staff were to look at the resident's POLST, and get in touch with hospice to see what they said, prior to sending the resident to the ER. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 1:03 p.m, staff member A stated when considering transferring a resident to the ER, the facility tried to honor the POLST, and expected staff to look at the form first. Review of resident #1's Emergency Department Note, dated 1/18/24, showed, Patient sent from [Facility Name] home for evaluation of fever, shortness of breath, and altered mental status. Soon after the patient arrived I received a call from his hospice nurse, who states that he is on hospice and does not wish to have workup or treatment in the emergency department . At this point the patient seemed more alert and was able to communicate on his dry erase board. I ordered morphine, Ativan, nebulizer treatments, and a chest x-ray, but he declined all of these things. He said he would like to return to [Facility Name] home and this seems appropriate. His labs from today are unremarkable . Review of resident #1's POLST, dated 6/7/23, showed the resident wanted, Comfort-focused treatment . Do not transfer to hospital for life-sustaining treatment . Review of the facility's policy, Advance Directives, revised September 2022, showed, . Advanced directives are honored in accordance with state law and facility policy . Resident's who refuse treatment will not be transferred to another facility unless all other criteria for transfer are met .
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of staff to resident abuse for 1 (#8) of 8 sampled residents. Findings include: Review of a facility reported inc...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of staff to resident abuse for 1 (#8) of 8 sampled residents. Findings include: Review of a facility reported incident, dated 2/2/24, showed resident #8 alleged a black CNA staff member was rough with him during a transfer attempt in the morning shift on 1/30/24. Review of resident #8's statement regarding the facility reported incident, not dated, showed, CNA, not kind. I was not responding to her method of getting into (the) harness. She made it happen a little rough. Then left the room for hours, she was through with me. Normally, (I) wouldn't report something but this was rough. There was no one but her in the room using the lift. Do not want her to help me anymore. Review of a statement from NF1, dated 2/2/24, showed, . [Resident #8] felt that a black CNA with lots of jewelry was rough with the transfer in the lift with the sling on, being swung, on 1/30/24 Tuesday, that is wasn't Wed(nesday) because [staff member N] was on and she doesn't work on Wed(nesday). Review of resident #8's EMR showed the resident had a BIMS score of 14, cognitively intact. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 9:51 a.m., staff member B stated staff member P was responsible for investigating abuse, and the staff member was not available that week to be interviewed. Staff member B stated the facility decided the abuse allegation towards resident #8 was unsubstantiated because the facility felt the allegation was racially motivated towards the staff member. Staff member B stated the resident had made comments about African American CNAs working with him before. Review of resident #8's EMR failed to show documentation of comments regarding racial comments towards CNAs. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 10:26 a.m., staff member H stated during an investigation of abuse, the facility was to conduct interviews of staff who worked with the resident, and other residents who worked with the accused staff member, to see if other residents were affected. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 1:06 p.m., staff member A stated the facility did not have any notes or interviews of other residents or staff, or identification of the accused staff member, regarding the abuse allegation towards resident #8. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 3:25 p.m. resident #8 stated staff member P never followed up with the resident to check in to give the resident updates on the investigation or outcome, or to ask whether or not there were further issues with the staff member accused. Review of an e-mail sent from staff member O to staff member B, dated 3/6/24, showed, In the case of [Resident #8] no further employee interviews were done as the spouse stated [Staff member N] was there. When I met with [Staff member N] no one matching the description worked with him, and she relayed all lifts were done with two persons on her unit . Review of the facility's policy, Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised July 2017, showed: Role of the Administrator: . 6. The Administrator or his or her designee will inform the resident and his/her representative of the status of the investigation and measures taken to protect the safety and privacy of the resident. Role of the Investigator: . g. Interview staff members (on all shifts) who have had contact with the resident during the period of the alleged incident; . i. Interview other residents to whom the accused employee provides care or services; .
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

