Autumn Care of Statesville

2001 Vanhaven Drive, Statesville, NC 28625 (704) 883-9700
For profit - Limited Liability company 103 Beds SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
65/100
#80 of 417 in NC
Last Inspection: April 2025

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

Overview

Autumn Care of Statesville has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating that it is slightly above average but not exceptional. It ranks #80 out of 417 facilities in North Carolina, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 5 in Iredell County, meaning only one other local option is better. The facility's trend is stable, with 3 reported issues in both 2024 and 2025, and there have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign. However, staffing is a concern, with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 51%, which is average but indicates that staff may not be as consistent as desired. Specific incidents noted include a serious fall where a resident was transferred improperly, leading to a fall, and a failure to manage a resident's pain due to incorrect medication dosages. Additionally, there were concerns about providing adequate bathing assistance to dependent residents. While the facility does have some strengths, such as no fines and decent overall ratings, the issues highlighted suggest that families should carefully consider these factors when researching care options.

Trust Score
C+
65/100
In North Carolina
#80/417
Top 19%
Safety Record
Moderate
Needs review
Inspections
Holding Steady
3 → 3 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
51% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for North Carolina. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
18 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★★★☆
4.0
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 3 issues
2025: 3 issues

The Good

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

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 51%

Near North Carolina avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

Chain: SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 18 deficiencies on record

2 actual harm
Apr 2025 3 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

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to assess a resident's ability to s...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to assess a resident's ability to self-administer medications for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for self-administering medications (Resident #76). The findings included: Resident #76 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure, history of stroke, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a stroke, hypertension, and heart failure. Review of Resident #76's quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #76 was cognitively intact with no delusions, behaviors, or rejection of care. Review of Resident #76's medical record revealed no documentation that Resident #76 had been assessed to self-administer medications. Further review of Resident #76's medical record revealed no care plan for self-administration of medications. An observation of Resident #76 on 04/14/25 at 10:51 AM revealed her to be in her room, sitting in her wheelchair watching television. On Resident #76's overbed tray was a medicine cup that contained 2 blue capsules, 1 pink capsule, 4 white tablets, and 2 beige tablets. An interview with Resident #76 on 04/14/25 at 10:52 AM revealed that Nurse #4 came in and gave her the medication but that she didn't want to take it right then, so Nurse #4 left the medicine cup and left the room. Resident #76 reported she thought the medicine cup included her potassium and a bunch of other stuff. Resident #76 indicated she was unsure what other medications were in the cup. An interview with Nurse #5 on 04/14/25 at 10:59 AM revealed she was the nurse assigned to Resident #76 but that an orientee, Nurse #4, was the nurse that passed Resident #76's medications that morning. Nurse #5 reported that Resident #76 did not have a self-administration order, and that the medication should not have been left at her bedside. An interview with Nurse #4 on 04/16/25 at 10:24 AM via telephone revealed she had worked at the facility for approximately 2 weeks. She verified she was the nurse assigned to Resident #76 on 04/14/25 and had given her medication that morning. Nurse #4 continued, stating she was unaware if Resident #76 had a self-administration order or if she had been assessed to safely administer her own medications. Nurse # 4 reported when she walked into the room, Resident #76 stated she was not quite ready to take her medications and would take them later so Nurse #4 left them on her overbed table. Nurse #4 reported she could not recall what medications had been given to Resident #76 on 04/14/25. An interview with the Director of Nursing on 04/16/25 at 11:58 AM revealed she was not very familiar with Resident #76 but reported that she did not believe the facility had any residents who had the ability to self-administer medications. She reported for residents who wished to self-administer medications, the facility would complete an assessment to ensure the resident was safe to self-administer medications and would then obtain a physician's order which would indicate which medications the resident would be able to self-administer. She indicated without the assessment and the physician's order, no medications should be left at a resident's bedside. An interview with the Administrator on 04/16/25 at 12:38 PM revealed there were no residents in the facility that were currently able to self-administer medications. She stated that unless a resident had been assessed and the facility had obtained a physician's order indicating a resident was safe to self-administer medications, she expected her staff to remain in the residents' rooms and observe them taking their medications.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0578 (Tag F0578)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the code status information was accurate throughout ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the code status information was accurate throughout the medical record for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #10) reviewed for advanced directives. The findings included: Resident #10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A review of Resident #10's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] indicated Resident #10 was a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR). A review of Resident #10's physician orders revealed an order for DNR dated 12/12/24. A review of the code status notebook kept at the nursing desk revealed Resident #10 did not have a DNR form in the book. On 04/15/25 at 10:44 AM an interview was conducted with Nurse #1 who explained that if she had to immediately determine a resident's code status, she would look in the resident's medical record on the computer but if the computer was not booted up at that time, she would look in the code status notebook kept at the desk. The Nurse reported if there was no DNR form in the code status notebook then the resident was determined to be a full code. Nurse #1 looked in the code status notebook for Resident #10's DNR form and acknowledged the form was not in the book. The Nurse stated she would determine Resident #10 to be a full code. An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 04/15/25 at 10:46 AM. The DON explained that if a resident was a DNR then there should be a DNR form in the code status notebook at the desk. The DON looked in the code status notebook for Resident #10's DNR form and acknowledged the form was not there. The DON stated the Social Worker was responsible for the advanced directives. During an interview with the Social Worker (SW) on 04/15/25 at 11:55 AM the SW explained that on admission the nurse verified the residents' code status, and their code status was also discussed in the morning clinical meeting the next day. She continued to explain that she was responsible for auditing the code status and the last audit she completed for DNR status was on 04/07/25. A review of the audit revealed Resident #10 was not listed on the audit. When the SW was asked why Resident #10 was not on the audit, she looked in the Resident's medical record and acknowledged the DNR status and stated she could not explain why the Resident did not populate to the audit because the list for the audit came directly from the residents' code status from their medical record. An interview was conducted with the Administrator on 04/16/25 at 12:23 PM. The Administrator stated that she was aware of the problem with Resident #10's code status not matching both in the medical record and the code status notebook. She indicated that not having the residents' code status match throughout the medical record could be a problem and that the facility would be putting new systems in place to prevent the discrepancy from occurring again. The Administrator reported that after researching the issue it was discovered that Resident #10 should have been a full code.
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 observations, staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to clean and disinfect an individually assigned glucometer stored outside of the resident's room per manufacturer's reco...

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Based on observations, staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to clean and disinfect an individually assigned glucometer stored outside of the resident's room per manufacturer's recommendations for 1 of 1 resident observed to have their blood glucose level checked (Resident #13). The facility also failed to provide enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) during wound care by failing to wear a gown during wound care provided to 1 of 1 resident observed (Resident #39). The findings included: 1.The glucometer manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting of Resident #13's individually assigned glucometer recommended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s registered germicidal and disinfectant wipes that the facility used. The manufacturer's instructions noted, The meter should be cleaned and disinfected after use on each patient. On 04/15/2025 at 11:27 AM Nurse #2 was continuously observed performing a glucometer check on Resident #13. The nurse obtained a glucometer from a plastic bag labeled with Resident #13's name from the medication cart drawer. She failed to clean and disinfect the glucometer prior to using it to obtain a fingerstick blood glucose monitoring reading. Nurse #2 performed the blood glucose monitoring for Resident #13 and placed the meter back into the plastic bag and stored it in the medication cart drawer without cleaning or disinfecting it. Upon interviewing Nurse #2 on 04/15/2025 at 11:34 AM about the cleaning and disinfecting process for glucometers, she stated, I think they get cleaned once a day unless they are visibly soiled. I think they are cleaned on nightshift because I know I don't do it. On 04/15/2025 at 12:36 PM an interview with the Unit Manager for Resident #13 was conducted. When asked about the cleaning and disinfecting process for glucometers, she explained the nurses were supposed to clean and disinfect the glucometer using an EPA registered disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions prior to performing blood glucose monitoring and after completion even if the resident had their own glucometer. The Unit Manager stated that the facility used one of the wipes recommended by the glucometer manufacturer. The Assistant Director of Nursing who served as the Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist was interviewed at 12:38 PM on 04/15/2025. She revealed that the nursing staff received recent glucometer cleaning and disinfecting education, and Nurse #2 attended the training. During this session and upon hire, each nurse was instructed to clean and disinfect the glucometer prior to and after each use of the glucometer using the wipe that the manufacturer recommended. At 12:44 PM on 04/16/2025, the Director of Nursing revealed during interview that the nurses were just retrained to clean and disinfect glucometers before and after use of the glucometer. One EPA registered disinfectant towelette was used to clean the glucometer and another towelette was used to disinfect it after use. Then the glucometer was to be air dried. An interview with the Administrator was conducted on 04/16/2025 at 1:20 PM and revealed that the facility policy was for the nurse to clean and disinfect the glucometer using an EPA registered disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions prior to and after use. The Administrator explained that Nurse #2 didn't use the glucometer on any other resident and received training less than one month prior to observation on 04/15/2025. 2. A review of the facility policy for Transmission-Based Precautions and Isolation Policy last revised on 03/20/2025 revealed four types of precautions including Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). EBP were indicated for high contact care activities for a resident with a chronic wound. A continuous observation of wound care on 04/16/2025 at 10:40 AM was conducted and revealed that the Wound Care Physician Assistant (PA) nor the Wound Care Nurse donned a gown for wound care provided to Resident #39. The PA measured and debrided the unstageable pressure ulcer to Resident #39's sacral area, and the Wound Care Nurse provided cleaning, treatment and dressing to the sacral wound as ordered. An interview was conducted with the Wound Care Nurse at 11:03 AM on 04/16/2025 and revealed that if Resident #39 was on EBP, she would have used mask, gloves and gown. When asked if she thought that Resident #39 should be on EBP she stated that she wondered that this morning and that the resident had been on EBP. When the PA was interviewed at 11:03 AM on 04/16/2025, she stated that Resident #39 used to be on EBP, but someone took down the sign. When asked if she thought Resident #39 should be on EBP, she stated that she wondered about it and, Yeah. The PA revealed that today the wound was now Stage 3. On 04/16/2025 at 11:10 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON who served as Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist was interviewed and revealed that EBP with gown and gloves would be used if there was any drainage. She explained that EBP would be used for any chronic wound, and a closed surgical incision would not need EBP. The ADON stated that she would expect Resident #39 to be on EBP and reported that Resident #39 has had the sign, but it isn't there right now. She explained that she conducted audits every so often due to one resident on another hall removing his post EBP sign. An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted at 11:19 AM on 04/16/2025 that any type of chronic wound would have EBP using gown and gloves. The DON stated that an unstageable wound or Stage 3 pressure ulcer should have EBP.
Feb 2024 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, resident, staff, and Nurse Practitioner interviews the facility failed to administer oxyge...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, resident, staff, and Nurse Practitioner interviews the facility failed to administer oxygen at the prescribed rate of liters for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #92). The findings included: Resident #92 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and history of pulmonary embolism. A physician order dated 01/07/24 read, oxygen at 3 liters via nasal canula for respiratory failure. A comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed that Resident #92 was severely cognitively impaired, had shortness of breath when lying flat and wore oxygen and a non-invasive mechanical ventilator during the assessment reference period. An observation and interview were conducted with Resident #92 on 02/05/24 at 10:56 AM. Resident #92 was resting in bed with oxygen in place via nasal canula at 4 liters per minute. He stated that he wore his oxygen all the time since being at the facility and also wore his continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) at night when he was sleeping. An observation of Resident #92 was made on 02/06/24 at 8:36 AM. Resident #92 was in bed with the head of his bed elevated and was eating breakfast. He had oxygen in place via nasal canula at 4 liters per minute. An observation and interview were conducted with Resident #92 on 02/07/24 at 3:01 PM. Resident #92 stated the staff had just assisted him back to bed and he was noted to have no oxygen in place. Resident #92 was asked if he needed his oxygen and he stated I ain't thought nothing about it and reached for the cannula and put the canula back in his nose. The oxygen concentrator sitting next to his bed was set to deliver 4 liters of oxygen. Resident #92 was asked how much oxygen he required, and he stated, not much. Nurse #1 was interviewed on 02/07/24 at 3:05 PM and stated that Resident #92 required 2 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula and stated, to be honest I have not looked at his oxygen concentrator today. He stated that night shift nurses were responsible for changing out the oxygen tubing, humidifiers, and nebulizer sets weekly. Nurse #1 further stated that the Nurse Aides (NA) were not able to adjust the oxygen rate that would be the responsibility of the nurse. Nurse #1 was asked to verify the physician order for Resident #92's oxygen and when he did, he stated Resident #92was actually supposed to be on 3 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. Nurse #1 was asked to visual Resident #92's oxygen rate during the interview and confirmed that it was on 4 liters per minute and adjusted it to the correct dose of 3 liters. Nurse #1 also placed a pulse oximeter on Resident #92's finger and it indicated his oxygen saturation level was 95%. The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 02/07/24 at 3:58 PM and stated oxygen tubing was changed every Sunday night by the nursing staff. She further explained that the nursing staff changed the oxygen tubing, cleaned the filters, and humidifiers as needed and then signed off on it in the medical record. The DON stated the hall nurse should be ensuring that the residents were receiving the correct dose of oxygen, in addition oxygen rate was apart of the guardian angel rounds that the management staff conducted every morning. The facility also had a list of devices that included oxygen and reviewed it weekly to ensure the correct amount of oxygen was being delivered. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) was interviewed on 02/07/24 at 11:56 AM who stated when she first met Resident #92, he had lots of generalized edema and she knew she had to get that fluid off of him due to his history of heart failure. The NP stated they used diuretics to pull the extra fluid off of Resident #92 to the amount of about 40 pounds. She stated that initially Resident #92 was non complaint and combative and was not aware of what was going on but since his admission he had really improved a great deal and was very alert and oriented. She added Resident #92 was very compliant with care at this time and with his oxygen. The NP stated that Resident #92's oxygen setting of 4 liters instead of 3 liters did not appear to have any ill effect on him with his pulse oximeter level of 95%.
CONCERN (D)

