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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Springs Searcy during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with dementia, bone density disorder, and major mobility dependence was transferred from bed to wheelchair by one CNA without the required mechanical lift or two-person assistance. The resident’s care plan called for two staff members and a mechanical lift for transfers, but the transfer was done without following those instructions, and the resident sustained an acute distal femur fracture.
Medication Refrigerator Stored at Improper Temperature: A medication refrigerator in the med room near Hall 8 was observed at 32 degrees with significant ice buildup, and it contained insulin and other medications for 16 residents. The LPN was unsure of the proper temperature, the pharmacist stated it should be 36 to 46 degrees, and the temp log showed most readings were outside that range.
MDS Did Not Reflect Dialysis Care A resident with ESRD, stroke, and MS was receiving hemodialysis and had active orders and care plan interventions related to dialysis, but the quarterly MDS assessments did not code dialysis on two consecutive quarters. The MDS Nurse stated the omission was an oversight and confirmed the resident had been on hemodialysis since shortly after admission and that it should have been coded because it was necessary care.
Failure to Follow PPE and Glove Change Requirements During Wound Care: An LPN did not wear the required gown for EBP and did not change contaminated gloves or perform hand hygiene while providing wound care to a resident with a stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer. The resident’s care plan and order required EBP, and facility policy directed staff to use PPE and change gloves during wound care.
The facility's assessment failed to include staffing levels for specific shifts and memory care units. The last update was in July 2024, with a general staffing table but no shift-specific details. The Administrator confirmed the oversight and was unaware of requirement changes.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen, with uncovered dishware, dirty equipment, and expired food. Staff did not follow hygiene practices, handling food without washing hands or changing gloves. The ice machine and scoop holder were also unclean, violating the facility's policy on preventing foodborne illness.
The facility failed to implement comprehensive care plans for two residents. One resident, a smoker with Alzheimer's, was not provided a smoking apron as assessed, and another resident with severe dementia was not given activities or a baby doll as outlined in their care plan. Staff did not enforce or follow the care plans, leading to deficiencies in care.
The facility failed to maintain acceptable food temperatures during meal service, affecting palatability and nutritional intake. Unheated food carts were used across multiple halls, resulting in food being served at inadequate temperatures. Staff interviews confirmed that open carts during loading contributed to the issue.
A resident assessed to require a smoking apron for safety was observed without one during a smoke break and was in possession of a lighter, contrary to facility policy. Staff interviews confirmed the resident should not have had a lighter and should have worn a smoking apron, as per their care plan and smoking safety screening.
A facility failed to ensure that an LPN wore gloves while obtaining a blood sample from a resident in the hallway. The LPN confirmed the oversight, and both the DON and ADON acknowledged that gloves should have been worn and the sampling should not have been done in the hallway. The resident had a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and required regular blood sugar monitoring.
Failure to Use Required Transfer Assistance
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The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and the proper transfer equipment were used for one resident who was dependent for chair/bed transfers, toileting transfers, sit-to-lying, and rolling. The resident’s care plan identified the resident as needing two staff members and a mechanical lift for transfers, and the resident had diagnoses including senile degeneration of the brain, dementia, polyosteoarthritis, disorders of bone density and structure, chronic pain syndrome, and anxiety. The resident also had a BIMS score of 13, indicating cognitive intactness, and was admitted with significant mobility needs. On the day of the incident, the resident was moved from bed to wheelchair by a CNA without help, and the resident had to be laid to the floor, causing the resident’s leg to twist underneath. An x-ray later showed an acute distal femur fracture, and the resident was ordered transferred to the ER for further evaluation and possible treatment. Facility records and interviews showed staff were expected to review the electronic care plan for transfer status, and the facility policy required transfer needs to be documented and, for mechanical lifts, at least two nursing assistants were needed. The CNA involved had been re-educated on lifts and transfers after the incident, and the DON and Administrator stated staff were expected to check the care plan daily or several times a day for transfer needs.