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the resident or resident's representative, prior to a trans...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the resident or resident's representative, prior to a transfer to the ER, a notice of transfer agreement, for 1 (#1) of 8 sampled residents, and the resident's POLST showed he was not to be sent to the ER. This failure prevented the responsible party of resident #1 from intervening in the transfer prior to it occurring. Findings include: During an interview on 3/5/24 at 11:09 a.m., NF2 stated resident #1's hospice nurse was never notified by the facility, prior to his transfer to the ER, on 1/18/24. NF2 stated NF3 was also not notified or asked if the facility could transfer resident #1 to the ER. During an interview on 3/5/24 at 3:55 p.m., staff member A stated the facility did not have documentation of a notice of transfer to the ER on [DATE] for resident #1. A request was made for resident #1's notice of transfer to the ER, for 1/18/24. Documentation was not provided by the end of the survey. Review of the facility's policy, Transfer or Discharge, Facility-Initiated, dated October 2022, showed, 4. Notice of Transfer is provided to the resident and representative as soon as practicable before the transfer . Refer to F578 - Request/Refuse/Discontinue Treatment, related to the failure to uphold resident #1's wishes, when transferred to the ER.
Jan 2023 4 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to follow a transfer order while transferring a resident, for 1 (#65...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to follow a transfer order while transferring a resident, for 1 (#65) of 1 sampled resident. This deficient practice resulted in the resident's displacement of orthopedic hardware. Findings include: During an interview on 1/19/23 at 8:18 a.m., resident #65 stated on 12/21/22, staff member M was in her room doing therapy and assisted her to the restroom. Staff member M helped her transfer to the toilet from her wheelchair using a gait belt. After helping her get on the toilet, staff member M stated he had to go to a meeting, and he would ask the CNAs to get her off the toilet when she was finished. Two CNAs came to transfer her off the toilet to her wheelchair. The CNA's helped resident #65 to a standing position, using a gait belt, and then asked her to pivot transfer to the wheelchair. Resident #65 stated, I don't pivot very well due to hardware in both my knees. As the two CNA's had resident #65 standing, resident #65 stated that she was losing her balance, and she then, fell and twisted her right knee. The nurse came, and they used a sling to get the resident into the wheelchair. Resident #65 stated she had pain in her right knee immediately and had to go to the ED. During an interview on 1/19/23 at 8:43 a.m., staff member M stated he helped resident #65 onto the toilet with a gait belt, and then left the room, because he had to go to a meeting. Staff member M stated he notified nursing that resident #65 would need assistance getting off the toilet when she was finished. Staff member M further stated the nursing staff knew they were supposed to use a Vanderlift (mechanical lift) for transferring resident #65. During an interview on 1/19/23 at 8:57 a.m., staff member N stated staff member M, informed her and staff member O that resident #65 would need assistance transferring from the toilet to her wheelchair, and she would use the call light when she was ready. Staff member O answered resident #65's call light and called for staff member N to assist her with transferring resident #65. Staff member N stated they both knew they were supposed to use the Vanderlift to transfer resident #65, but it was difficult to get the lift sling under the resident when the resident was sitting on a toilet. Staff member N further stated resident #65 said she could transfer with a gait belt, and a wheelchair, because she had just transferred that way to the toilet with staff member M. During an interview on 1/19/23 at 9:38 a.m., staff member B stated according to the transfer order, resident #65 was to be transferred with a Vanderlift, not a gait belt. Nursing staff were supposed to use the protocols and orders for transferring a resident. In that instance they listened to the resident instead of following transferring protocols. A review of an orthopedic H&P, dated 12/21/22, from [Hospital], for resident #65, showed: Assessment and plan (1) Knee pain: . Pain in right knee Status: Acute . .who