Majestic Care Of Lafayette
Inspection history, citations, penalties and survey trends for this long-term care facility in Lafayette, Indiana.
- Location
- 300 Windy Hill Dr, Lafayette, Indiana 47905
- CMS Provider Number
- 155243
- Inspections on file
- 44
- Latest survey
- September 23, 2025
- Citations (last 12 mo.)
- 16
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Majestic Care Of Lafayette during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to administer pneumococcal vaccines according to signed consents for four residents. A resident consented to the vaccine, but it was not administered, while another resident who declined the vaccine received it without consent. The DON confirmed the discrepancies, highlighting a failure to follow the facility's policy requiring documentation and consent prior to vaccine administration.
A resident with a history of depression and anxiety expressed suicidal thoughts to a nurse, but the facility failed to notify the Social Service Director and the resident's physician immediately. The resident's condition was not communicated until two days later, despite policies requiring immediate action. This represents a significant deficiency in handling the resident's mental health needs.
A resident with chronic respiratory conditions received incorrect oxygen flow due to staff not following physician orders. Observations showed the oxygen concentrator set at 2L and 2.5L instead of the ordered 1L. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness of the correct settings, and the DON confirmed the error.
A facility failed to accurately document narcotic administration and disposal for a resident with chronic pain. Oxycodone doses were not consistently recorded in the MAR, and discrepancies were found in the narcotic count sheets. Required witness signatures for medication disposal were also missing, indicating non-compliance with facility policies.
A resident in the facility, who had missing teeth and expressed a need for new dentures due to weight loss, did not receive the necessary assistance to obtain dental services. Despite having a care plan and multiple dental notes indicating her desire for dentures, the facility staff failed to coordinate the required dental care. Interviews revealed a lack of communication and responsibility among staff, with the Social Services Assistant unaware of the resident's needs and the DON indicating it was social services' responsibility to follow up on dental recommendations.
A facility failed to document the mood and behaviors of a resident with suicidal thoughts in the EHR. The resident, diagnosed with major depressive disorder and general anxiety, expressed suicidal thoughts to a nurse, but this was not recorded. The resident was on medication for depression and anxiety. The DON confirmed that staff should have documented the resident's mood and behavior, but no documentation was found. The facility's policy requires immediate reporting and documentation of suicidal ideation, which was not followed.
The facility failed to administer COVID-19 vaccines to three residents who had consented to receive them. Despite signed consent forms, the vaccines were not ordered or given, and the Director of Nursing confirmed this oversight. The facility's policies requiring documentation of vaccine administration were not followed, leading to this deficiency.
A resident with schizoaffective disorder and anxiety expressed a preference not to be cared for by a specific RN, yet the RN continued to provide care, including medication administration and vital sign checks, on multiple occasions. Despite management's awareness of the resident's preference, the facility failed to adhere to its policy on resident rights, resulting in a deficiency.
The facility failed to serve food at a safe and appetizing temperature, as reported by residents and observed during a survey. A resident noted that room tray food was usually cold, and another resident confirmed frequent cold meals. During a resident council meeting, it was mentioned that food was cold even in the dining room. An observation showed ravioli served at 116 degrees, below the required 120 degrees. The facility's policy mandates food to be served at a safe and appetizing temperature, which was not followed.
The facility failed to follow infection control practices when a CNA dragged dirty linen down the hall and two CNAs did not wear PPE while caring for a resident under Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The resident had multiple diagnoses, including end-stage renal disease. The facility's policies on hand hygiene and PPE usage were not followed.
The facility failed to ensure a safe and clean environment in several rooms, with issues such as improperly stored incontinence products, non-functioning light bulbs, and trash on the floor. Observations included opened briefs on beds, foul smells, and disorganized personal spaces, indicating a lack of proper maintenance and cleanliness.