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

QAPI Program (Tag F0867)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, record reviews, resident, and staff interviews, the facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee failed to maintain implemented procedures and monitor interventio...

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Based on observations, record reviews, resident, and staff interviews, the facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee failed to maintain implemented procedures and monitor interventions the committee put into place for Infection Control (F880) following the complaint survey conducted on 01/07/22, and for Respiratory Care (F695) following a recertification and complaint survey on 08/25/22. The two deficiencies were recited during the recertification and complaint survey on 02/08/24. The repeat deficiencies during three federal surveys of record showed a pattern of the facility's inability to sustain an effective QA program. The findings included: This tag is cross referred to: F880 D: Based on observation, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement their policy for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when Nurse Aide (NA) #1 failed to clean her hands and don personal protective equipment as directed before entering 1 of 3 residents' room on transmission-based precautions (Resident #1). During the complaint investigation of 01/07/22 the facility failed to follow the CDC guidance regarding appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for counties of high county transmission rates when 1 of 2 wound care personnel failed to wear eye protection while performing wound care for 1 of 3 residents who required wound care, 3 of 6 Nurse Aides (NA) provided care to 4 of 4 residents without wearing eye protection, 1 of 6 NAs delivered meal trays to 4 of 4 residents without wearing eye protection, and 1 of 4 nurses failed to don eye protection when entering a resident room on enhanced droplet isolation. These practices had the potential to affect all residents who received care from the facility staff. These failures occurred during a COVID-19 pandemic. F695: Based on observations, record review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to administer oxygen at the prescribed rate of liters for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #92). During the recertification and complaint survey on 08/25/22 the facility failed to secure an oxygen tank that was stored upright on the floor in a resident room for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory therapy. The Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) were interviewed on 02/08/24 at 12:22 PM. The Administrator stated that the Quality Assurance (QA) committee met monthly and included Administration, all department heads, Pharmacy, and their Medical Director. She stated occasionally they invited a direct care staff member for front line staff input. Additionally, they had two top performance improvement plans in place for falls and reducing hospital readmission. The Administrator stated the QA committee members were very committed to quality improvement and their meetings were very active, effective, and efficient. Additionally, they reviewed all serious incidents and grievances and they tracked and trended all that information for improved resident safety.
CONCERN (D)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement their policy for Personal Protective...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement their policy for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when Nurse Aide (NA) #1 failed to perform hand hygiene and don personal protective equipment as directed before entering 1 of 3 residents' room on transmission-based precautions (Resident #1). The findings included: Review of the facility's Transmission Based Precaution Policy dated 01/2024 read in part, Contact Precautions: intended to prevent transmission of infectious agents which are spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient's environment. Contact precautions also apply where the presence of excessive wound drainage, urine, or fecal incontinence, or other discharges from the body suggest an increased potential for environmental contamination and risk of transmission. Personal Protective Equipment recommended: Gloves: whenever touching the resident's intact skin or surfaces and articles in close proximity to the resident. Gowns: whenever anticipating that clothing will have direct contact with the patient or potentially contaminated environmental surfaces or equipment in close proximity to the resident. According to the facility protocol document titled Hand Hygiene/Handwashing Policy revised [DATE], hand hygiene should be performed before and after contact with residents, after removing gloves, and should be performed after contact with inanimate objects including medical equipment in the immediate vicinity of the resident. A continuous observation was made on 02/06/24 at 8:39 AM to 8:45 AM. Resident #1's call light was noted to come on at 8:39 AM and signage on door that stated Contact Precautions everyone must: clean their hands, including before entering and when leaving the room, put on gloves before room entry, discard before room exit, put on gown before room entry, and discard gown before room exit. There was also a container of PPE sitting directly outside of Resident #1's door that was well stocked with gowns and gloves. At 8:41 AM Nurse Aide (NA) #1 knocked on the door and entered Resident #1's room and proceeded to her bedside without cleaning her hands or applying gloves or gown. NA #1 was observed to touch Resident #1's bedrail and call light which were in close proximity to the resident and then was observed to go to the closet and obtain a towel and washcloth then returned to Resident #1's bedside where she placed the towel and washcloth on Resident #1's bed. NA #1 then exited the room and was observed using hand sanitizer that was on the wall across from Resident #1's room. NA #1 was interviewed on 02/06/24 at 8:42 AM. NA #1 stated Resident #1 was on contact precautions for something in her urine, so if I am doing something with her urine then I would put on PPE. NA #1 further stated she did not think she had to apply PPE unless she had contact with Resident #1's urine and the resident wanted some towels for when she got up later in the morning. The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 02/06/24 at 9:50 AM who stated she also served as the facility's Infection Preventionist. The DON explained that Resident #1 was on contact precautions for extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBL) which was a type of infection and staff were expected to follow the directions of the signage on the door. She explained the sign directed them to clean their hands before they enter the room, apply gown, and gloves before they enter the room, and remove gown and gloves before exiting the room and clean hands when they leave the room. The DON explained the importance of staff applying PPE anytime they go into the room or cross the threshold to prevent the spread of infection or risk of contamination. The Administrator was interviewed on 02/08/24 at 9:13 AM and explained they had done a great deal of training on infection control and the importance of applying PPE during their town hall (staff meeting) and even had a demonstration of the correct way to don and doff PPE in the last few months.
Aug 2022 12 deficiencies 2 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** 2. Resident #66 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included multiple myeloma, chronic pain, and osteoart...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #66 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included multiple myeloma, chronic pain, and osteoarthritis (OA). A therapy screen form dated 3/30/22 indicated Resident #66 was screened by physical therapy and was appropriate for the use of a total body lift with 2 person staff assistance due to decrease range of motion (ROM) of the bilateral upper extremities (BUE) and OA of bilateral knees. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated Resident #66 was cognitively intact and required total dependence of 2 staff for transfers. An incident report dated 6/2/22 at 2:37 PM written by MDS Nurse #1 revealed Resident #66 experienced a fall in the bathroom. The incident report indicated a Nurse Aide (NA) #21 transferred Resident #66 from the commode using a sit to stand lift when her knees buckled, and Resident #66 slid out of the lift pad and onto the floor. An interview on 8/23/22 at 2:40 PM with MDS Nurse #1 revealed she attended the huddle immediately, (facility meeting to discuss a resident fall or incident) following Resident #66's fall on 6/2/22. MDS Nurse #1 indicated she assisted in completing the incident report; however, she only entered data related to the details of the fall. An interview with NA #21 on 8/24/22 at 1:58 PM revealed she was the NA assigned to Resident #66 on 6/2/22 and verified she and another agency NA, whom she could not recall the NA's name, transferred Resident #66 to the commode using a sit to stand lift after Resident #66 requested to go to the toilet. NA #21 stated she was new to the facility at that time and was not familiar with Resident #66 so when Resident #66 requested to go to the commode using the sit to stand lift she did not verify what transfer status she was assigned through the use of the [NAME] or the EMR (electronic medical record), but instead asked the Medication Aide assigned to her hall who told her if Resident #66 requested to go to the bathroom with the lift to take her. She could not recall the MA's name whom she had asked. NA #21 stated when she and another agency NA used the sit to stand lift to transfer Resident #66 from the commode, Resident #66's knees buckled and she let go of the lift with her hands causing her to fall out of the bottom of the lift sling and to the floor landing on her right side and bumping her head on the floor. NA #21 explained when Resident #66 fell she put a pillow under her head and went to the resident's door to summon other staff for assistance. NA #21 indicated multiple staff came to the room to assist and examine Resident #66 while she was in the floor before she was transferred back to her bed using the Hoyer lift. NA #21 stated she recalled Resident #66 complaining of her head hurting after she fell but did not recall any open area or bleeding. NA #21 said she thought the straps had been placed on the correct position. NA #21 stated she had never been shown how to use the sit to stand lift and she could not recall being asked to write or give a verbal account of what occurred following the huddle meeting. An interview with NA #20 on 8/24/22 at 1:42 PM revealed she was not assigned to Resident #66 on the 6/2/22, the date of the fall; however, was assigned to Resident #66's hall. NA #20 stated when she arrived at the time of the fall, Resident #66 was lying in the floor on her right side with her head in the direction of the toilet. NA #20 stated she assisted Resident #66 to be transferred from the floor to the resident's bed with the use of a Hoyer lift after her fall. NA # 20 stated she was aware in the past Resident #66 would request to go to the bathroom and wanted to use the sit to stand lift, but Resident #66's correct transfer status was a Hoyer lift for safety. An interview on 8/23/22 at 3:19 PM with Nurse #8 revealed she attended the huddle immediately following the fall and assessed Resident #66 for injuries. She indicated Medication Aide #1 (MA #1) was assigned to the hall on the date of the fall; however, MAs were unable to assess and she took over the care for Resident #66. Nurse #8 verified Nurse Practitioner (NP) #1 assessed Resident #66 and gave authorization to assisting her back to bed. A progress note dated 6/2/22 written by NP #1 revealed Resident #66 experienced a fall. The note indicated NP #1 was summoned to the room of Resident #66 where she was found to be in the bathroom floor lying on her right side. Resident #66 and staff had reported the fall occurred when Resident #66 fell from the sit to stand lift in the bathroom and had reported the only pain she had at the time was in the back of the head. At the time of the fall on 6/2/22, NP #1 indicated there was no visible swelling or open areas on the head nor loss of consciousness immediately post fall to the floor. An interview with NP #1 on 8/24/22 at 9:55 AM revealed she was summoned to the room of Resident #66 on the date of her fall (6/2/22). NP #1 verified she assessed the resident for injuries after she fell in the bathroom because NA #21 transferred Resident #66 to the toilet with a sit to stand lift despite her need for a total body lift which was her assigned transfer status. NP #1 verified Resident #66 complained of head pain, but upon exam, there were no open areas or visible swelling. A progress note dated 6/3/22, with no time of note, written by NP #1 revealed Resident #66 was up in her wheelchair and complained of right upper extremity pain with movement. The note indicated during the examination, family entered the room and agreed to allow for an x-ray of the right shoulder and elbow to be performed. A physician's order dated 6/3/22 revealed Resident #66 had an order which requested a right shoulder and elbow x-ray STAT. An x-ray report of the right shoulder and elbow dated 6/4/22 indicated Resident #66 had a no acute injury to the right elbow; however, she had a right anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint and no acute fracture present. A nurse progress note dated 6/6/22 at 2:20 PM indicated Resident #66's x-ray reports had been received by the facility and indicated a right shoulder dislocation and the NP was notified. The note further explained the NP ordered Resident #66 to be referred to orthopedic for follow-up care for the acute right shoulder dislocation. The note referenced attempts to make an appointment for Resident #66 with an orthopedic office and they refused to see Resident #66 without an emergency room examination. Resident #66's responsible party was contacted and agreed to transfer to the emergency room and was transported via emergency medical services (EMS) on 6/6/22 at 4:20 PM. An emergency room report dated 6/6/22 indicated Resident #66 was examined for a fall from a sit to stand lift 4 days prior and x-rays of the right and left shoulder were ordered and obtained. Upon examination, Resident #66 vocalized a pain level of a #7 of 10 to the right shoulder. The report further indicated an x-ray of the right shoulder indicated there was no dislocation of the glenohumeral found; however, the joint space as not well demonstrated. An interview with the former DON #3 on 8/24/22 at 3:55 PM revealed she was the DON at the time of Resident #66's fall, but vaguely recalled hearing about the incident. She indicated she could not recall if any investigation was completed by herself; however, stated if she had been involved, she would have obtained statements from the resident and staff involved, determined the root cause of the incident, and provided education to staff to prevent further incidents from occurring. She indicated to her knowledge, NA #21 should have been trained by her agency prior to working in the facility and she was unable to verify if any additional education had been provided to NA #21 regarding the proper use of the lifts and how to identify the assigned transfer status for each resident. She stated all NAs in the facility should follow the proper transfer status for each resident for safety. An interview with the Interim Director of Nursing and Administrator on 8/25/22 at 4:39 PM revealed all NAs should transfer residents using the designated transfer status assigned to each resident to ensure safety. The Interim DON verified Resident #66's transfer status was a total body lift at the time of the incident. Based on observations, record review, staff, family, and Nurse Practitioner (NP) interviews the facility failed to have a working call bell for the resident to use to call for help and the resident attempted to get up and fell into the floor and then the facility failed to investigate the fall out of bed which required the resident to be sent to the emergency room (ER) and was diagnosed with an acute nondisplaced nasal fracture (Resident #156). Resident #156 fell from his bed during the night and was transferred off the floor back to bed and developed a nosebleed and had to be transferred to the ER where he was diagnosed with a nondisplaced nasal fracture and required silver nitrate (used to burn the skin to stop bleeding). The facility also failed to transfer a resident using the correct mechanical lift which resulted in the resident falling from the lift (Resident #66) for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. The finding included: 1. Resident #156 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: End Stage Renal Disease, right above knee amputation, and others. Review of physician orders dated 06/17/22 included the following medications: Aspirin 81 milligrams (mg) by mouth every day, Eliquis (blood thinner) 5 mg by mouth every day, and Plavix (blood thinner) 75 mg by mouth every day. