Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around August 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 Prairie Vista Village during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility was found deficient in food storage and handling practices. Observations revealed improperly stored food items in the refrigerator and freezer, such as unsealed and undated ham slices and unlabeled meat products. During a meal service, a dietary aide failed to follow proper hand hygiene and food handling procedures, wearing the same gloves for multiple tasks without changing them or performing hand hygiene. These actions were against the facility's policy and expectations for food service safety.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment experienced falls due to staff not following the care plan for transfers. The care plan required an EZ stand lift and two staff for transfers, but staff failed to adhere to these directives, resulting in falls. Interviews revealed confusion and lack of awareness among staff regarding the updated care plan.
Deficiencies in Food Storage and Handling Practices
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as observed during a survey. In the kitchen, the refrigerator contained improperly stored food items, including unsealed and undated ham slices sitting in their own juices, an open container of whipping cream without a label, and a sealed but unlabeled and undated bag of an unknown food product. The walk-in freezer also contained improperly stored items, such as unlabeled, undated, and unsealed bags of hamburger patties and meat chunks. These observations indicate a failure to follow the facility's policy, which requires all foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer to be covered, labeled, and dated. Additionally, during a breakfast meal service, a dietary aide was observed not following proper hand hygiene and food handling procedures. The aide wore gloves while checking food temperatures, handling serving utensils, and serving food, but did not change gloves between tasks or perform hand hygiene. The aide touched various surfaces, including menu slips and food items, with the same gloves, which is against the facility's expectations for food service. Interviews with staff confirmed that gloves should not be worn during food service, and hand hygiene should be performed before and after service, as well as when hands are visibly soiled.
Failure to Follow Care Plan Leads to Resident Falls
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Summary
The facility staff failed to adhere to the care plan for a resident, leading to improper transfer procedures and falls. The resident, who had severe cognitive impairment and required substantial assistance for transfers, experienced two incidents where the care plan was not followed. The first incident involved a CNA transferring the resident without a gait belt and with improper footwear, resulting in the resident's legs buckling and a fall. The second incident occurred when a CNA attempted a stand pivot transfer without using the required EZ stand lift and assistance of two staff, leading to the resident being lowered to the floor. The resident's care plan was revised to include the use of an EZ stand lift and assistance of two staff for all transfers, except for toileting, where a front-wheeled walker and assistance of one staff were to be used. Despite these directives, staff failed to follow the updated care plan, resulting in falls. The physical therapy discharge summary recommended the use of an EZ stand and two staff for transfers, but this was not consistently implemented by the staff. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of awareness and adherence to the updated care plan. Some staff relied on outdated pocket care plans, and there was confusion about the resident's transfer status. The CNA involved in the second incident did not realize the transfer status had changed and did not check the care plan, leading to the improper transfer. The facility's Director of Nursing confirmed that falls were investigated, and interventions were put in place, but the incidents highlighted a failure to consistently follow the care plan directives.
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