Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Van Buren Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to Care Plan for Dementia Needs: A resident with dementia and moderate cognitive impairment had an active non-Alzheimer's dementia diagnosis on the MDS, but the care plan did not include any dementia focus or interventions. MDS staff confirmed the omission, and the DON stated dementia should be care planned to individualize care and interventions.
A facility failed to follow a care plan for a resident at moderate risk for falls, which required fall mats on both sides of the bed. Observations revealed only one mat was in place, and the ADON confirmed the absence of a second mat, unable to verify the care plan's requirements.
A resident with a history of traumatic brain injury and dementia was unable to communicate effectively due to the absence of alternative communication tools, despite their care plan indicating the need for such methods. Staff interviews revealed inconsistent use of communication aids, with reliance on hand gestures and a laptop that the resident found difficult to use. The facility did not ensure the availability of appropriate communication tools, resulting in unmet communication needs.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of wandering was found with an open bottle of hand sanitizer on their overbed table, posing a risk of accidental ingestion. Despite having a care plan addressing their behaviors, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent access to hazardous materials. A family member discovered the sanitizer and reported it to a CNA, who confirmed the situation. The DON acknowledged the issue and noted the resident's tendency to wander and grab items.
Failure to Care Plan for Dementia Needs
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered comprehensive care plan that included dementia care needs for one resident with a diagnosis of dementia. Resident #37 was admitted with diagnoses that included dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance. The quarterly MDS with an ARD of 03/08/2026 showed a BIMS score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment, and also identified an active diagnosis of non-Alzheimer's dementia in the last seven days. Review of the resident's care plan dated 03/11/2026 showed no focus area or interventions for dementia care. During interviews, MDS Coordinator #1 confirmed the care plan did not include dementia care, and MDS Coordinator #2 stated she completed the care plan but did not catch the dementia diagnosis when it was added. She stated dementia should have been added to the care plan with specific interventions. The DON stated the MDS Coordinators were responsible for developing care plans and that dementia should be care planned to individualize the resident's care and interventions. The facility policy on comprehensive care plans stated each care plan should incorporate identified problem areas, associated risk factors, and professional services for each element of care.
Failure to Follow Fall Prevention Care Plan
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the care plan was followed for a resident with a history of falls. The care plan, initiated on June 19, 2024, identified the resident as a moderate risk for falls, with recorded falls on July 21, July 27, and September 11, 2024, all without injury. The care plan specified that fall mats should be placed on both sides of the resident's bed. However, during observations on September 20 and September 22, 2024, the surveyor noted that only one fall mat was in place on the right side of the bed, while the left side lacked a fall mat. Adhesive strips were observed on the left side, indicating a previous placement of a fall mat. The Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed the absence of a fall mat on the left side and was unable to verify the care plan's requirement for two fall mats.
Failure to Provide Alternative Communication Methods
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide alternative communication methods for a resident with a history of traumatic brain injury and dementia, who struggled to communicate verbally. During an observation, the resident expressed a desire to communicate with the surveyor but was unable to do so effectively due to the absence of a communication board or note tablet in the room. The resident became agitated as the surveyor struggled to understand their attempts to communicate. The resident's care plan, initiated in December 2021, indicated the need for alternative communication tools such as a communication book/board, writing pad, gestures, signs, and pictures, but these were not present or utilized. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of consistent use of alternative communication methods. A housekeeper reported using hand gestures to communicate with the resident, while the treatment nurse mentioned the use of a laptop, which the resident found difficult to use due to limited hand and finger mobility. The activity director, familiar with the resident's nonverbal cues, acknowledged the necessity of alternative communication forms for those not familiar with the resident. Despite the care plan's directives, the facility did not ensure the availability and use of appropriate communication tools, leading to the resident's communication needs not being adequately met.
Inadequate Supervision Leads to Potential Hazard for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for a resident with severe cognitive impairment, leading to the potential for accidental ingestion of hand sanitizer. The resident, who had a history of dementia and was known to wander and exhibit behaviors such as roaming hallways and taking items back to their room, was found with an open bottle of hand sanitizer on their overbed table. This was discovered by a family member who expressed concern about the risk of the resident drinking the sanitizer. The resident's care plan noted their tendency to wander and the risk of behaviors, but interventions to remove hazardous items from the resident's room were not effectively implemented. Interviews and records revealed that the resident had a device to monitor wandering and was receiving hospice care, yet the supervision was insufficient to prevent access to hazardous materials. A family member reported the presence of the sanitizer to a CNA, who confirmed the situation and noted that the resident might have taken the sanitizer from a nurse's medication cart. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the issue, stating that the resident was known to wander and grab items, and staff education was conducted to address the hazard posed by leaving items accessible to dementia residents.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blossoms At Van Buren Rehab And Nursing Center | 1.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Valley Springs Rehabilitation And Health Center | 2.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center | 4.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Alma Nursing And Rehab | 5.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 1 |
| Methodist Health And Rehab | 6.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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