Failure to Employ Qualified Full-Time Social Worker
Penalty
Summary
The facility, licensed for 154 beds, failed to employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis as required for facilities with more than 120 beds. According to the facility census, there were 54 residents at the time of the survey. The Administrator confirmed during interview and record review that the previous social worker resigned about a month prior, and a replacement hired on 08/29/25 only worked for approximately one week before resigning for personal reasons. As of the time of the survey, the facility had just hired another social worker, scheduled to start on 10/07/25, leaving a gap in social work coverage. The Administrator also stated that, despite the company operating multiple facilities in town, he had not reached out for assistance with social services during this period. The facility's policy requires a social worker to manage psychosocial needs, grievances, and discharge planning, but these responsibilities were not fulfilled due to the absence of a qualified full-time social worker. This failure was identified through interviews and record reviews conducted by surveyors.