Medication Refrigerator Stored at Improper Temperature
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The facility failed to store medications at proper temperatures to preserve the integrity of the medications in one of two medication refrigerators observed. During an observation of the medication room near Hall 8, the narcotic refrigerator was opened and the interior temperature was observed at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with a buildup of ice approximately three inches tall by six inches wide by seven inches deep in the freezer compartment. The refrigerator contained insulins and other medications, and a document listing residents with medications in the fridge showed 16 residents had medications stored in that refrigerator. During interview, the Unit Manager/LPN stated she was unsure of the proper refrigerator temperature, while a pharmacist stated the refrigerator should be between 36 and 46 degrees. Review of the March daily refrigerator temperature log showed temperatures of 36 degrees on only three days, with all other recorded temperatures outside the acceptable range at 32 to 34 degrees. The DON stated it was important for the medication refrigerator to be kept between 36 and 46 degrees to maintain medication quality and reported medications stored at inappropriate temperatures were disposed of and replaced. The Administrator stated nurses were responsible for logging the medication refrigerator temperatures.
MDS Did Not Reflect Resident’s Dialysis Status
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The facility failed to ensure dialysis was accurately coded on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for one resident with end stage renal disease. Review of the resident’s medical diagnoses showed a history of stroke, multiple sclerosis, and ESRD stage 5. The resident had active orders to be transported to dialysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the care plan identified the resident as being at risk for complications related to hemodialysis, with interventions related to the dialysis access site and monitoring the left forearm shunt. A list of residents on dialysis also showed the resident was receiving dialysis. Review of the quarterly MDS with assessment reference dates of 01/19/2026 and 10/24/2025 showed the resident was not coded as receiving dialysis on either assessment. During interview, the MDS Nurse stated she forgot to check hemodialysis on the most recent MDS and described the missing dialysis coding on the prior quarterly MDS as an oversight data entry error. The MDS Nurse confirmed the resident had been on hemodialysis since shortly after admission for ESRD and stated it should have been coded because it was necessary care.
Failure to Follow PPE and Glove Change Requirements During Wound Care
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The facility failed to ensure infection prevention and control practices were followed during wound care for Resident #10, who had diagnoses including blastomycosis and a stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer. The resident’s care plan required Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) related to the chronic wound, with interventions for staff to wear a gown and gloves during high-contact care activities. An active order also directed EBP every shift for the stage 4 pressure ulcer, and the treatment record showed daily wound care ordered for the sacral wound. During observation on 03/25/2026 at 9:01 AM, EBP signage was posted outside the resident’s room, but Treatment LPN #7 did not put on the required gown before performing wound care. The LPN removed the old wound dressing from the sacral area and did not change contaminated gloves or perform hand hygiene before continuing the wound care. During interview, the LPN stated she did not wear a gown and did not change contaminated gloves during the procedure. The DON stated staff were expected to wear PPE when ordered and to change gloves after prepping supplies and going from dirty to clean. The facility policy for wound care directed staff to wash hands, put on exam gloves, remove the dressing, discard it appropriately, wash hands again, and put on gloves, and the EBP policy identified wound care as a high-contact activity requiring PPE.
Facility Assessment Lacks Shift-Specific Staffing Levels
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The facility failed to update its facility-wide assessment to include specific staffing levels needed for different shifts, such as days, evenings, weekends, and memory care units. The Facility Assessment Tool was last updated on July 4, 2024, and included a general staffing table with average daily full-time employees (FTEs) for various roles, such as LPNs, CNAs, and other staff categories. However, it did not account for the specific staffing needs of different shifts or specialized units. During an interview on March 12, 2025, the Administrator acknowledged that the facility assessment was part of her responsibilities and confirmed that it was not divided by shifts or memory care units. She also stated that the facility updated the assessment as needed or annually and was unaware of any changes in the requirements for the facility assessment.
Sanitation and Hygiene Deficiencies in Kitchen and Food Handling
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The facility failed to maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen and food handling areas, as observed during a survey. Dishware was left uncovered, exposing it to potential contamination, and kitchen equipment such as a can opener and drinking cups were found with residues and stains. Additionally, a trash can was placed next to a microwave used for heating residents' food, which could lead to contamination. The facility also failed to remove expired food products from the refrigerator, with two boxes of hash browns found past their expiration date. Dietary staff did not adhere to proper hygiene practices, as observed when the Assistant Dietary Manager handled food and clean equipment without washing hands or changing gloves after potential contamination. This included handling glasses by the rims and placing them on trays for residents without washing hands. Furthermore, the ice machine and ice scoop holder were not maintained in a clean condition, with wet, black residue observed on them. The facility's policy on preventing foodborne illness, which requires handwashing after activities that contaminate hands, was not followed by the staff.