Failure to Administer Pneumococcal Vaccines as Consented
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The facility failed to ensure pneumococcal vaccines were administered according to the signed consent forms for four residents. Resident I had a signed consent form dated 8/19/24, but the electronic medical record showed no administration of the vaccine. Similarly, Resident 9 consented on 1/31/24, yet there was no record of the vaccine being given. Resident 84 had two consent forms, one in April and another in August 2024, but the vaccine was not administered after either consent. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed in interviews that the immunizations should have been provided soon after the consents were signed, but they were neither ordered nor given. In the case of Resident 41, the resident had declined the pneumococcal vaccine as indicated on a consent form dated 4/19/23. However, a physician's order dated 10/25/23 led to the administration of the vaccine on the same day, despite the lack of a signed consent for this administration. The DON acknowledged the discrepancy, noting that the vaccine was administered without the resident's consent. The facility's current policy requires documentation of education and consent prior to vaccine administration, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Failure to Notify Appropriate Personnel of Resident's Suicidal Thoughts
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The facility failed to ensure immediate notification of the Social Service Director and the resident's physician after a resident expressed suicidal thoughts. Resident 81, who had a history of major depressive disorder and general anxiety, informed a nurse on 10/19/24 that she felt suicidal and wanted help. Despite this, no action was taken over the weekend, and the resident's condition was not communicated to the appropriate personnel until 10/21/24. The resident was on medications for depression and anxiety, and her care plan included monitoring for suicidal thoughts, yet the facility's procedures were not followed. Interviews revealed that the Social Service Assistant was only informed by the resident on 10/21/24, and the Director of Nursing was unaware of the situation until then. The facility's policy required immediate reporting of suicidal ideation to the charge nurse and social worker, and notification of the resident's physician. However, there was no documentation indicating that these notifications were made. This lack of communication and documentation represents a significant deficiency in the facility's handling of the resident's expressed suicidal thoughts.
Failure to Administer Correct Oxygen Flow
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The facility failed to administer the correct amount of oxygen as ordered by the physician for a resident requiring respiratory care. Observations on three separate occasions revealed that the resident's oxygen concentrator was set at 2 liters per minute (L) and 2.5L, despite the physician's order specifying a continuous flow of 1L. The resident's medical history included end-stage renal disease, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other significant health conditions, necessitating precise oxygen therapy management. Interviews with facility staff, including a QMA and an LPN, indicated a lack of awareness regarding the correct oxygen liter flow for the resident. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the oxygen flow was previously set incorrectly and emphasized the importance of adhering to physician orders. The facility's current policy on oxygen administration, which mandates that oxygen be administered under a physician's orders, was not followed in this instance, leading to the deficiency.
Documentation Failures in Narcotic Administration
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The facility failed to ensure accurate documentation on narcotic count sheets and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for a resident receiving pain management. The clinical record for Resident E, who had diagnoses including chronic pain syndrome and a non-pressure chronic ulcer of the foot, revealed multiple instances in August and September where Oxycodone administration was not properly documented in the MAR. On several occasions, the administration of Oxycodone was recorded on the narcotic count sheet but not in the MAR, and there were discrepancies in the documentation of the amount administered. Additionally, there were instances where the documentation was out of chronological order, and a lack of proper signatures for medication waste was noted. The facility's policies required that medication administration be documented immediately after administration and that controlled substances be disposed of in the presence of a nurse and a witness, both of whom should sign the disposition sheet. However, the report highlighted failures in adhering to these policies, including incorrect documentation of medication amounts and missing witness signatures for the destruction of discontinued medications. Interviews with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed awareness of these documentation issues, but the required procedures were not consistently followed.
Failure to Provide Dental Services for a Resident
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident received necessary dental services, specifically the provision of new dentures. The resident, who had missing teeth, expressed a desire for new dentures as her previous ones no longer fit due to significant weight loss. Despite her requests for assistance in finding a dental provider within her insurance network, the staff did not facilitate this process. The resident's clinical record indicated a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, chronic diastolic heart failure, post-traumatic stress disorder, hyperlipidemia, and age-related physical debility. A care plan was in place to coordinate dental care and transportation, but these interventions were not effectively implemented. Interviews with facility staff revealed a lack of communication and responsibility regarding the resident's dental needs. The Social Services Assistant was unaware of the resident's request for dentures, and the Director of Nursing indicated that it was the responsibility of social services to follow up on dental provider recommendations. Despite multiple dental notes indicating the resident's desire for dentures, no action was taken to address her needs. The facility's policy on dental services stated that assistance should be provided for routine and emergency dental care, including making appointments and arranging transportation, but this policy was not adhered to in the resident's case.
