Failure to Employ Full-Time Social Worker in Facility Over 120 Beds
Penalty
Fine: $127,4206 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility, licensed for 179 beds, failed to employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis as required for facilities with more than 120 beds. Record reviews confirmed the facility's licensed capacity, and interviews with the Administrator revealed that the last full-time social worker's employment ended on 05/20/2025, and the position had not been filled since. The Administrator indicated a belief that the requirement for a full-time social worker was based on census rather than licensed beds and stated that only a remote, as-needed social worker was available, who did not work full-time for the facility. Facility policy also reflected the requirement for a full-time social worker for facilities of this size.