Failure to Ensure Respectful and Dignified Communication During Care
Penalty
Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure a resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and exercise of rights. On 02/17/2026 at 9:50 AM, R1 was observed sitting in her room in an overstuffed reclining chair. Earlier that morning, at 9:31 AM, the Administrator (V1) stated that R1 reported disliking the tone of voice used by a CNA (V3) during care, describing it as condescending. R1 communicated this concern to the Administrator. Record review showed that V3 had received a Disciplinary Warning Notice dated 01/14/2026 for “discourteous behaviors to resident,” confirming that the CNA’s manner of interaction with R1 had been identified as inappropriate. This conduct reflects a failure to provide care and communication that support the resident’s dignity and quality of life.