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated that Resident #156 was moderately cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance of two staff members for bed mobility and transfers. The MDS further indicated that Resident #156 had a fall history prior to admission but had no falls since admission to the facility. Review of Resident #156's medical record revealed no documentation of a fall occurring. Review of a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) to Hospital transfer form dated 06/26/22 at 9:13 AM read in part; Reason for transfer: Fall. The form indicated that Resident #156 was capable of decision making and ambulated independently and the family and NP were made aware of the transfer. The form was signed by Nurse #2. Resident #156's family member was interviewed on 08/23/22 at 5:01 PM. The family member stated that he came to the facility on [DATE] between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM and when he walked into the room, he noted a bloody towel laying on the bed. The son stated a staff member whom he did not know stated that Resident #156 had a nosebleed, and they were trying to get it stopped. The staff member also informed him that Resident #156 had fallen out of bed on the previous shift, but no one had reported it to them except Resident #156. He added that Nurse Aide (NA) #18 was also trying to get the bleeding stopped. The family member stated that he stayed with Resident #156 until breakfast came and after breakfast, he began to shave Resident #156 and during that time he kept having to stop because Resident #156's nose kept dripping with blood and it kept dripping then became a steady stream of blood. The family member stated he went to the staff and stated that he was concerned that Resident #156's nose kept bleeding and he was on a blood thinner and did not want him to bleed out. The staff member returned about 15 minutes later and stated she had gotten authorization to transfer him to the ER and Resident #156 was transferred to the ER where they discovered he had a nasal fracture. Resident #156 was discharged to the hospital on [DATE]. Review of an ER to Hospital admission dated 06/26/22 read in part, Fall: right epistaxis (nosebleed) improved. Management of epistaxis included the use of silver nitrate which stopped the bleeding. Nondisplaced nasal fracture. Review of the facility schedule for 06/25/22 revealed that Nurse #4 was assigned to the unit where Resident #156 resided from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Nurse #5 was schedule on a unit next to where Resident #156 resided from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Nurse #6 and Nurse #7 were scheduled on the other side of the facility from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Review of the facility schedule for 06/26/22 revealed that Nurse #2 was assigned to the unit where Resident #156 resided from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and NA #18 was assigned to care for Resident #156 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. NA #18 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 12:33 PM and confirmed that she had worked with Resident #156 on 06/26/22 at 7:00 AM until he was transferred to the hospital. She stated she had not received any report that morning because she was running late to work. NA #18 stated when she got to work, she went to check on Resident #156 and he stated he had fallen out of bed during the night and laid in the floor for 2 hours and then when the staff came in, they were stern with him about not using his call bell, which he stated did not work. NA #18 stated that while she was in the room with Resident #156 his nose started bleeding and she applied pressure and immediately went and got Nurse #2 who immediately came to the room and tried to get the bleeding stopped by applying pressure, but his nose kept dripping then became a steady stream. She stated that Resident #156 told Nurse #2 the same story about falling out of bed during the night, but the fall never got reported to Nurse #2 from the previous shift. NA #18 stated that NA #17 had cared for Resident #156 through the night and added Resident #156 would not be able to get himself up if he fell out of bed. NA #18 stated that while she was in the room with Resident #156 his family came in and when they saw the nosebleed, they requested him to be sent to the ER for evaluation and so Nurse #2 arranged the transfer. NA #18 stated she saw no other injuries except the nosebleed. NA #17 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 5:36 PM and confirmed that she was working with Resident #156 on 06/25/22 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on 06/26/22. NA #17 stated that when she arrived for her shift at 7:00 PM she had made a round and Resident #156 was resting in bed, and she stated she again checked on him between 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM and again was resting in bed. She stated that when she made her third round between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM she found Resident #156 on the floor. NA #17 stated she asked Resident #156 why he had not turned on his call light if he needed something and Resident #156 indicated that he had turned the call light on, and it was not working. NA #17 stated she pressed the call light to test it out and it was in fact not working. NA #17 stated she went and got a nurse but did not know who the nurse was. She stated that they picked Resident #156 up off the floor and placed him back in the bed, but she did not see any injuries, no bleeding or bruising and no knots on his head. NA #17 stated that once Resident #156 was back in the bed she left the room while the nurse remained at bedside. She stated she did not get any vital signs nor was she asked to get vital signs. NA #17 stated she did not do anything with the call bell but did let the nurse know that it was not working. NA #17 was informed that Nurse #4 was scheduled to be on the unit where Resident #156 resided, and she stated she was certain the nurse was not Nurse #4 but did not know who the nurse was that assisted her in getting Resident #156 out of the floor that night. Nurse #5 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 5:51 PM and stated she had no knowledge of Resident #156 falling out of bed. She stated if a resident fell, she would have to complete all the required paperwork in addition to the head-to-toe assessment and notify the provider/family but again she stated she knew nothing about Resident #156 falling out of bed nor did she assist in getting him back in the bed. Nurse #7 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 6:02 PM and confirmed that she worked at the facility through an agency. She stated she had no recollection of Resident #156 and had no knowledge of a fall or transfer to the hospital. Nurse #4 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 6:07 PM and stated that had no knowledge of Resident #156 falling out of bed or being transferred to the hospital. She stated if a resident fell during her shift she would immediately complete a head-to-toe assessment including range of motion, administer any first aide that was needed, notify the provider/family, and document the fall in the medical record. Nurse #6 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 6:29 PM and confirmed that she worked at the facility through an agency. She stated she had no recollection of Resident #156 or any fall out of bed or transfer to the hospital. Attempts to speak to Nurse #2 were made on 08/23/22, 08/24/22, and 08/25/22 without success. The interim Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 3:52 PM and confirmed that she had worked at the facility since March 2022 but had only been the interim DON since 08/23/22. She stated she recalled discussing Resident #156 in the clinical stand-up meeting because he had gone out to the hospital because he stated he fell and wanted to go to the hospital. The interim DON stated she did not believe he fell and knew nothing about a nosebleed and knew nothing about how or why he fell. She added she knew that staff were interviewed by one of the previous DON's but there was no documentation of those interviews. The Interim DON stated she had no incident report, no investigation, no documentation that she could find regarding a fall for Resident #156. The former DON was interviewed on 08/25/22 at 7:14 PM who confirmed that she was the DON during the time Resident #156 was in the building. She stated she vaguely recalled the event. She stated that when Resident #156 went to the hospital he reported a fall, and we had no record of the fall, and she was very confused because he could not have gotten himself up. The former DON stated she believed that they had interviewed the staff that worked that night and she had placed the interviews in a folder and left them in the facility. She stated that the current DON should be able to locate them. The NP was interviewed on 08/25/22 at 3:42 PM and stated that sometime on the morning of 06/26/22 someone from the facility had called her but she could not recall who and stated that Resident #156 reported he fell out of bed and wanted to go to the ER to be evaluated. She stated that she agreed, and he was transferred to the ER. The NP stated to her knowledge there was no injuries, and she was not aware of any nosebleed. The NP stated that after she arrived at work that morning there was discussion in the morning meeting about it and she was told that they had talked to the staff that worked and no one saw him fall so she did not believe that there was a fall. The Administrator was interviewed on 08/25/22 at 5:18 PM and stated she had been at the facility for three months. She stated that she recalled Resident #156 reporting that he fell during the night and discussing that he would not have been able to put himself back into bed because of his recent amputation. The Administrator stated that from what she could remember Resident #156 had a nosebleed and the family wanted him transferred to the ER. She stated that when a resident fell, she expected the staff to report the fall, complete the required head to toe assessment and a full investigation should have been conducted by the former DON.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0697 (Tag F0697)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and resident, staff, pharmacy, and Nurse Practitioners (NP) interviews, the facility failed ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and resident, staff, pharmacy, and Nurse Practitioners (NP) interviews, the facility failed to manage a resident's pain when she was provided the incorrect dosage of a narcotic pain medication for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for pain management (Resident #38). Findings included: Resident #38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included mononeuropathy with unspecified lower limb (damage to the nerves). A review of Resident #38's physician orders revealed an order for Norco (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen- a narcotic pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain). The order read as follows: An order dated 3/25/21 for Norco 10/325mg (milligram)- give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours PRN (as needed) for pain. A review of Resident #38's physician's orders revealed the following additional pain management orders: An order dated 8/19/21 for Gabapentin 100 mg- give 1 capsule twice daily for neuropathy pain. An order dated 4/6/22 for Cyclobenzaprine 5mg- give 1 tablet twice daily for back pain. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #38 was cognitively intact and had no episodes of refusals of care. The assessment further indicated she received scheduled pain medications, received PRN (as needed) pain medications, had occasionally experienced pain over the last 5 days and had received 7 days of opioid medications during the reference period of 7 days. A review of Resident #38's physician orders revealed an additional order for Norco. The order read as follows: An order dated 7/4/22 for Norco 5/325mg now x 1 dose due to medication not available from pharmacy. A progress note dated 7/5/22 written by Nurse Practitioner #2 revealed Resident #38 had polyosteoarthritis which she had a current medication regimen that included Norco 10-325 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain - and the recommendations was to continue the same medication regimen for pain. A review of Resident #38's July 2022 medication administration record (MAR) indicated Norco 5/325mg was administered on 7/4/22 at 5:35 AM. It also indicated Norco 10/325mg was administered 7/1, 7/4, 7/5, 7/6, 7/7, 7/8, 7/9, 7/10, 7/11, 7/12, 7/13, 7/14, 7/15, 7/17, 7/18, 7/19, 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29, 7/30, and 7/31. The July MAR also revealed Resident #38's pain level had reached a level #7 on 7/28 and a #8 on 7/29. According to a Controlled Medication Utilization Record dispensed from the pharmacy on 7/25/22 indicated Resident #38 was administered Norco 5/325 mg on 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29, 7/30, and 7/31. According to pain documentation for July 2022 in addition to the levels listed on the July MAR, Resident #38 had a pain level that reached a level #7 on 7/26/22. A comparison of the Medication Administration Record to the Control Medication Utilization Record was performed which revealed Resident #38 received Norco 5/325 mg without a physician's order for the dosage on 14 separate occasions during the date range of 7/26/22 through 7/31/22. However, the MAR indicated Resident #38 had received the dosage of Norco 10/325 mg which was the prescribed dosage. A review of Resident #38's August 2022 MAR indicated Norco 10/325 mg was administered on 8/1, 8/3, 8/4, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8/, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15, 8/16, 8/17, 8/18, 8/19, 8/20, 8/21, 8/22, 8/23, and 8/24. It also revealed Resident #38's pain level had reached a level #8 on 8/3, #6 on 8/4, #7 on 8/6, #8 on 8/7. According to a Controlled Medication Utilization Record dispensed from the pharmacy on 7/25/22 indicated Resident #38 was administered Norco 5/325 mg on 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, and 8/7. According to pain documentation for August 2022, in addition to the levels listed on the August MAR, Resident #38 had a pain level that reached a level #8 on 8/2/22. A comparison of the Medication Administration Record to the Control Medication Utilization Record was performed which revealed Resident #38 received Norco 5/325 mg without a physician's order for the dosage on 10 separate occasions during the date range of 8/1/22 through 78/7/22. However, the MAR indicated Resident #38 had received the dosage of Norco 10/325 mg which was the prescribed dosage. A progress note dated 8/2/22 written by Nurse Practitioner #2 revealed Resident #38 had polyosteoarthritis which she had a current medication regimen that included Norco 10-325 mg (milligram) every 6 hours as needed for pain - and the recommendations was to continue the same medication regimen for pain. An observation and interview with Resident #38 on 8/22/22 at 1:39 PM revealed she was sitting in her recliner and voiced she had concerns that her pain was not controlled during July and part of August 2022. Resident #38 stated, at times, her pain had reached a level #10 and she indicated she was unsure if she was being administered her pain medication because her pain was not being controlled like it had previously been when she received her pain medication consistently. Resident #38 vocalized she was aware there had been some concerns with the facility not having her Norco available from the pharmacy and she had to go without it at times. Resident #38 was unable to identify specific dates, but clarified her pain was unmanaged for periods during July and August. She vocalized, my pain has been so bad at times, I almost think I wasn't given anything but Acetaminophen. A follow-up interview with Resident #38 on 8/24/22 at 9:34 AM revealed that during parts of July and August 2022 she had experienced pain in her lower back and legs which she described as achy with frequent cramps that went down the backs of both legs. She indicated she had made staff administering medications, the DON, and her NP that she was having pain and did not feel like her pain was being managed correctly but was not provided a solution and could not recall the dates she spoke with individuals. A telephone interview with the dispensing pharmacy on 8/24/22 at 8:00 AM revealed they had record of Resident #38 receiving Norco 10/325 mg since admission; however, after a telephone conversation with the facility about dispensing concerns, the pharmacy received a faxed prescription written by NP #2 on 7/25/22 which read Norco 5/325 mg: give one tablet every 6 hours PRN for pain with a quantity written for #120; therefore, the pharmacy filled the order despite not receiving notification through the electronic medical record the order had been received by the facility. An interview with Nurse Practitioner #2 on 8/24/22 at 8:53 AM revealed she had taken over the primary care of Resident #38 and was aware she had chronic pain. Nurse Practitioner #2 stated she had been made aware early in July 2022 that the facility was experiencing difficulty obtaining Resident #38's narcotic pain medications and new scripts had to be written frequently and sent in order for the pharmacy to be able to dispense small quantities at a time. She stated Resident #38 had been consistently receiving Norco 10/325 mg which was effective in managing her pain. She indicated NP #1, the Director of Nursing (DON), the pharmacy, and herself had a telephone conference call. After concluding the call, she faxed a prescription into the pharmacy which read Norco 5/325 mg give 1 every 6 hours as needed for pain. NP #2 stated she did not verify the current order before writing the script and inadvertently had written the prescription for the incorrect dosage. She stated this was discovered within a couple days of writing the prescription because she notified the facility Resident #38 had been complaining of pain after Resident #38 had approached her with pain management concerns. She indicated she spoke with the DON and notified her the resident should be receiving Norco 10/325 mg every 6 hours PRN for pain and that the Norco 5/325 mg was a one-time order and she had inadvertently faxed the pharmacy a script that included the incorrect dosage. The DON indicated she would correct the concern. NP #2 stated she had not heard anything else from the DON or staff and was not aware Resident #38 continued to receive the incorrect dose of Norco 5/325 mg until 8/7/22. An interview with the Interim Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Corporate Nurse Consultant on 8/24/22 at 9:00 AM revealed they had no knowledge Resident #38 had received the incorrect dosage of a controlled opioid during July and August 2022. An interview with NP #1 on 8/24/22 at 9:55 AM revealed she had assisted in managing the care of Resident #38 in the absence of NP #2 being in the building and recalled that Resident #38 had approached her during July 2022 and indicated her pain was not being managed well. NP #1 stated that she, NP #2, and the DON had a telephone conference call with the pharmacy related to the dispensing of Resident #38's opioid medication. NP #1 stated there had been difficulty obtaining her medication when requested and had to write a new script every 3 days or so because the pharmacy was not dispensing more than 12 at a time. NP #1 stated she was aware NP #2 had faxed in a new script to the pharmacy for Resident #38's medication; however, had never been notified the incorrect dose had been written on the script faxed nor that Resident #38 was receiving the dosage of Norco 5/325 mg without a physician's order and had not been notified of any plans of changes in Resident #38's physician's pain management regimen to decrease the dosage from Norco 10/325 mg to Norco 5/325 mg every 6 hours PRN pain. A telephone interview with the DON on 8/24/22 at 1:08 PM revealed she was not longer employed at the facility; however, she recalled the telephone conference call between herself, the two facility NP's, and the pharmacy related to concerns with the dispensing of Resident #38's ordered medication: Norco 10/325 mg and the need for the providers being asked to write a new prescription every few days due to the pharmacy only dispensing a very small quantity at a time. She could not recall the exact date of the conference call; however, stated she thought NP #2 was going to fax in a new script to the pharmacy following the call. The DON did indicate NP #2 had spoken with her regarding the incorrect dosage being dispensed from the pharmacy and to her recollection, the concern had been corrected. She did not know Resident #38 had continued to receive the incorrect dosage until 8/7/22. A follow-up interview with the Interim Director of Nursing and the Administrator on 8/25/22 at 4:39 PM revealed the Interim DON stated all staff administering medications should compare the order written in the electronic medical record to the controlled medication utilization record as well as to the card dispensed from pharmacy before administering any medication to any resident. All staff administering medications should follow the 6 Rights: right resident, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, and right documentation. The Interim DON indicated the Norco 5/325 should not have been administered except on 7/4/22 when the one-time order was obtained from the provider when the medication was unavailable from pharmacy. She stated Resident #38 should have received Norco 10/325mg every 6 hours PRN pain and that the staff should not have signed they provided a medication that was not available in the facility.
CONCERN (D)

