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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with end stage kidney disease, cognitive communication deficit, and dependence on dialysis, but with normal cognition per BIMS, gave a CNA a bank card to purchase food. The resident later discovered multiple unauthorized charges at a beverage establishment and a gas station that were not approved. An incident report showed that police were contacted regarding the misappropriation, and the Administrator confirmed that the CNA was responsible for the unauthorized transactions. The facility could not provide a current policy on misappropriation of funds.
A resident with difficulty walking and muscle weakness fell, and neuro checks were started. The record showed the resident’s R pupil was non-reactive during multiple assessments, but later entries were marked as skipped for sleeping or refusal while still documenting equal pupils, alertness, strong motor function, clear speech, and a symmetrical face. There was no documentation explaining the non-reactive pupil and no record of a follow-up assessment or MD notification.
Improper Storage of Oxygen Supplies: A resident with COPD had oxygen tubing observed out of proper storage while the oxygen machine was left on when the resident was not in the room on two observations. An LPN stated the oxygen machine should have been turned off and the tubing wrapped and placed in a labeled plastic bag to prevent contamination, and facility policy required oxygen and respiratory supplies to be stored in a labeled bag when not in use.
Failure to Document Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions: A resident with chronic pain syndrome, spina bifida, and significant mobility limitations received multiple PRN doses of morphine for pain, but the MAR and progress notes did not document any attempted non-pharmacological interventions. The care plan called for pain management measures including position changes, a quiet environment, back rubs, and diversional activities, and the Administrator stated she could not find documentation of such interventions for the dates reviewed.
The facility failed to maintain complete and consistent documentation for opioid medications for two residents receiving Morphine and Oxycodone for pain and related symptoms. Physician orders required PRN administration of these controlled substances, but multiple instances were found where the MAR showed doses not recorded on the controlled substance record, and where the controlled substance record showed doses not documented on the MAR. An LPN confirmed that controlled medications must be signed out on the controlled substance record and documented on the MAR, and that lack of initials on the MAR would mean a dose was not given, contrary to the facility’s controlled substance management policy requiring timely documentation on both records.
A resident with chronic respiratory failure and CHF on hospice care was observed receiving oxygen at 3 L/min via nasal cannula, contrary to physician orders specifying 2 L/min continuously and 4 L/min as needed. Nursing staff adjusted oxygen flow based on saturation and resident needs, but documentation and orders did not support the use of 3 L/min or titration, resulting in a failure to follow prescriber orders.
A resident reported being blind, but the facility failed to address her vision concerns adequately. Despite a diagnosis of macular degeneration and myopia, follow-up appointments were missed, and her care plan did not include interventions for impaired vision. The DON confirmed these oversights, acknowledging that the resident's vision issues should have been documented and addressed.
Failure to Safeguard Resident Finances Resulting in Misappropriation of Funds
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The facility failed to ensure safekeeping of a resident’s finances when a cognitively intact resident with end stage kidney disease, cognitive communication deficit, and dependence on dialysis had personal funds misappropriated by staff. The resident, whose quarterly MDS showed a BIMS score of 13 indicating normal cognition, reported that he gave a CNA his bank card to purchase noodles from a gas station. Subsequently, he discovered multiple unauthorized charges on his card for a beverage establishment and additional gas station purchases that he had not approved. An incident report documented that local police were contacted to report the misappropriation of the resident’s money, and the Administrator later confirmed that the CNA was responsible for the multiple unauthorized charges to the resident’s card. During the survey, the facility was unable to provide a current policy addressing misappropriation of funds.
Inaccurate Neurological Assessments After Resident Fall
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The facility failed to ensure accurate neurological assessments were completed for Resident 53 after a fall. Resident 53 had diagnoses of difficulty in walking and muscle weakness. After a fall on 02/22/2026, neurological assessments were initiated, and the record showed the resident’s right pupil was non-reactive at 5:45 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:15 AM, and 6:30 AM. The assessment also documented later time slots as skipped because the resident was sleeping or refused, yet those entries still recorded the resident as having equal pupils, being alert, having equal and strong upper and lower motor function, clear speech, and a symmetrical face. The record did not include documentation explaining the non-reactive pupil, and no follow-up assessment or physician notification was found. A prior fall on 12/22/2025 also had a neurological assessment showing Resident 53’s right pupil was non-reactive. The report identified inaccurate neurological assessment documentation for this resident.
Improper Storage of Oxygen Supplies
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The facility failed to ensure proper storage of respiratory supplies for Resident 13, who had a diagnosis of COPD. During an observation on 03/09/2026 at 9:36 AM, the resident was not in the room and the oxygen tubing was observed lying on the floor while the oxygen machine was turned on. During a second observation on 03/10/2026 at 9:46 AM, the resident was again not in the room and the oxygen tubing was observed on an ottoman while the oxygen machine remained turned on. In an interview on 03/10/2026 at 9:52 AM, an LPN stated the oxygen machine should be turned off and the oxygen tubing should have been wrapped and placed in the plastic bag to prevent contamination. A facility policy dated 03/03/2026 stated that oxygen and respiratory supplies should be stored in a labeled bag when not in use.
