Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Evergreen Woods during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to use beard restraint during food prep. A Dietary Aide was observed preparing cold sandwiches for lunch without a beard restraint, and he stated he was unsure whether beard restraints were available and was unaware they were required. The Exec Chef also stated she was unaware of the requirement for staff with facial hair to wear beard nets during food prep and service, despite the facility policy requiring hair restraints, including beard restraints, to keep hair from contacting food.
Failure to Treat a Resident with Dignity During Toileting Assistance: A resident with no cognitive impairment and needing assistance with toileting asked an NA to check the bathroom floor before helping with toileting because of fear of falling. The NA reportedly told the resident it was not her job, referenced the resident's aide being on break, smiled, and left the room without helping. The resident was upset and embarrassed, and multiple staff later confirmed the interaction involved refusal to assist and comments about the resident's size and waiting for the assigned aide.
Failure to Timely Report Allegation of Abuse: A resident with intact cognition and mobility-related care needs was reportedly handled roughly by an NA during bed positioning and transfer assistance, causing the resident to scream in pain and tell the NA to stop. Another NA notified an LPN and RN, but the event was not documented, escalated, or reported to the DNS or SA within the required timeframe. The facility policy required suspected abuse to be reported immediately.
A resident with CHF, right shoulder pain, and impaired mobility was allegedly handled roughly by an NA during bed care, including forceful pulling of bandaged legs and pushing on the upper arms/shoulders while the resident screamed in pain and asked not to be touched. Although an NA reported the incident to an LPN and RN, the event was not documented, no incident report or investigation was started, and the DNS and Administrator were not notified until the surveyor interviewed staff.
Infection control practices were not maintained during wound care and IV administration for multiple residents. An RN cleaned a wound and then continued packing and dressing it without changing gloves or sanitizing hands, an LPN administered IV medication to a resident on EBP without wearing a gown, and another resident with a stage 2 pressure ulcer was not placed on EBP and had no signage or PPE outside the room. During wound care for that resident, an LPN also failed to perform hand hygiene before gloving, during glove changes, or while providing care.
Failure to Use Beard Restraint During Food Preparation
Penalty
Summary
Food was not prepared and served in a sanitary manner because a Dietary Aide was observed preparing cold sandwiches for lunch service without wearing a beard restraint. During the kitchen observation, the Dietary Aide stated he was unsure whether the facility had beard restraints for staff with facial hair and was pretty sure it did not, and he was unaware of the requirement to wear a beard restraint during food preparation and service. The Executive Chef stated she was also unaware of staff's requirement to wear beard nets for food preparation and service and believed beard restraints may be available, but if not, she would order them immediately. The facility's Food Preparation and Service policy stated that food and nutrition services staff shall wear hair restraints, including beard restraints, so that hair does not contact food.
Failure to Treat a Resident with Dignity During Toileting Assistance
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure Resident #51 was treated in a dignified manner when the resident requested assistance with toileting during the night shift. Resident #51 had diagnoses including acute systolic congestive heart failure, right shoulder pain/impingement syndrome, and venous stasis dermatitis with blistering. The admission MDS identified a BIMS score of 15, indicating no cognitive impairment, and the resident required partial/moderate assistance with toileting hygiene and supervision or touching assistance for transfers. The care plan identified ADL self-care deficits related to impaired mobility and directed staff to provide encouragement, supervision, and adequate time to complete tasks. Resident #51 stated that after ringing the call bell, he/she asked NA #1 to check the bathroom floor for wetness before going to the bathroom because of fear of falling. Resident #51 reported that NA #1 responded, "I am not maintenance; it is not my job," said the resident's aide was on break and would be back in an hour, smiled, and left the room. Resident #51 stated this upset and agitated him/her, and that NA #3 came to assist about 10 minutes later. Resident #51 also told staff that he/she had intended to notify the DON but this was the first time reporting the incident. NA #1 confirmed she answered the resident's call light while the assigned aide was on break and stated the resident asked her to check the bathroom floor. NA #1 said she told the resident to call maintenance if the floor was not clean and left the room when the resident became aggravated, later returning to apologize. NA #2, LPN #1, RN #3, NA #3, and the resident all described the interaction as involving NA #1 refusing to help, making comments about the resident's size and the aide being on break, and leaving the room. The Resident Rights policy stated residents have the right to a dignified existence and to be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity.