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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record reviews, resident, staff, Nurse Practitioner, and family interviews, the facility failed to notify ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record reviews, resident, staff, Nurse Practitioner, and family interviews, the facility failed to notify the responsible party of fall when a resident (Resident #66) fell from a lift for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for falls. Findings included: Resident #66 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included multiple myeloma, chronic pain, and osteoarthritis (OA). A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated Resident #66 was cognitively intact and required total dependence of 2 staff for transfers. An incident report dated 6/2/22 at 2:37 PM revealed Resident #66 experienced a fall in the bathroom. The incident report indicated a Nurse Aide transferred Resident #66 from the commode using a sit to stand lift when her knees buckled and Resident #66 slid out of the lift pad and onto the floor. The incident report listed a granddaughter being notified of the fall on 6/2/22 at 2:49 PM. However, a review of the notification was placed to Resident #66's granddaughter who is not listed as a contact party in the resident's electronic medical record. A progress note dated 6/2/22 written by Nurse Practitioner (NP) #1 revealed Resident #66 experienced a fall. The note indicated NP #1 was summoned to the room of Resident #66 where she was found to be in the bathroom floor lying on her right side. Resident #66 and staff had reported the fall occurred when Resident #66 fell from the sit to stand lift in the bathroom and had reported the only pain she had at the time was in the back of the head. At the time of the fall on 6/2/22, NP #1 indicated there was no visible swelling or open areas on the head nor loss of consciousness immediately post fall to the floor. A progress note dated 6/3/22 written by NP #1 revealed Resident #66 was up in her wheelchair and complained of right upper extremity pain with movement. The note indicated during the examination, family entered the room and agreed to allow for a x-ray of the right shoulder and elbow to be performed. A telephone interview with Family Member (FM) #1 was conducted on 8/23/22 which revealed she nor Resident #66's responsible party had been notified of Resident #66's fall until she arrived at the facility to visit on 6/3/22 and found Resident #66 to being examined by NP #1 who explained to her that Resident #66 had a fall on 6/2/22 from a sit to stand lift. FM #1 indicated she had spoken with the nurse on 6/3/22 who explained she was unsure why the family had not been notified of the fall. FM #1 stated the nurse told her Resident #66 had the fall after she was improperly transferred using a sit to stand lift and had bumped her head and her right shoulder during the fall. An interview on 8/23/22 at 2:40 PM with MDS Nurse #1 revealed she attended the huddle immediately following Resident #66's fall on 6/2/22. MDS Nurse #1 indicated she assisted in completing the incident report; however, she only entered data related to the details of the fall and she did not contact a member of Resident #66's family to notify them of the fall. An interview on 8/23/22 at 3:19 PM with Nurse #8 revealed she attended the huddle immediately following the fall and assessed Resident #66 for injuries. Nurse #8 explained she did not recall notifying Resident #66's family at the time of the fall, but she thought the Director of the Nursing (DON) at the time had planned to notify the family of the fall. An interview with a former DON (DON #3) on 8/24/22 at 3:55 PM revealed she was the DON at the time of Resident #66's fall, but vaguely recalled hearing about the incident. She indicated she had not contacted Resident #66's responsible party to notify them of the incident. She was usure who had contacted the family but stated if the granddaughter was not listed on the emergency contact screen in Resident #66's medical record, no information should have been provided to her. An interview with the Regional Clinical Nursing Director (a former interim DON #2) on 8/25/22 at 9:57 AM revealed she had assisted with some investigations for incidents around this time; however, she could not recall any details of the fall for Resident #66 and did not remember notifying Resident #66's family of the fall.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0638 (Tag F0638)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to complete a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment withi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to complete a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within the regulatory timeframes for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for MDS (Resident #69). Findings included: Resident #69 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A review of Resident #69's medical record revealed the most recent quarterly MDS had an assessment reference date (ARD, the last day of the assessment period) of 7/14/22. The assessment had not been signed as completed by the registered nurse until 8/02/22. An interview with MDS Nurse #2 was completed on 8/24/22 at 10:24 AM. MDS Nurse #2 indicated she completed individual sections on the MDS for Resident #69 on 7/29/22 but did not sign it as completed until 8/02/22. She stated she had been taught that all quarterly MDS's were to be completed within 14 days of the ARD. She explained the facility had an abundance of admissions and both she and MDS Nurse #1 had taken vacation days which caused the facility to get behind on completing assessments timely. An interview with the Director of Nursing and Administrator on 8/25/22 at 4:39 PM revealed they expected MDS's to be completed in the designated timeframe.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #403 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anxiety disorder and depression. A review o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #403 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anxiety disorder and depression. A review of Resident #403's admission minimum data set assessment was unable to be completed due to her recent admission to the facility. Review of Resident #403's physician orders revealed an order dated 08/16/22 for buspirone HCl (antianxiety) tablet 30 milligrams (mg) to be given every 8 hours for anxiety. Review of Resident #403's medication administration record for August revealed no documentation of resident #403 had received her scheduled dose of buspirone HCl tablet 30mg on 08/21/22 at 8:00 PM and on 08/22/22 at 6:00 AM. Review of staffing schedules for 08/21/22 and 08/22/22 revealed Nurse #1 to be scheduled as the nurse for Resident #403. During an interview with Nurse #1 on 08/25/22 at 6:53 AM, she verified she did not give Resident #403 two doses of her scheduled buspirone HCl tablet 30mg on 08/21/22 at 8:00 PM or on 08/22/22 at 6:00 AM. She reported she was unable to give Resident #403 because she did not have any on the medication cart for Resident #403 and she did not have access to the facility's back-up medication system. During an interview with the Nurse Practitioner on 08/25/22 at 10:15 AM, she reported that although it was best not to miss doses of buspirone HCl, the medication builds up in the system and it is not a fast acting medication and it would not, in her opinion, be a significant medication error. During an interview with the Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 2:30 PM, she reported if a medication was not available on the cart to be dispensed, then the nurse should go to the facility's back-up medication system and see if the medication was kept there and provide the right dose to the resident if so. If the facility's back-up medication system did not have the medication, then the nurse should sign off the medication administration record as such with the correct code. The nurse should then document a progress note and notify the physician of the missed dose. The Director of Nursing reported someone working in the facility at that time would have had access to the back-up medication system and would have been able to access it for Nurse #2. She reported she was unsure if buspirone HCl was carried in their system, but it should have been checked. She reported she would speak with Nurse #1 to ensure she knew the process. Based on record review, resident, staff, and Nurse Practitioner interview the facility failed to ensure the correct medications were administered to the correct resident (Resident #153) and failed to administer an antianxiety medication as ordered (Resident #403) for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The findings included: 1. Resident #153 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included acute pulmonary edema, compression fracture, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea and others. Review of an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that Resident #153 was cognitively intact and had no behaviors or rejection of care. The MDS further revealed that Resident #153 required limited to extensive assistance with activities of daily living and received 5 days of an antidepressant and 6 days of a diuretic during the assessment reference period. Review of the medications that Resident #153 received on 08/22/22 that were not prescribed for her included: Bupropion HCL 300 milligrams (mg), Vitamin D 125 microgram (mcg), Dexamethasone 6 mg, Zinc Sulfate 220 mg, Vitamin C 500 mg, Baclofen 10 mg, Metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure) 12.5 mg, Norco (pain medication) 7.5/325 mg, and Senna/Docusate 8.6/50 mg. Review of an Incident Audit Report dated 08/22/22 at 10:27 AM read that Resident #153 had been given the wrong medications. Description of actions taken read; Unit Manager (UM) #2 notified the Nurse Practitioner (NP), orders were obtained to hold some of Resident #153's medications and to increase monitoring of the resident. The report was electronically signed by the Director of Nursing (DON). Resident #153 was interviewed on 08/22/22 at 12:35 PM and stated that this morning Nurse #9 brought her medication in and when she looked at the pills in the cup, they did not look like her usual pills, and she questioned Nurse #9 about one of the pills in the cup and Nurse #9 stated she did not know what the pill was and would have to check on that. Resident #153 stated as she was swallowing the medication Nurse #9 stated that she had her eye drops and insulin and Resident #153 stated I don't take eye drops or insulin and then asked Nurse #9 whose medication did you just give me? Nurse #9 left the room and then UM #2 came in. Resident #153 stated she told UM #2 that I thought Nurse #9 had given me the wrong medication and she stated that she would go and check on that. Resident #153 stated that UM #2 returned about 15-20 minutes later and stated that Nurse #9 had given me another residents medication and that they had spoken to the NP, and she had given the staff some orders and that they would keep a close eye on her for any adverse reactions. Resident #153 added that Nurse #9 had come back in and apologized to her for the mistake. The NP was interviewed on 08/23/22 at 3:34 PM and stated that she was notified of the medication error with Resident #153. She stated that she reviewed the medications that Resident #153 had gotten by accident and then reviewed what medications she should have gotten. She stated that Resident #153 was prescribed a blood pressure medication and because she had received another residents blood pressure medication, she held the prescribed medication for Resident #153. The NP stated that there was no adverse outcome from the medication and a lot of the medications were similar in nature and she had asked the staff to monitor Resident #153 closely and let her know of any changes and there had been none reported. Nurse #9 was interviewed on 08/22/22 at 3:54 PM and stated that this was her first day at the facility and I just made a mistake. She explained that the computer on the medication cart did not work for some reason, so she was having to look at one cart at the computer and the other cart to pull the medications and she had pulled the wrong medication and administered them to Resident #153. Nurse #9 stated that she pulled the resident in the next room's medication and did not verify the picture in the electronic record to ensure she was giving the correct medications to the correct resident. Nurse #9 stated she realized she had given the wrong medication to the wrong resident when she was about to give insulin and Resident #153 stated she did not receive insulin. She stated she immediately went and looked at the medications she had given, notified UM #2 and the NP. Nurse #9 stated she had also apologized to Resident #153 and before she could resume her medication pass the facility had re-educated her on medication administration and they were still working to get the computer fixed. She added the NP had given an order to hold some of Resident #153 medications and to monitor her closely through the shift. Nurse #9 stated she could not say for sure what caused the mistake but stated going between two medication carts contributed to the error. UM #2 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 3:39 PM and reported that she was notified of the medication error with Resident #153 immediately after it occurred. She stated that Nurse #9 had the medication cart parked outside of one resident room and pulled the medication for the next room down on the hallway and did not look at the picture to verify who she was administering medication too. UM #2 stated that she was aware that the computer was not working but Nurse #9 never came to her and stated that using another computer was an issue or she would have just given her laptop to Nurse #9 to use. UM #2 stated that she went down to Resident #153's room and examined her and spoke to her then notified the NP of the error. She stated she went through the medications that Resident #153 had received by mistake and the NP had given an order to hold Resident #153's blood pressure medication. She added that she had checked on Resident #153 throughout the day, and she had no adverse effects from receiving the wrong medication. The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 4:30 PM and reported that she was made aware of the medication error with Resident #153 and as soon as the error was reported it was reported to the NP and the resident was assessed. The DON stated that she immediately went and re-educated Nurse #9 on the five rights of medication administration before allowing her to resume her medication pass. The DON stated that she had completed the incident report and they determined that the rooms were right next to each other, and it was accident that she went in the wrong room. The DON stated she also educated Nurse #9 on reviewing the picture in the electronical medical record and asking the resident their name and date of birth before administering the medication. The DON further stated that she was aware that the computer on the medication cart was not working, and they had put an Information Technology (IT) ticket in, and the computer had since been fixed.