Failure to Implement Comprehensive Care Plans
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The facility failed to ensure that the comprehensive care plan for Resident #101 addressed and individualized appropriate care and services. Resident #101, who is a smoker with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, was assessed to wear a smoking apron during smoke breaks for safety reasons. However, the care plan initiated on 02/07/2024 did not include this intervention. During observations, Resident #101 was seen without a smoking apron, and staff, including CNA #12, did not enforce the use of the apron despite the assessment indicating its necessity. Interviews with the ADON and DON confirmed that the care plan should have included the smoking apron requirement to guide staff in providing proper care. The facility also failed to implement care plan interventions for Resident #9, who has severe dementia and exhibits behaviors such as combativeness and agitation. Resident #9's care plan included providing a baby doll and sensory activities to help manage these behaviors. However, observations revealed that Resident #9 was repeatedly moved around the dining room without explanation or interaction, and was not provided with any activities or the baby doll as outlined in the care plan. Staff, including CNA #11 and TNA #8, did not engage with Resident #9 or offer any activities, leading to increased agitation and distress for the resident. Interviews with facility staff, including CNAs, LPNs, and the ADON, indicated a lack of awareness and implementation of the care plan interventions for Resident #9. The Activities Director was unaware of the baby doll intervention until reviewing the care plan during the survey. The MDS/Care Planner noted that the care plan interventions should have been communicated to the staff to ensure proper care and engagement for Resident #9, but this was not effectively done, resulting in the resident being left without appropriate activities or interaction.
Inadequate Food Temperature Maintenance
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The facility failed to ensure that meals were served at temperatures that were acceptable to residents, which affected the palatability and nutritional intake during two observed meals across multiple halls. A grievance form dated 7/3/2024 indicated concerns about cold food during supper. On 10/01/24, unheated food carts were used to deliver lunch trays to halls 8, 10, and 11, resulting in food temperatures that were below acceptable levels. For instance, milk was recorded at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, and various pureed vegetables and potatoes were served at temperatures ranging from 91.4 to 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The Dietary Manager checked the temperatures immediately after the last resident tray was served, confirming the inadequacy of the food temperatures. On 10/02/24, similar issues were observed during breakfast service on halls 300 and 500. Unheated food carts were again used, and the temperatures of food items such as milk, sausage links, scrambled eggs, and pureed French toast were recorded at levels that were not conducive to maintaining food quality. The milk was consistently recorded at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, while other items like scrambled eggs and pureed sausage were served at temperatures as low as 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Interviews with staff confirmed that leaving food carts open during loading contributed to the cooling of the food, further exacerbating the issue.
Failure to Enforce Smoking Safety Measures
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident, who was assessed to require a smoking apron for safety, wore one during designated smoking breaks. Additionally, the facility did not prevent the resident from possessing a lighter, which was against the facility's safety policy. The resident, identified as cognitively intact with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, was observed during a smoke break without a smoking apron and in possession of a lighter, which they used to light cigarettes. This was contrary to the resident's care plan and smoking safety screening, which specified that the resident should be supervised while smoking and that the facility should store the resident's lighter. Interviews with staff, including a CNA, the ADON, and the DON, confirmed that the resident was not permitted to keep their own lighter and should have been wearing a smoking apron during smoke breaks. The staff supervising the smoke break did not enforce the use of the smoking apron, and the resident was allowed to return to their room with the lighter. The facility's smoking policy, which was reviewed, indicated that safety restrictions should be determined in consultation with the attending physician and the DON based on a resident's safe smoking evaluation.
Failure to Use Gloves During Blood Sampling
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The facility failed to ensure that staff wore gloves while obtaining a blood sample from a fingerstick for a resident. During an observation, an LPN was seen obtaining a blood sample from a resident in the hallway without wearing gloves. The LPN then disposed of a cotton ball with blood on it in the trash bin without gloves. The LPN confirmed that she should have worn gloves due to infection control. The Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing also confirmed that the LPN should have worn gloves and that the sampling should not have been done in the hallway due to dignity concerns. The resident involved had a BIMS score of 15, indicating cognitive intactness, and had a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The resident's care plan included interventions for diabetes management, such as medication and blood sugar monitoring. Facility policies reviewed indicated that gloves should be worn when in direct contact with blood or body fluids, and standard precautions should be applied in all situations. The facility's policies on blood sampling and the use of personal protective equipment were not followed in this instance.
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