presents through the ER with with [sic] right knee pain. Xray evaluate [sic] shows displacement of poly. Patient was brought to the ER where xrays show displacement of the tibial component. Patient complains of sharp pain located inside the knee. A review of a facility reported incident and findings, submitted to the State Survey Agency on 12/30/22, showed: Investigation follow up: Resident was admitted to the hospital and manipulation of hardware was completed during stay. Interview with staff showed, therapy had placed resident on the toilet during a session, and let the nurse know that she needed to be transferred off when ready and to use a [NAME] lift when the aides answered her llght they did ask the resident how she transferred on and If she was comfortable transferring that way as she was doing It with therapy and they were not able to get the sling under her on the toilet. The resident did respond yes she could, she did have some trouble with turning. staff attempted to transfer her using a two person transfer with a gait belt. Per the aide she was standing and they were holding the gait belt dragged her foot and her leg gave out. The aide did attempt to break the fall but her knee hyper extended when she fell, .Discussed staff attempted to transfer resident as they had known therapy to complete the transfer when talking with resident in the bathroom, residents leg was not able to hold resident and gave out to causing the fall, staff did attempt to break the fall but during the event her knee hyperextended. On review transfer status notes on 12/2/2022; resident is a Vender lift for all transfer, this was also posted in the guest room on the cork board for visual cues . [sic] A review of a facility email, dated 12/23/22 at 5:03 p.m., from staff member N to staff member B, showed: [Resident #65's] bathroom light was going off and [Staff member O] asked me to come help her get [Resident #65] off the toilet after [Staff member M] helped her on there and explained to me that there was no sling under her, and she was on the toilet, and I didn't know how else to get her off the toilet. [Staff member M] wasn't available and in a meeting to get her back off the toilet. I asked [Resident #65] if she would be comfortable doing a stand pivot since it wouldn't be possible to get the sling on her and she said she was doing it with therapy [Staff member M] and said she only had a hard time turning. So, we assisted [Resident #65] with standing up and she was doing great with that then her right leg buckled up and she fell to the right and [Staff member O] made sure she didn't hit her head. And I noticed she landed on her leg bent and straightened it out for her and got the nurse [name] we got the sling under her on the bathroom floor and got her in her chair and gave her an ice pack.[sic] A review of resident #65's care plan, with a start date of 12/1/22, showed, . ADL Functional/Rehab Potential . Transfer status: 2 Person Vanderlift for all transfers. A review of a facility policy titled, Safe Lifting and Movement of Residents, with a revised date of July 2017, showed: Policy Statement In order to protect the safety and well-being of staff and residents, and to promote quality care, this facility uses appropriate techniques and devices to lift and move residents. Policy Interpretation and Implementation l. Resident safety, dignity, comfort and medical condition will be incorporated into goals and decisions regarding the safe lifting and moving of residents. 2. Manual lifting of residents shall be eliminated when feasible. 3. Nursing staff, in conjunction with the rehabilitation staff, shall assess individual residents' needs for transfer assistance on an ongoing basis. Staff will document resident transferring and lifting needs in the care plan. Such assessment shall include the following: a. Resident's preferences for assistance; b. Resident's mobility (degree of dependency); c. Resident's size; d. Weight-bearing ability; e. Cognitive status; f. Whether the resident is usually cooperative with staff; and The resident's goals for rehabilitation, including restoring or maintaining functional abilities. 4. Mechanical lifting devices shall be used for heavy lifting, including lifting and moving residents when necessary .[sic]
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 F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow a physician's order for range of motion services for 1 (#69) of 1 sampled resident. Findings include: During an interview on 1/19/23 ...