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to apply a left-hand splint as ordered for 1 of 4 ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to apply a left-hand splint as ordered for 1 of 4 residents reviewed with limited range of motion (Resident #91). The findings included: Resident #91 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia following a cerebral vascular accident. Review of a physician order dated 10/28/21 read: left hand splint as tolerated through the day and night with splint to be removed at least once a shift for range of motion and hand hygiene. Review of a care plan updated on 04/13/22 read in part; alteration in musculoskeletal status related to contracture of left hand and diagnoses of left sided hemiplegia. The goal read; Resident #91 will remain free of complications related to left hand contracture through the review date. The interventions included: resident to wear left hand splint as tolerated throughout the day and night with the splint being removed at least each shift for range of motion and hygiene. Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that Resident #91 was moderately cognitively impaired and required extensive to total assistance with activities of daily living and had an impairment to one upper extremity. An observation of Resident #91 was made on 08/22/22 at 3:08 PM. Resident #91 was resting in bed and appeared to be sleeping. She was observed to have no splint in place to her left hand that was resting on top of her blanket on her bed. An observation of Resident #91 was made on 08/23/22 at 12:57 PM. Resident #91 was up in her wheelchair in the dining room eating the last few bites of her lunch. She was observed to have no splint in place to her left hand. An observation of Resident #91 was made on 08/23/22 at 3:21 PM. Resident #91 remained in the dining room drinking of cup of coffee with no splint observed on her left hand. Resident #91 was observed to have a rolled-up wash cloth in her left hand. An interview with the Rehab Director was conducted on 08/24/22 at 9:38 AM. The Rehab Director stated that yesterday (08/23/22) the staff came and asked about Resident #91's splint. She stated the facility maintenance department had been stripping and waxing the floors in Resident #91's room so all her personal belongings had been boxed up and moved into the hallway. The Rehab Director stated that she personally went through all the boxes of Resident #91's belonging and was unable to find her left-hand splint. She stated she was unsure of how long the left-hand splint had been missing but when she was unable to find the splint, she had gone to the dining room and placed a rolled-up wash cloth in Resident #91's left hand for protection and then ordered her a new left-hand splint. The Rehab Director stated that Resident #91 had a lot of arthritic changes in her left arm/hand and that at the end of her recent therapy treatment in April 2022 Resident #91 was tolerating the splint most days and when she was tired of it, she wound ask for the splint to be removed. Nurse Aide (NA) #7 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 1:53 PM who confirmed that she cared for Resident #91 on 8/22/22 and 8/23/22 NA #7 stated that Resident #91 had a splint that she had been applying to her left hand but for the last 3 weeks the splint had been missing and she had reported it to Nurse #1 yesterday (08/23/22) about the missing splint and Nurse #1 had replied that there was nothing she could do about the missing splint. NA #7 stated that when she had the splint to apply to Resident #91, she generally wore it for most of her shift. NA #23 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 2:02 PM who confirmed that she cared for Resident #91 on Monday 08/22/22. She stated that she was not aware of any splint that Resident #91 had, and she had never seen Resident #91 wear a splint. An observation of Resident #91 was made on 08/24/22 at 2:06 PM. Resident #91 has just returned to her room from the shower room and was resting in bed. She was observed to have no splint in place to her left hand but did have a rolled-up wash cloth in her left hand. Nurse #1 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 3:27 PM who confirmed that she routinely cared for Resident #91 2-3 days a week. Nurse #1 stated she was not aware of any splint that Resident #91 had. She stated that she would look on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) or the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for that information and she stated that it was not on her MAR/TAR and had not been communicated to her in report. Nurse #1 again stated she knew nothing about Resident #91's splint nor had any staff member reported anything to her about the splint being missing. Review of Resident #91's MAR dated August 2022 revealed that on 08/24/22 the following entry was added for validation by staff: Splinting: Patient to wear her left-hand splint as tolerated throughout the day/night with splint removed at least each shift for range of motion and hygiene to left hand. May use wash cloth until splint arrives. The Interim Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 4:35 PM who stated that Resident #91 had a splint and she had been wearing it. She stated that yesterday (08/23/22) she heard that Resident #91 ' s left hand splint was missing, and we put a rolled-up wash cloth in her left until the new splint arrived. The DON stated she did not know how long the left-hand splint had been missing and that when it went missing it should have been reported to the nurse who should have notified the therapy department. The DON added that the NAs or the nurses should be applying the splint as ordered and that information could be in the electronic medical record.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to secure an oxygen tank that was stored upright on the ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to secure an oxygen tank that was stored upright on the floor in a resident room for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #16) reviewed for respiratory therapy. The finding included: Resident #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included coronary artery disease. The quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #16 was cognitively intact and did not receive oxygen therapy. During an initial tour of Resident #16's room on 08/22/22 at 11:52 AM an observation was noted of an oxygen tank standing unsecured beside the Resident's bedside table and approximately one fourth amount of oxygen left in the tank. On 08/22/22 at 4:06 PM a second observation was made of the unsecured oxygen tank in Resident #16's room during an interview with Nurse #1. The Nurse acknowledged the oxygen tank standing unsecured beside the Resident's bedside table. The Nurse explained that the oxygen tank should not have been left in the Resident's room but should have been taken to the medication room where the oxygen tanks were stored. The Nurse continued to explain that it was a safety hazard to store the oxygen tank upright, especially if the tank contained oxygen, for fear of explosion. She stated Resident #16 used to be on oxygen but was recently weaned off but as many times as she had been in the Resident's room, she had not noticed the free standing oxygen tank. The Nurse took the oxygen tank to the medication room for safe storage. An interview was conducted with Resident #16 on 08/23/22 at 1:11 PM. The Resident explained that she used to be on supplemental oxygen but as of a couple of months ago, she didn't need to oxygen any longer. During an interview with the Unit Manager (UM) #1 on 08/23/22 at 1:31 PM the UM explained that the oxygen tanks should not have been stored in Resident #16's room but should have been taken to the medication room where they stored the oxygen tanks in a holder to prevent them from falling over. On 08/23/22 at 5:13 PM during an interview with the Administrator, she stated the oxygen tank should not have been stored in the Resident's room, but it should have been taken to the storage room and put in a container to prevent accidents. During an interview with the Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 1:53 PM she explained that Resident #16 was recently weaned off the supplemental oxygen and the oxygen tank should have been taken back to the storage room for safe storage.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0790 (Tag F0790)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, staff and Resident interviews the facility failed to obtain routine dental services for a ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, staff and Resident interviews the facility failed to obtain routine dental services for a resident (Resident #81) who reported chipped teeth for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dental services. The finding included: Resident #81 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The admission Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #81 was cognitively intact and had inflamed bleeding gums or loose natural teeth. The quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #81 had no issues with his dental/oral status. A review of Resident #81's medical record indicated a steady weight gain from 04/11/22 at 121 pounds to 08/12/22 at 133.8 pounds. Resident #81 consumed an average meal intake of 75-100%. Further review of the medical record revealed the Resident had not received attention from a dentist since admission. A review of the facility's record of dental visits to the facility on [DATE], 05/04/22, 08/01/22 and 08/10/22 revealed Resident #81 was not on the lists. On 08/22/22 at 4:25 PM during an interview with Resident #81 he explained that his bottom back teeth were chipping, and he had not seen a dentist for a routine exam and cleaning since before he was admitted to the facility. Unable to visualize the back teeth due to the position of him sitting in his wheelchair but his front teeth were noted to be yellow. The Resident continued to explain that shortly after he was admitted to the facility, Facility Transporter #1 made him an appointment to see a local dentist which was in July, but they had to cancel the appointment because he had to be on a stretcher for the visit and the dental office could not accommodate a stretcher. On 08/24/22 at 9:18 AM an observation and interview were conducted with Resident #81. The Resident explained that he had dental pain on and off (but not at the time of the interview) and thought his back-bottom teeth were chipping. The Resident's right back bottom tooth was noted to be black but was unable to determine if the tooth was chipped. The Resident's gums were not noted to be red or inflamed. The Resident denied having oral abscesses and stated he had no difficulty in chewing his food. When asked if he had reported these issues to anyone the Resident stated he reported them to Facility Transporter #1 when she made his dental appointment that was cancelled. During a telephone interview the Facility Transporter #1 on 08/25/22 at 5:17 PM she explained that Resident #81's nurse (who was no longer at the facility) came to her shortly after his admission to the facility and told her that he needed a dental appointment and it took her a while to find a dentist who would accept his insurance. She continued to explain that she found a dentist and made an appointment for July 5th for the non-emergent services to transport so he could be on a stretcher but before he could go to the appointment, the dentist cancelled because they were not able to get his insurance approved in time because the Resident's brother had his insurance card. She stated she learned about the cancellation when she returned to work on July 6th and she called the dentist back to reschedule the appointment but the office told her that they could not accommodate a stretcher, therefore, she was not able to obtain a dental appointment for Resident #81 before she left her employment from the facility. The transporter stated she was not able to orient her replacement to the position she vacated and did not report what was left undone. On 08/25/22 at 11:15 AM during an interview with the Social Worker (SW), she explained that she was responsible for completing the paperwork and enrolling the residents with the professionals that come to the facility such as the dentists, eye doctors and podiatrists. The SW sent Resident #81's referral to the dentist who services the facility, but the dentist would not accept the Resident's insurance but stated they would see him if the Resident agreed to pay out of pocket which would have been $165.00. The SW discussed it with Resident #81, but he chose to see a local dentist who would accept his insurance. The SW stated she informed the Director of Nursing on (who was no longer at the facility) on 04/19/22 and that was the last she had heard anything about the situation. The SW stated she did not follow up on the situation. The SW explained that Facility Transporter #1 who was referenced by Resident #81 was no longer at the facility. The SW reviewed the facility's calendar of scheduled appointments and stated she could not locate where Resident #81 had seen a dentist or was scheduled to see a dentist. An interview was conducted with the Nurse Practitioner (NP) on 08/25/22 at 12:01 PM. The NP explained that Resident #81 had not reported any issues with his teeth nor had his appetite or weight been affected but nevertheless she stated the facility should have followed through with obtaining the Resident a dental appointment. An interview was conducted with the Administrator and the Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 2:00 PM. The Administrator explained that she was not aware of any dental issues that Resident #81 was having but that the dental appointment should have been followed up on.
CONCERN (D)