Failure to Timely Report Allegation of Abuse
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency within the required time frame for one resident who was alert and oriented, with a BIMS score of 15, and who required assistance with toileting hygiene and transfers. The resident’s record also showed diagnoses including acute systolic congestive heart failure, right shoulder impingement syndrome, right shoulder pain, and venous stasis dermatitis with blistering. The care plan identified the resident as having pain related to impaired mobility and ADL self-care deficits related to impaired mobility. According to staff interviews, NA #2 witnessed NA #1 provide rough and forceful care while assisting the resident to lie down and reposition in bed. NA #2 stated that NA #1 grabbed the resident’s bandaged lower legs and pulled upward in a rough manner, causing the resident to scream that it hurt and to tell NA #1 to stop. NA #2 also reported that NA #1 then grabbed the resident by both upper arms/shoulders and pushed the resident toward the middle of the bed, again causing the resident to scream and say not to touch him/her anymore. NA #2 said she immediately notified LPN #1 and RN #2, and both nurses went to speak with the resident. LPN #1 and RN #2 acknowledged they were informed of the incident, but neither documented the event in the electronic record, started an incident report, notified the oncoming shift, or reported the allegation to the DNS at the time. RN #2 stated she should have initiated the incident report and made the required notifications, while LPN #1 stated the DNS would be notified of the mistreatment. The DNS and Administrator both stated they were not made aware of the allegation until interviewed by the surveyor, and the Administrator later stated she would report the allegation to the State Agency and suspend the accused NA until the investigation was complete. The facility policy required suspected abuse to be reported immediately, with immediate defined as within two hours for abuse involving serious bodily injury or within 24 hours for abuse not involving serious bodily injury.
Failure to Investigate Allegation of Rough Handling
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of staff-to-resident abuse involving a resident with acute systolic congestive heart failure, right shoulder impingement syndrome, right shoulder pain, and venous stasis dermatitis with blistering. The resident’s MDS identified a BIMS score of 15, indicating no cognitive impairment, and the care plan noted the resident required assistance with toileting hygiene and transfers, with interventions related to impaired mobility and ADL self-care deficits. According to staff interviews, NA #2 witnessed NA #1 handle the resident roughly while assisting him/her to lie down, including grabbing the resident’s bandaged lower legs and pulling upward in a forceful manner while the resident screamed that it hurt and asked the aide to stop. NA #2 also reported that NA #1 grabbed the resident by both upper arms/shoulders and pushed him/her toward the middle of the bed, again causing the resident to scream not to touch him/her. NA #2 stated she immediately notified LPN #1 and RN #2, and both nurses spoke with the resident. LPN #1 and RN #2 acknowledged they were informed of the allegation, but neither documented the incident, started an incident report, notified the oncoming shift, began an investigation, or reported the allegation to the DNS. RN #2 stated she should have initiated the investigation and notified the appropriate staff, while LPN #1 stated the DNS would be notified. The DNS and Administrator both stated they were not made aware of the allegation until interviewed by the surveyor, and the facility did not begin its investigation until after surveyor inquiry.
Infection Control Failures During Wound Care and IV Administration
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain infection prevention and control practices during wound care for Resident #13, who had an unstageable sacral/coccyx pressure ulcer, severe cognitive impairment, and dependence on staff for personal hygiene and dressing. During observed wound care, the RN performed hand hygiene and applied gloves, cleansed the wound, and then continued the dressing procedure without changing gloves or sanitizing hands before packing the wound with Xeroform and Aquacel Ag and applying skin prep and a dry dressing. The RN acknowledged that gloves should have been changed after cleaning the wound but could not explain why this was not done. The facility also failed to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Resident #20, who had osteomyelitis, cellulitis, hypertension, a wound infection, and an order for EBP every shift. Although EBP signage was posted outside the room, an LPN entered the room, performed hand hygiene, applied gloves, and administered IV medication through a PICC/midline without wearing a gown. The LPN stated she believed PPE was only needed when the wound was accessed and did not realize a gown was required for IV medication administration. Facility leadership confirmed that gown and gloves should have been worn for this activity. For Resident #29, who had severe cognitive impairment, dependence for personal care and transfers, and a stage 2 pressure ulcer, the care plan did not include EBP even though facility policy identified residents with stage 2 pressure ulcers as requiring it. Observations found no EBP signage or PPE outside the room, and during wound care an LPN failed to wear a gown and did not perform hand hygiene before gloving, during glove changes, or during the wound care process. The LPN stated the hand sanitizer was on the opposite side of the room and she had forgotten to use it. Facility interviews confirmed that the resident should have been on EBP and that hand hygiene should have been performed before gloving, after glove changes, and during wound care.
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