Failure to Document Suicidal Ideation in EHR
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The facility failed to document the mood and behaviors of a resident with suicidal thoughts in the Electronic Health Records (EHR). The resident, who had diagnoses of major depressive disorder and general anxiety, expressed suicidal thoughts to a nurse but this was not recorded in the EHR. The resident was on medication for depression and anxiety, including duloxetine and buspirone. During an interview, the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff should have documented the resident's mood and behavior in the medical records, but no such documentation was found. The facility's policy on Suicidal Thoughts & Ideations requires immediate reporting and documentation of any suicidal ideation, but this was not followed in this instance.
Failure to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines to Consenting Residents
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The facility failed to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to three residents who had consented to receive them. Resident 65, diagnosed with conditions including major depressive disorder and hypertension, signed consent forms for the vaccine in January and November 2023, but there was no record of the vaccine being administered. Similarly, Resident 83, with diagnoses such as hemiplegia and epilepsy, consented to the vaccine in December 2023, yet the vaccination was not documented in their medical record. Resident 84, suffering from end-stage renal disease and other severe health issues, consented to the vaccine in August 2024, but the vaccine was not administered. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed during interviews that the vaccinations should have been provided shortly after consent was obtained, but they were neither ordered nor given. The facility's policies on infection prevention and COVID-19 management, which require documentation of vaccine education and administration, were not followed. This deficiency was identified during a complaint investigation, highlighting a failure in the facility's process to ensure timely vaccination of consenting residents.
Failure to Honor Resident's Choice of Healthcare Provider
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The facility failed to honor a resident's right to self-determination and choice of healthcare provider, as evidenced by the continued care provided by a specific RN against the resident's expressed wishes. Resident D, who has diagnoses including schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, and anxiety disorder, explicitly stated that he did not want RN 7 to care for him. Despite informing management of his preference, RN 7 continued to administer medications and take vital signs for Resident D on multiple occasions throughout September and October. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and an LPN confirmed awareness of the resident's preference and the ongoing issue. The DON acknowledged that RN 7 was not supposed to care for Resident D, yet records showed that RN 7 was repeatedly assigned to the resident. The facility's policy on resident rights, which supports resident choice in healthcare providers, was not adhered to in this case, leading to a deficiency related to the resident's rights.
Failure to Serve Food at Safe and Appetizing Temperature
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The facility failed to ensure that food was served at a safe and appetizing temperature, as evidenced by multiple observations and resident interviews. Resident E reported that food, especially room trays, was usually cold. Another resident, identified as Resident 48, also indicated that the food was often cold. During a resident council meeting, it was noted that the food was cold even when served in the dining room. An observation on 10/16/24 revealed that a lunch tray's ravioli was served at 116 degrees, below the dietary manager's standard of at least 120 degrees for hot foods. The facility's policy, last revised in February 2023, stated that food should be palatable, attractive, and served at a safe and appetizing temperature, which was not adhered to in this instance. This deficiency is related to complaints IN00435618, IN00436796, and IN00439138.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Linen Handling and PPE Usage
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The facility failed to ensure proper infection prevention and control practices were followed by staff, as observed in two separate incidents. In the first incident, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was seen dragging a large clear trash bag of dirty linen down the hallway, which was against the facility's infection control policy. The CNA acknowledged the mistake during an interview, and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the CNA should not have dragged the dirty linen down the hall. In the second incident, two CNAs were observed in a resident's room, who was under Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), without wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE). The CNAs were transferring the resident from a wheelchair to a bed without wearing gowns or gloves, despite a physician's order for EBP during high-contact activities. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) intervened by providing gowns to the CNAs, but one CNA did not tie the gown properly and continued to handle the resident without gloves. The resident involved had diagnoses including end-stage renal disease, major depressive disorder, and hypertension. The facility's policies on hand hygiene and infection prevention were not adhered to, as staff failed to demonstrate competence in infection control practices.