Failure to Document Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions
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The facility failed to ensure non-pharmacological interventions were completed for a resident receiving pain management services. The resident had diagnoses including chronic pain syndrome, spina bifida, chronic fatigue, protein calorie malnutrition, decreased mobility, history of left below-knee amputation, and generalized muscle weakness. The care plan, dated 1/26/26, identified a focus on pain and noted the resident was very tactile sensitive and complained of extreme pain, with goals to verbalize pain complaints and obtain adequate relief with interventions. The physician ordered Morphine Sulfate Oral Tablet 15 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. Review of the February 2026 MAR showed multiple administrations of morphine for pain, including on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th. Review of the March 2026 MAR showed additional administrations on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th. For each of the listed pain medication administrations, non-pharmacological interventions were not documented as attempted in the MAR or progress notes. The care plan specifically included offering non-pharmacological interventions such as position change, quiet environment, back rub, or diversional activities. In interview on 03/1/2026, the Administrator stated she was unable to find any non-pharmacological interventions for the dates provided.
Incomplete and Inconsistent Documentation of Opioid Administration Records
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to maintain complete and accurate medication administration records (MARs) and controlled substance records for residents receiving opioid medications. For a resident with Alzheimer’s dementia, failure to thrive, and abnormal weight loss, a physician ordered Morphine Sulfate Concentrate 100 mg/5 ml, 0.25 ml by mouth every 2 hours as needed for pain or shortness of breath. In December, the MAR showed Morphine administrations on specific dates and times that were not reflected on the controlled substance record, and the controlled substance record showed additional administrations that were not documented on the MAR. Specifically, on one date the MAR showed doses at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. that were not recorded on the controlled substance record, and on another date the MAR showed an 8:00 a.m. dose while the controlled substance record showed doses at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 9:49 p.m., with no corresponding MAR entries for the latter two times. A second resident with bladder cancer had a physician order for Oxycodone Oral Concentrate 100 mg/5 ml, 1 ml by mouth every 4 hours as needed for breakthrough pain. In November, multiple discrepancies were identified between the MAR and the controlled substance record for this medication. On several dates, the controlled substance record showed Oxycodone doses administered at various times that were not documented on the MAR, and on other dates the MAR showed doses that were not reflected on the controlled substance record. During an interview, an LPN stated that whenever a controlled medication such as an opioid is administered, it must be signed out on the controlled substance record and documented on the MAR, and that if a medication is not initialed on the MAR, it would mean the medication had not been given. The facility’s policy on managing controlled substances required timely documentation of administrations on both the descending count sheet and the MAR for each routine and as-needed dose, which was not followed in these instances.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Oxygen Administration
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A deficiency occurred when the facility failed to follow physician orders for oxygen administration for a resident with chronic respiratory failure and congestive heart failure who was admitted to hospice care. Observations revealed that the resident was receiving oxygen at 3 liters per minute via nasal cannula, despite the physician's order specifying 2 liters per minute continuously and 4 liters per minute as needed. There was no order for oxygen at 3 liters per minute, and documentation did not support titration based on the resident's needs or comfort. Interviews with nursing staff indicated that adjustments to the oxygen flow were made based on the resident's oxygen saturation and reported needs, but the resident was unable to adjust the oxygen herself. Record reviews showed inconsistencies between the facility's documentation and the hospice communication book regarding the prescribed oxygen flow rates. The facility's policy required adherence to prescriber orders, but this was not followed in the resident's care.
Failure to Address Vision Concerns for Resident
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The facility failed to ensure vision concerns were addressed for a resident, identified as Resident 23, who reported being blind. During an interview, Resident 23 indicated she was unable to see the face of the person speaking to her and that the facility was aware of her condition. A review of Resident 23's medical records revealed diagnoses including heart failure, myocardial infarction, end-stage renal disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, but no mention of macular degeneration or blindness. A medical appointment at a vision care ophthalmology center diagnosed her with macular degeneration and myopia and recommended a consultation with a low vision specialist. However, the follow-up appointment was canceled and rescheduled, but Resident 23 was hospitalized and missed the rescheduled appointment. No further appointments were made, and her care plan did not include any interventions related to her impaired vision. The facility's Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that Resident 23's history and physicals did not include the diagnosis of macular degeneration or nearsightedness. The DON acknowledged that the follow-up appointment should have been rescheduled after the resident missed it due to hospitalization and that her impaired vision should have been included in her care plan, MDS, and listed as a diagnosis. The facility's policy on Vision and Hearing Assistive Devices, which was reviewed, indicated that residents should receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain vision and hearing abilities, but this was not followed in Resident 23's case.
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