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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow a physician's order for range of motion services for 1 (#69) of 1 sampled resident. Findings include: During an interview on 1/19/23 at 8:38 a.m., staff member K stated resident #69 was supposed to walk to the dining room, however they do not usually do it because they are busy. Staff member K stated if there was a CNA that was free, they will get the resident up to walk, otherwise he used his wheelchair to get to the dining room. During an interview on 1/19/23 at 8:40 a.m., staff member L stated she did not know resident #69 was supposed to walk to the dining room once a day. She stated, I guess we haven't really done that. Review of resident #69's physician orders, dated 11/29/22, showed, Walking program ambulate to dining room one meal a day with gait belt and FWW.
CONCERN (D)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to perform proper hand hygiene during beverage distribution for 1 (#60) of 4 sampled residents; and perform proper hand hy...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to perform proper hand hygiene during beverage distribution for 1 (#60) of 4 sampled residents; and perform proper hand hygiene during wound care for 1 (#60) of 1 sampled resident. Findings include: During an observation on 1/18/23 at 10:00 a.m., staff member E and NF3 sanitized and donned gloves prior to the start of resident #60's wound care. NF3 removed the wound dressing located on the resident's right medial heel area. NF3 measured the wound. NF3 did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves. NF3 removed a wound dressing located on resident #60's left lower extremity, on the lateral side. NF3 measured the wound. NF3 did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves. NF3 removed a wound dressing to resident #60's left lower extremity, medial side. NF3 measured the wound. NF3 did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves. NF3 cleaned the resident's wound on the right medial heel area and placed a new dressing. NF3 did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves. NF3 cleaned the wounds on the resident's left lower extremity and placed new dressings. NF3 did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves when moving from the soiled to clean wound care duties for the treatments, for proper infection control practices. An attempt was made to interview NF3 on proper hand hygiene on 1/18/23 at 10:16 a.m., but declined to respond to the interview question and left the room. During an interview on 1/18/23 at 10:17 a.m., staff member E stated awareness of the facility's hand hygiene policy. Staff member E stated, Hand hygiene should be performed before and after cares and if your hands are visibly soiled. During a record review of Infection Control Plan dated May 2006, showed: .A. HAND HYGEINE [sic] .b. between task/procedures on the same resident to prevent cross-contamination of different body sites . 2. Gloves .c. are to be changed between tasks and procedures on the same resident after touching anything that may contain a high concentration of microorganisms (blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, wounds, skin known to be colonized or likely colonized with multi-drug resistant pathogens) .d. put on clean gloves just before touching mucus membranes & non-intact skin . During a record review of the facility's Infection Control and Prevention education showed staff member E completed the education for infection control on 11/30/22 at 5:02 p.m. NF3 was not listed on the education completion history. During an interview on 1/19/23 at 9:09 a.m., staff member B stated [NF3's name] is contracted staff and, We do not provide education for contracted staff. Staff member B stated the contract company is responsible for training contracted staff.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that stock medications were properly labeled, expired medications were removed from use, and insulin pens were properly labeled, for 2...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that stock medications were properly labeled, expired medications were removed from use, and insulin pens were properly labeled, for 2 (#s 62 and 33), and eye drops properly labeled for 5 (#s 2, 4, 16, 63, and 68) of 13 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation of the central area medication cart, on 1/18/23 at 7:45 a.m., the following stock medications were found without an open date: -Tylenol 325 mg tablets. -Claritin 10 mg tablets. -Liquid antacid. -Guaifenesin cough syrup, 100 mg/5 ml. -Docusate Sodium 100 mg capsules. During an observation of the central area medication cart, on 1/18/23 at 7:50 a.m., the following eye drops were found without an open date: -Resident #68's Timolol eye drops did not have an open date. -Resident #2's Systane eye drops did not have an open date. -Resident #4's Artificial tears did not have an open date. -Resident #16's Polyvinyl alcohol lubricating eye drops did not have an open date. -Resident #63's Systane eye drops did not have an open date. During an interview on 1/18/23 at 8:10 a.m., staff member F stated, Usually the medication aides go through the medication cart and check to make sure all the medications are labeled correctly. During an observation and interview on 1/18/23 at 9:07 a.m., resident #33 stated she gave herself insulin injections and kept the pen in her room. It was observed that resident #33's Lantus insulin pen did not have an open date. During an observation of the central floor's medication storage room on 1/18/23 at 9:45 a.m., the following medication was expired: Bisacodyl Suppositories with an expiration date of 12/2022. During an interview on 1/18/23 at 10:20 a.m., staff member B was notified of the expired medication and medications that were not labeled properly. Staff member B stated she would, take care of it right away. During an observation of the memory care medication cart on 1/18/23 at 10:30 a.m., resident #62's Novolog insulin pen did not have an open date. During and interview on 1/18/23 at 10:35 a.m., staff member B was notified of the insulin pen with no open date. Staff member B stated she would dispose of the pen and get a new one to place in the medication cart.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • 42% turnover. Below Montana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • 20 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Immanuel Skilled's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Montana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Immanuel Skilled Staffed?

CMS rates IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Montana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Immanuel Skilled?

State health inspectors documented 20 deficiencies at IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 19 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Immanuel Skilled?

IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 155 certified beds and approximately 106 residents (about 68% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in KALISPELL, Montana.

How Does Immanuel Skilled Compare to Other Montana Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Montana, IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Immanuel Skilled?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Immanuel Skilled Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Montana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Immanuel Skilled Stick Around?

IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Montana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Immanuel Skilled Ever Fined?

IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER has been fined $7,901 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Montana average of $33,158. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.

Is Immanuel Skilled on Any Federal Watch List?

IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER 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.