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

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication administration r...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication administration record (MAR) accurately reflected medications provided to the residents for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident #45) The Findings Included: Resident #45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included atherosclerotic heart disease and heart failure A review of Resident #45's physician orders revealed an order dated 07/19/22 for Coreg tablet (antihypertensive) 3.125 milligrams (mg) to be given two times a day for heart failure. The medication was to be not given if Resident #45's systolic blood pressure was below 100 and or his heart rate was less than 45 and the physician should be notified. A review of Resident #45's August medication administration record revealed there to be no documentation of Resident #45 receiving his Coreg Tablet 3.125mg on 08/03/22, 08/05/22, and 08/17/22 at the 4:00 PM administration time. Review of staffing schedules revealed Nurse #1 was scheduled as the nurse for Resident #45 on 08/03/22, 08/05/22, and 08/17/22 at the time the 4:00PM dose of Coreg was due to be administered. During an interview with Nurse #1 on 08/24/22 at 4:19 PM, she verified she worked on 08/03/22, 08/05/22, and 08/17/22 and was assigned to Resident #45. She stated she remembered the medication as she knew she had to take Resident #45's blood pressure and heart rate before knowing whether she should have given him the medication. She reported she did not know why the medication was not signed off as being given but stated she was pretty confident she had given Resident #45 the Coreg Tablet 3.125mg at 4:00 PM on 08/03/22, 08/05/22, and 08/17/22. She continued, stating she most likely forgot to sign off on the medication administration record that she had given Resident #45 the Coreg tablet 3.125mg and stated she was aware she should sign off on medications once they are given to residents. During an interview with the Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 2:17 PM, she reported she expected nurses to sign off on the medication administration record when medication was given to ensure the MAR was an accurate representation of the medications given.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0919 (Tag F0919)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, family, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a call light was functioning for 1 of 3 reside...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, family, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a call light was functioning for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #156). The findings included: Resident #156 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: End Stage Renal Disease, right above knee amputation, and others. Review of a Fall Care plan initiated on 06/19/22 read in part; Resident #156 was at risk for falls related to decreased mobility, weakness, and status post right above knee amputation. The goal read; Resident #156 will have no preventable injury from falls through review period. The interventions included: call bell within reach. Review of an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that Resident #156 was moderately cognitively impaired. Review of the facility schedule for 06/25/22 revealed that Nurse #4 was assigned to the unit where Resident #156 resided from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and NA #17 was assigned to care for Resident #156 from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The schedule further revealed Nurse #5 was working on the same side of the building where Resident #156 resided just on a different hall. Nurse Aide (NA) #17 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 5:36 PM and confirmed she was working with Resident #156 on 06/25/22 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on 06/26/22. She stated that when she made her third round between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM she found Resident #156 on the floor. NA #17 stated she asked Resident #156 why he had not turned on his call light if he needed something and Resident #156 indicated that he had turned the call light on, and it was not working. NA #17 stated she pressed the call light to test it out and it was in fact not working and did not come on. NA #17 stated she did not do anything with the call bell but did let the nurse know that it was not working. Resident #156's family member was interviewed on 08/23/22 at 5:01 PM via phone. The family member stated that he came to the facility on [DATE] between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The staff member informed him that Resident #156 had fallen out of bed on the previous shift. The family member stated he asked Resident #156 what happened, and he stated that he had fallen out of bed and laid in the floor for a couple of hours and when the staff finally came in, they had fussed at Resident #156 for not using his call light to call for assistance. The family member stated that Resident #156 stated that he had used his call light, but it was not working and the NA that came in also tried the call light and confirmed that it did not work. Nurse #5 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 5:51 PM and stated she no longer worked at the facility but stated when she did work at the facility approximately 2-3 months ago, she had a few call lights that did not work on the unit where Resident #156 resided but could not recall specifically which rooms. Nurse #5 stated if she was aware a call light was not working, she would go to an empty room and take the call light cord and replace the one that did not work, if that did not fix the issue Nurse #5 stated she would notify someone in the Maintenance Department. Nurse #5 stated a few times we had to scramble to find a working call bell. She added that she had no knowledge of Resident #156's call light not working, or she would have replaced it with a working one. Nurse #4 was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 6:07 PM and stated that had no knowledge of Resident #156 call light not working or Resident #156 falling out of bed. The Maintenance Director was interviewed on 08/24/22 at 6:22 PM and confirmed he had worked at the facility since June 21, 2022. The Maintenance Director stated that he checked call lights 1-2 times a week by sporadically going in/out of rooms and bathrooms to ensure that call light came on and sounds at the appropriate places. When asked if he had logs of his call light checks the Maintenance Director stated, sometimes I keep up with which rooms I check but I don't log them anywhere. He continued to say that he has had no issues with the call light system but stated he recently had 2 rooms that the call light was not working, and he replaced the cords and that fixed the issue. He indicated if there was an issue with the call light system on the weekend the staff would call him, and he would come and fix the issue. The Maintenance Director stated he was not aware that the call light in Resident #156's room was not working on 06/25/22, but stated he kept extra call light cords in his office if anyone needed one. The Maintenance Director stated that standard procedure for reporting an item that needed repair was the staff would complete a work order and turn into him and then he would repair the issue. He added that he did not have any work order for a call light issue for Resident #156's room. The Administrator was interviewed on 08/25/22 at 5:18 PM who stated she had been at the facility since May 2022. The Administrator stated she had no work order for call light issues and had not heard about any issues with call lights not working.
CONCERN (E)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, staff and resident interviews the facility failed provide bathing assistance to dependent...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, staff and resident interviews the facility failed provide bathing assistance to dependent residents for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #1, Resident #81 and Resident #82) reviewed for activities of daily living. The findings include: 1. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 was cognitively intact and totally dependent on staff for bathing. The MDS also indicated the Resident had the behavior of rejecting care 1 to 3 days in the look back period. Resident #1's care plan revised on 06/02/22 revealed he was at risk for altered moods and behaviors related to behavioral disturbances. The goal that his mood and behavior would remain stable would be attained by utilizing interventions such as always approach in a calm relaxed manner and to explain procedures before providing assistance. The Resident did not have a care plan that was specific to refusing showers. A review of the facility's shower schedule revealed Resident #1 was scheduled to receive his shower on Wednesday and Saturday on second shift. A review of Resident #1's medical record for the month of August 2022 revealed there was no documentation of the Resident refusing his showers. A review of Resident #1's bathing record revealed there was no documentation of showers given from 08/01/22 through 08/20/22. The facility could not provide a Bath/Shower sheets for Resident #1 for 08/01/22 through 08/20/22. On 08/22/22 at 12:01 PM during an observation and interview with Resident #1, the Resident was lying on his bed watching TV. The Resident's hair was dry and stiff, and he had facial hair (beard and mustache) that was approximately a quarter inch long. The Resident stated he was used to shaving every day when he was at home. Resident #1 explained that he was supposed to get two showers a week, but it had been about a month since he has had his shower which was given to him by his daughter. The Resident remarked the staff gave him bed baths instead. The Resident stated he did not know what days he was supposed to get his showers because he did not get them consistently to keep up with what day he was supposed to get them. The Resident stated he has never been asked his preference of what days he would prefer his showers. On 08/23/22 at 1:26 PM Resident #1 was lying in bed with a goatee well defined. The Resident explained that he received a bed bath and was shaved. The Resident continued to explain that he would have rather had a shower, but he was not given a choice of which he preferred. On Wednesday 08/03/22 Nurse Aide #1 and Nurse Aide #2 was scheduled to work with Resident #1 for the second shift. On Saturday 08/06/22 Nurse Aide #3 and Nurse Aide #4 was scheduled to work with Resident #1 for the second shift. On Wednesday 08/10/22 Nurse Aide #3 and Nurse Aide #5 was scheduled to work with Resident #1 for the second shift. On Saturday 08/13/22 Nurse Aide #6 and Nurse Aide #4 was scheduled to work with Resident #1 for the second shift. On Wednesday 08/17/22 Nurse Aide #1 and Nurse Aide #5 was scheduled to work with Resident #1 for the second shift. On Saturday 08/20/22 Nurse Aide #3 and Nurse Aide #5 was scheduled to work with Resident #1 for the second shift. An interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #1 on 08/24/22 at 3:31 PM. The NA stated she worked from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and confirmed she worked with Resident #1 on 08/03/22 and 08/17/22. The NA explained that she had never given the Resident a shower or bed bath but that her coworker could have showered him after she left for the day. The NA stated they were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on every resident scheduled for a shower even if the resident refused their shower. Multiple attempts were made to interview Nurse Aide #2 and Nurse Aide #6, but the attempts were unsuccessful. On 08/24/22 at 9:20 AM an interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #3. The NA stated she worked from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and confirmed she worked with Resident #1 on 08/06/22, 08/10/22 and 08/20/22. The NA explained that she had never given the Resident a shower but that his showers were scheduled for second shift and the NA who relieved her was responsible for his showers. The NA stated they were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on the resident even if the resident refused their shower. On 08/24/22 at 4:10 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse Aide #4 who explained that she had never worked with Resident #1. On 08/24/22 at 3:54 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #5. The NA stated she worked from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and confirmed she worked with Resident #1 on 08/10/22, 08/17/22 and 08/20/22. The NA explained that every time she approached the Resident about his shower, he states that he gets his shower during the day, but she knew that wasn't true. The NA continued to explain that she had never reported to management that he refused his showers on second shift or that he would prefer his showers on first shift. The NA stated she has never showered Resident #1. The NA reported they were supposed to fill out a Bath/Shower sheet when they gave the residents a shower and even if the resident refused their shower. On 08/24/22 at 5:03 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse #1 who stated she worked from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and