Environmental Deficiencies in Resident Rooms
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The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public in several rooms. Observations revealed that incontinence products and personal items were not stored appropriately, with opened packages of briefs found on beds and on the ground in bathrooms. Additionally, some rooms had a foul smell, and light bulbs were not functioning, contributing to inadequate lighting. The presence of trash on the floor, food remnants, and a filled urinal on a bedside table further indicated a lack of cleanliness and proper maintenance. The facility's environment was also compromised by disorganized personal spaces, such as clothes not being hung up and messy closets. Paint was observed on the floor in one room, and personal hygiene items were improperly stored in a wire basket on the back of a toilet. These deficiencies were identified during an environmental tour and interview with the Maintenance Supervisor, Executive Director, and Housekeeping staff, who acknowledged the need for improvements in storage, lighting, and cleanliness.
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Surveyors observed that dietary staff repeatedly worked in kitchen and meal service areas with uncovered facial hair, despite facility policy and state sanitation requirements mandating effective hair restraints. Two dietary aides with short beards or mustaches were seen walking through food preparation areas, taking food temperatures, handling food, and plating meals at steamtables in dining rooms without any facial hair coverings, while the current policy required all hair, including facial hair, to be restrained to prevent contamination.
The facility failed to consistently provide and document required bed-hold policy notices when several residents were transferred to the hospital. In multiple cases, residents with dementia, psychotic disorders, COPD, chronic respiratory failure, altered mental status, and cerebral infarction were sent out for acute changes in condition, and while transfer notes reflected physician and family notifications, they lacked documentation that the bed-hold policy was discussed with the resident or responsible party. Notices of Transfer or Discharge often indicated a copy of the bed-hold policy was sent with the resident, but the records did not show signed and dated acknowledgment by the resident or appropriate representative, including in situations where a resident had moderate cognitive impairment, short-term memory issues, or a documented need for a proxy and a financial POA authorizing an agent for health care decisions.
Surveyors found that the facility failed to provide trauma‑informed and culturally competent care by not incorporating two residents’ extensive trauma histories and specific behavioral triggers into their care plans. One resident with documented homelessness, polysubstance abuse, severe accidents with multiple fractures, viral encephalitis with coma, physical and sexual abuse, loss of family contact, and a past suicide attempt had multiple behavior‑focused care plans that referenced identifying triggers but listed none and did not mention their physical, sexual, medical, or psychosocial trauma. Another resident with TBI from being struck by a truck, an 11‑month coma, long‑term state hospital residence, alleged shooting of a parent, and diagnoses including intermittent explosive disorder and borderline personality disorder had a PASRR identifying a specific trigger and notes of inappropriate sexual behavior, yet their care plans omitted these traumatic events, the identified trigger, and the sexual behavior. Staff interviews confirmed that residents were screened for trauma, but the trauma histories and triggers were not reflected in the individualized plans of care.
A resident with schizophrenia, post‑stroke hemiparesis, and mild cognitive impairment expressed feeling down and wanting to kill himself, but staff did not document asking about a specific plan, did not notify the physician or psychiatric NP as expected, and did not develop or update a care plan addressing depression or suicidal ideation. The SSD documented offering support and initiating 15‑minute checks once, but there was no further follow‑up or documentation of interventions after subsequent suicidal statements made in a care plan meeting with the resident’s father. The DON and Administrator reported that facility policy requires immediate notification of key staff, assessment for a plan and means of self‑harm, and thorough documentation, which were not carried out or reflected in the medical record for this resident.
A resident with schizophrenia, post-stroke hemiparesis, and mild cognitive impairment verbalized suicidal ideation, but the care plan did not address depression or suicidal thoughts, and required assessments and services were not accurately or timely documented. An SSD note recorded the resident saying he wanted to kill himself and referenced 15‑minute checks and a care plan update, yet the active care plan lacked depression/suicidal ideation interventions. Multiple late-entry Social Services notes were later added, describing follow-up visits and the resident denying suicidal ideation, but the SSD later reported she did not typically ask about a suicide plan and did not personally provide individual follow-up visits as described. These practices conflicted with the facility’s policy requiring factual, first-hand, and timely documentation of assessments and services.
A resident was observed with an Albuterol inhaler on an overbed table and later reported keeping the inhaler in a nightstand drawer, with no staff present during these observations. Record review showed the resident had no cognitive impairment on the admission MDS but lacked any documented self-medication administration assessment. The DON acknowledged that the required assessment had not been completed, despite facility policy requiring staff and the practitioner to evaluate each resident’s mental and physical abilities before allowing self-administration of medications.
