Failure to Provide 60-Day Written Notice of Facility Closure
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide written notification of impending closure to residents and their legal representatives at least 60 days prior to the closure date, as required. Record review showed that the closure letter was dated September 25, 2025, and residents began being discharged as early as October 1, 2025, with the last resident passing away on October 18, 2025. All 16 residents reviewed for discharge notice did not receive the mandated 60-day written notice. The facility's Nursing Facility Closure Master Resident List confirmed the discharge dates, and no evidence was provided that the required notice was given within the appropriate timeframe. Interviews with the DON and ADON revealed that staff were not informed of the closure until shortly before the letter was sent to families, and the ADON was unaware of the 60-day notice requirement. The facility was unable to provide a policy regarding discharge notices when requested. Observations confirmed the facility was closed as of October 20, 2025, and a sign was posted on the door. The last resident was reported to have been actively dying for about a week prior to passing away in the facility.