Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Estimate from public CMS data, current as of August 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Quinton Mem Hc & Rehab Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with ESRD, COPD, renal dialysis dependence, and severe cognitive impairment had physician orders for a CBC, CMP, occult stool test, and nursing assessment for external hemorrhoids and unusual bleeding related to anemia. The EHR showed the ordered labs were not obtained and no nursing assessment was documented, despite LPN/RN job duties that included collecting specimens, performing assessments, and communicating results to the medical team.
Dirty oxygen concentrator filters were found for two residents receiving continuous oxygen therapy. Both residents had significant respiratory and cardiac diagnoses, were dependent on staff for ADLs, and had active orders for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Survey observations showed the concentrator filters had heavy fuzzy particulate buildup, and staff gave conflicting accounts about who was responsible for cleaning the equipment.
The facility failed to properly store and clean respiratory equipment for four residents, leaving O2 tubing and nebulizer masks unbagged and uncovered, contrary to facility policy. Observations showed equipment on the floor and with visible contamination, while staff interviews revealed confusion about responsibilities for equipment maintenance.
A resident with cognitive impairment and mobility issues experienced multiple falls at an LTC facility, resulting in head injuries and a fractured ankle. Despite documented contributing factors, the facility failed to conduct root cause analyses or implement effective fall prevention strategies. Staff interviews indicated the resident frequently got up unassisted, and while falls were discussed in meetings, no specific interventions were documented.
Failure to Complete Ordered Labs and Hemorrhoid Assessment
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that care was provided in accordance with physician orders for one sampled resident with end stage renal disease, COPD, dependency on renal dialysis, and severe cognitive impairment. The resident had a care plan focused on anemia with interventions to obtain and monitor lab/diagnostic work as ordered and report results to the MD. On 05/08/2026, the physician ordered a CBC, CMP, occult stool test, and nursing assessment for external hemorrhoids and unusual bleeding. Review of the EHR showed that the ordered lab testing was not obtained in May 2026, and there was no documented nursing assessment for external hemorrhoids or bleeding. The facility's LPN and RN job descriptions included responsibilities for collecting lab specimens, interpreting results, communicating with attending physicians, and performing physical assessments under the RN's direction. The ADON stated nurses were responsible for ensuring orders and care plans were followed, and the NP stated orders were expected to be completed as ordered or delays communicated, typically within a few hours unless stat.
Dirty oxygen concentrator filters for two residents receiving continuous oxygen
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain respiratory equipment in a clean and sanitary manner for two residents receiving oxygen therapy, R58 and R67. The report states that the oxygen concentrator filters for both residents were dirty and had a significant amount of fuzzy particulate matter. For R58, the built-in filter was observed dirty on multiple occasions, including with brown, fuzzy particulate matter. For R67, the spongy foam intake filter was observed dirty with gray, fuzzy particulate matter on multiple occasions. R58 had diagnoses including chronic diastolic heart failure, chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia, obstructive sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension, and hypertension. The resident had a BIMS score of 15, was dependent on staff for ADLs, and had an active order for oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula continuously, with orders to change oxygen tubing and nasal cannula or mask as needed. R58’s care plan identified oxygen use related to congestive heart failure and risk for complications, with interventions to administer oxygen per physician order. R67 had diagnoses including chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, acute on chronic diastolic heart failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease stage 3b. The resident also had a BIMS score of 15, was dependent on staff for ADLs, and had an active order for oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula continuously, with orders to change oxygen tubing and nasal cannula or mask as needed. Staff interviews reflected differing understanding of responsibility for cleaning the oxygen concentrators, with the Unit Manager/LPN stating nursing staff were responsible for checking and cleaning parts of the concentrator, while the ADON stated maintenance staff normally cleaned the concentrators. The Maintenance Director said the dirty equipment was likely missed during routine cleaning, and the Administrator stated she was unaware the oxygen concentrator filters needed to be cleaned.
Improper Storage of Respiratory Equipment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly bag and store unused oxygen (O2) and nebulizer tubing, as well as cannulas and masks, for four residents receiving respiratory services. This deficiency was identified through observations, resident and staff interviews, and a review of facility policies. The facility's policy on oxygen administration required replacing oxygen tubing at least monthly and more frequently if contaminated or visibly soiled. The policy on administering medications through a nebulizer required cleaning the equipment weekly and bagging it when not in use. However, observations revealed that O2 tubing and nebulizer equipment were left unbagged and uncovered in residents' rooms, including on the floor, which could potentially lead to the spread of infection. Specific instances included a resident with severe cognitive decline having unbagged O2 tubing on the floor, and another resident with intact cognition having a brownish-gray substance on the O2 concentrator filter. Additionally, nebulizer tubing and masks were found unbagged at the bedside of two other residents, one of whom was in a room under Enhanced Barrier Precautions. Interviews with staff, including a CNA, LPN, and the Infection Preventionist, revealed a lack of clarity and adherence to the facility's policies regarding the cleaning and storage of respiratory equipment. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the evening shift was responsible for respiratory sanitization and that no logging was done to confirm scheduled cleaning was performed.
Inadequate Supervision and Fall Prevention for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and fall prevention measures for a resident, identified as R3, who experienced multiple falls resulting in injuries. R3, who had a history of mild cognitive impairment and other medical conditions, sustained six falls from admission through February 2024. These falls often occurred when R3 attempted to get out of bed unassisted or ambulated without assistance, leading to head injuries and ultimately a fractured ankle. Despite documenting contributing factors for the falls, the facility did not conduct a root cause analysis for each incident, which hindered the development of specific interventions to prevent further falls. The facility's policy on falls emphasized resident-centered assessment and care plan adjustments based on the effectiveness of interventions. However, the facility did not adequately address R3's declining cognition and need for increased supervision. The resident's medical records indicated moderate cognitive impairment, frequent incontinence, and a need for substantial assistance with mobility. Despite these needs, the facility's interventions were insufficient, as evidenced by the repeated falls and injuries sustained by R3. Interviews with staff revealed that R3 was known to get up unassisted and had a history of using a rollator walker, which was later deemed unsafe. The facility's interdisciplinary team discussed falls in morning meetings, but there was no documented root cause analysis or specific fall prevention strategies implemented. The lack of thorough assessment and intervention contributed to the resident's continued falls and eventual hospitalization for a traumatic brain injury and ankle fracture.
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