was frequently assigned to Resident #1. The Nurse explained that the nurse aides were supposed to report shower refusals so that they could speak with the residents and coax them into taking their showers. She continued to explain that if they can't get the resident to take their showers then they were supposed to document the refusal in the residents' medical record. The Nurse stated she has never been told that Resident #1 refused his showers. The Nurse reported the staff were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on the resident even if the resident refused their shower. During an interview with Nurse Aide (NA) #7 on 08/25/22 at 9:07 AM the NA explained that she was scheduled to give showers that shift. She stated having a person scheduled to give showers was hit and miss, there was no consistency in it. She continued to explain that she knew some staff would fill out shower sheets on residents that they were given showers but she knew for a fact that the resident was not given a shower because she was assigned to the resident that day. An interview was conducted with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 1:32 PM. The Administrator explained that they had identified issues with the residents' showers and developed a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) last week. She stated they obtained shower preferences from the residents and updated their shower schedules. She continued to explain that her expectation was for the nurse aides to complete Bath/Shower sheets on the residents when they give showers even if the resident refuses the showers. She stated the nurse aides should also report shower refusals to the nurses so that they can document the refusals in the residents' medical record and investigate why they were refusing their showers. The Administrator stated the residents should receive two showers a week unless they preferred to have more. 2. Resident #81 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #81 was cognitively intact and required total assistance with bathing. The MDS indicated the Resident had no behaviors of rejection of care. A review of the facility's shower schedule revealed Resident #81 was scheduled to receive his shower on Tuesday and Friday on first shift. A review of Resident #81's medical record revealed there was no documentation of the Resident refusing his showers. A review of Resident #81's bathing record revealed he received a shower on: Monday, 08/02/22 by Nurse Aide #3 and Tuesday 08/16/22 by Nurse Aide #3. It is noted that on 08/05/22, 08/12/22 and 08/19/22 the record indicated Resident #81 received a bed bath. The facility provided a Bath/Shower sheet for Resident #81 for: Friday, 08/12/22 by Patient Care Aide (PCA) #1 that indicated Resident #81 refused a bed bath after asking three times before his appointment. No shave or nail care was marked as being provided. Tuesday, 08/16/22 by an unidentified staff that indicated only nail care had been provided. Friday, 08/19/22 by Nurse Aide #3 that indicated Resident #81 received a bed bath and no nail care or shave was provided. The record stated the Resident had dialysis that day. Tuesday, 08/23/22 by unidentified staff that indicated Resident #81 received a shower, shave and nail care. On 08/22/22 at 4:25 PM an interview and observation were conducted with Resident #81. The Resident was sitting in his wheelchair, his facial hair (beard) was approximately a half inch long and his hair was dry. There were no odors of incontinence about the Resident. The Resident explained that he didn't like a beard and the staff were supposed to shave him when they gave him a shower. The Resident continued to explain that he was supposed to receive two showers a week which was what he wanted, but they were hit and miss. He stated he got a shower one day during the previous week. On 08/23/22 at 1:39 PM during an interview and observation of Resident #81, the Resident was lying in bed, well groomed and shaven. The Resident stated he got a shower that morning and they shaved his facial hair off which he appreciated because he didn't like facial hair. On 08/24/22 at 9:25 AM during an interview with Nurse Aide (NA) #3 she explained that Resident #81 was alert and oriented and did not refuse care. She stated the Resident was scheduled for his showers on Tuesday and Friday for first shift and when she worked, she tried to give him his showers in the mornings before he left for his appointments if it was possible but sometimes she gave him bed baths. She reported the last time she showered the Resident was on 08/16/22. The NA explained that they were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on the residents whether they gave them a shower or not and if they refused the shower they were supposed to document it on the shower sheet and give it to the nurse so they could document their refusal. An interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #1 on 08/24/22 at 3:36 PM who confirmed she worked with Resident #81 on 08/12/22 on the 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift. The NA explained that she gave the Resident a shower about 2 weeks ago but could not remember if it was on 08/12/22. Attempts were made to interview PCA #1, but the attempts were unsuccessful. Attempts were made to interview Nurse Aide #8, but the attempts were unsuccessful. On 08/24/22 at 5:03 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse #1 who stated she worked from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and was frequently assigned to Resident #81. The Nurse explained that the nurse aides were supposed to report shower refusals so that they could speak with the residents and coax them into taking their showers. She continued to explain that if they can't get the resident to take their showers then they were supposed to document the refusal in the residents' medical record. The Nurse stated she has never been told that Resident #81 refused his showers and in fact, the Resident looked forward to his showers. The Nurse reported the staff were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on the resident even if the resident refused their shower. During an interview with Nurse Aide (NA) #7 on 08/25/22 at 9:07 AM the NA explained that she was scheduled to give showers that shift. She stated having a person scheduled to give showers was hit and miss, there was no consistency in it. She continued to explain that some staff would fill out shower sheets on residents that they were given showers, but she knew for a fact that the resident was not given a shower because she was assigned to the resident that day. An interview was conducted with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 1:32 PM. The Administrator explained that they had identified issues with the residents' showers and developed a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) last week. She stated they obtained shower preferences from the residents and updated their shower schedules. She continued to explain that her expectation was for the nurse aides to complete Bath/Shower sheets on the residents when they give showers even if the resident refuses the showers. She stated the nurse aides should also report shower refusals to the nurses so that they can document the refusals in the residents' medical record and investigate why they were refusing their showers. The Administrator stated the residents should receive two showers a week unless they preferred to have more. 3. Resident #82 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #82's cognition was moderately intact and had no behaviors of rejection of care. The MDS noted the Resident required physical help in part of bathing with the assist of one staff. A review of the facility shower schedule revealed Resident #82 was scheduled to receive showers on Monday and Thursday second shift. The facility could not provide a Bath/Shower sheet for Resident #82 for August 1, 2022 through August 22, 2022. A review of Resident #82's medical record revealed there was no documentation that the Resident had refused his scheduled showers. A review of Resident #82's bathing record revealed he received a shower on: Thursday 08/18/22. The schedule revealed Nurse Aide #1 and Nurse Aide #5 worked on the second shift. There were no scheduled showers marked as received from Monday, 08/01/22 through Monday, 08/15/22. On 08/22/22 at 10:39 AM during an interview and observation with Resident #82 the Resident was lying in bed with hair disheveled and dry. The Resident had facial hair (beard) approximately one fourth inches long and explained that he normally did not wear a beard. The Resident continued to explain that he was supposed to get two showers a week, but it had been months since he had had a shower and his hair hadn't been washed in that amount of time as well. The Resident added they ask me what I want, and I tell them showers, but they give me bed baths instead. He added that he didn't know what days he was supposed to get his shower because he doesn't get them enough to know. During an interview with Resident #82 on 08/23/22 at 1:30 PM the Resident was lying on his bed. The Resident pointed to his beard and stated he still had his beard and he had not received a shower. On 08/24/22 at 1:19 PM Nurse Aide (NA) #3 confirmed she worked with Resident #82 during the 3:00 to 11:00 PM shift on 08/01/22, 08/11/22 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, and 08/15/22 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift. The NA stated she did not give the Resident a shower that in fact, she has never given the Resident a shower. The NA explained that Resident #82 was scheduled to receive his showers on the second shift. On 08/24/22 at 3:42 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #1. The NA stated she worked with Resident often from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The NA explained that she has never given Resident a shower that maybe her coworker had. The NA stated they were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on every resident scheduled for a shower even if the resident refused their shower. An interview conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #10 on 08/24/22 at 3:57 PM. The NA explained that he worked the 11:00 to 7:00 AM shift and had never given Resident #82 a shower. An interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #9 on 08/24/22 at 4:18 PM. The NA confirmed she worked with Resident #82 on 08/08/22 but stated she had never given the Resident a shower. On 08/24/22 at 4:42 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse Aide (NA) #5. The NA explained that she often worked with Resident #82 on the 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. The NA stated had never given the Resident a shower because he always refused. She continued to explain that the staff were supposed to complete a shower sheet when they complete a shower and report it to the nurse if the residents refused their showers, but she did not always do that. Attempts were made to interview Nurse Aide #12 who worked on 08/15/22 but the attempts were unsuccessful. On 08/24/22 at 5:03 PM an interview was conducted with Nurse #1 who stated she worked from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and was frequently assigned to Resident #82. The Nurse explained that the nurse aides were supposed to report shower refusals so that they could speak with the residents and coax them into taking their showers. She continued to explain that if they can't get the resident to take their showers then they were supposed to document the refusal in the residents' medical record. The Nurse stated she has never been told that Resident #82 refused his showers and in fact, the Resident looked forward to his showers. The Nurse reported the staff were supposed to complete a Bath/Shower sheet on the resident even if the resident refused their shower. During an interview with Nurse Aide (NA) #7 on 08/25/22 at 9:07 AM the NA explained that she was scheduled to give showers that shift. She stated having a person scheduled to give showers was hit and miss, there was no consistency in it. She continued to explain that she knew that some staff would fill out shower sheets on residents that they were given showers, but she knew for a fact that the resident was not given a shower because she was assigned to the resident that day. An interview was conducted with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 08/25/22 at 1:32 PM. The Administrator explained that they had identified issues with the residents' showers and developed a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) last week. She stated they obtained shower preferences from the residents and updated their shower schedules. She continued to explain that her expectation was for the nurse aides to complete Bath/Shower sheets on the residents when they give showers even if the resident refuses the showers. She stated the nurse aides should also report shower refusals to the nurses so that they can document the refusals in the residents' medical record and investigate why they were refusing their showers. The Administrator stated the residents should receive two showers a week unless they preferred to have more.
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 staff interview, the facility failed to discard out of date food items in the dry storage area in the kitchen. The facility also failed to maintain a clean kitchen when applia...

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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to discard out of date food items in the dry storage area in the kitchen. The facility also failed to maintain a clean kitchen when appliances and kitchen surfaces were found to be greasy and with leftover food particles were still attached in the kitchen. These practices had the potential to affect food served to residents. The findings included: An observation of the kitchen was made on 8/22/22 at 9:53 AM with the Day shift cook (Cook #1). The following items were observed: In the general kitchen preparation area: -Two metal food tray pans were left sitting on top of the oven with food particles attached after meal service line -Thick heavy grease buildup and food debris were visible on the fryer and in the floor surrounding the fryer -Dried food particles were noted on the shelf below the oven -Thick grease buildup and food remnants were visible on the shelf below the steam table with water running down the side of the steam table and puddling onto the floor surface -Grill was visibly greasy with a thick dark colored substance attached and food particles on the front doors. -Meat slicer with visible pink colored pieces of meat substance attached -Plate warmer with top plate containing visible dry egg particles -Side by side refrigerator were greasy and contained a sticky substance on each door -Racks below the tea picture contained a dark colored substance -The icemaker machine had an electric razor, a magnifying glass, a container of toothpicks, and a slinky on its shelf next to the ice scooper In the dry storage area: -8 boxes of unopened oatmeal which contained a use by date of 7/18/22 -A bag of flour tortillas which contained a use by date of 6/20/22 -A 4 qt plastic container of pinto beans that contained a label with a use by date of 6/12/22 An interview with the Dietician on 8/22/22 at 9:53 AM revealed all dry foods should be discarded when the item has met its use by date. She explained the Dietary Manager was not in the facility because she was having to work as the evening shift cook on 8/22/22. An interview with the Dietary Manager (DM) on 8/25/22 at 11:15 AM revealed her current staff completed essential functions of the kitchen first and then tried to complete additional tasks as time would allow, but unfortunately, recently staffing crunches had left the kitchen with some strains which decreased its potential to be fully efficient. The DM indicated the expectation would be all kitchen surfaces were cleaned and sanitized daily and expired items were discarded.
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
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
Concerns
  • • 18 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
Bottom line: Mixed indicators with Trust Score of 65/100. Visit in person and ask pointed questions.

About This Facility

What is Autumn Care Of Statesville's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Autumn Care of Statesville an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within North Carolina, 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 Autumn Care Of Statesville Staffed?

CMS rates Autumn Care of Statesville's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 51%, compared to the North Carolina average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 62%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Autumn Care Of Statesville?

State health inspectors documented 18 deficiencies at Autumn Care of Statesville during 2022 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 16 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Autumn Care Of Statesville?

Autumn Care of Statesville 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 SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 103 certified beds and approximately 97 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Statesville, North Carolina.

How Does Autumn Care Of Statesville Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Autumn Care of Statesville's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (51%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Autumn Care Of Statesville?

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

Is Autumn Care Of Statesville Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Autumn Care of Statesville 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 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in North Carolina. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Autumn Care Of Statesville Stick Around?

Autumn Care of Statesville has a staff turnover rate of 51%, which is about average for North Carolina 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 Autumn Care Of Statesville Ever Fined?

Autumn Care of Statesville has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Autumn Care Of Statesville on Any Federal Watch List?

Autumn Care of Statesville 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.