Surveyors found that the facility submitted inaccurate direct care staffing data to CMS through the PBJ system over multiple days in a quarter. CASPER reports showed apparent gaps in 24-hour licensed nurse coverage, low weekend staffing, and a 1-star staffing rating, while internal staffing sheets documented that licensed nurses were present and the facility was fully staffed on those days. The Administrator reported that the discrepancies were due to PBJ data entry errors, despite a facility policy requiring all PBJ entries to be accurate, auditable, and verifiable against payroll, invoices, or contracts.
Surveyors found that the facility did not provide or document required written transfer/discharge notices and bed-hold policy information for four residents who were sent to the hospital, including individuals with conditions such as dementia, CHF, chronic respiratory failure, and CKD. In each case, progress notes showed that the resident was transferred for acute issues, but the clinical records lacked evidence that written notices were given to the residents or their representatives, and in one case lacked documentation that required information was sent to the receiving provider. Facility leadership, including the ADON, DON, and Administrator, acknowledged that the records did not contain the required documentation, despite a written policy requiring such notices and information exchange.
A resident with Alzheimer’s disease and depression, previously on an antidepressant, exhibited intermittent refusals of medications and care, occasional yelling at staff, and reports of unusual perceptions, such as believing men were in or near her room. Nursing notes over several months documented these refusals and complaints but did not show that the behaviors were evaluated or recorded as dangerous, non-redirectable, or causing significant distress, nor did they document specific non-pharmacological interventions attempted or their outcomes. Despite this, a psychiatric NP later added new diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, and delusional disorder and ordered an antipsychotic (Seroquel) without a comprehensive evaluation in the record to support these diagnoses. The facility’s psychotropic medication policy, which requires identification and documentation of target behaviors, use of nonpharmacological interventions, and ongoing behavior monitoring, was not followed for this resident.
The facility failed to keep PASARR Level I screenings accurate and current for three residents when new mental health diagnoses and psychoactive medications were initiated. One resident’s PASARR omitted a PTSD diagnosis and an added antidepressant, despite documentation of PTSD on the MDS and care plan and a physician order for Pristiq. Another resident’s PASARR listed only depression and dementia, even after additional diagnoses such as borderline personality disorder, delusional disorder, and schizoaffective disorder were added and an antipsychotic (quetiapine) was ordered, with the MDS later reflecting psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, and depression with antipsychotic and antidepressant use. A third resident’s PASARR did not include a depression diagnosis or newly ordered escitalopram and lorazepam, although the admission MDS documented depression with antianxiety and antidepressant use. These omissions occurred despite facility policy requiring a new Level I review after significant mental status changes, including new mental health diagnoses or new psychotropic medications.
Uncovered Facial Hair During Food Preparation and Meal Service
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure that food was served in a sanitary and safe manner in accordance with professional standards and facility policy during multiple kitchen and meal service observations. During an initial kitchen observation, two dietary aides were seen walking through the kitchen food preparation area with uncovered facial hair. One aide had facial hair above and below the lip and along the jaw line, approximately one-fourth inch in length, and the other had a mustache of similar length; neither used any facial hair covering. These observations occurred while staff were present in the kitchen area where food was stored and prepared. During subsequent observations on the same day, the same two dietary aides were again observed with uncovered facial hair while directly involved in meal preparation and service. One aide walked through the kitchen while the noon meal was being prepared and placed into a transport cart for service in the south dining room, and later was observed plating the noon meal at the steamtable in that dining room, still without a facial hair covering. The other aide walked through the kitchen while the noon meal was being prepared and placed into the steamtable for the north dining room, took food temperatures, assisted with plating meals at the steamtable, and retrieved food items and supplies from the kitchen, all while having an uncovered mustache approximately one-fourth inch in length. The Dietary Manager stated that staff hair was to be covered when in the kitchen and during meal service, and the facility’s written policy and the cited Indiana Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements both required effective hair restraints, including for facial hair, to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.
Failure to Provide and Document Bed-Hold Policy at Time of Hospital Transfer
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure that required bed-hold policy information was provided and documented for four residents transferred to the hospital. For a resident with dementia, psychotic disorder, and autistic disorder who had a BIMS score of 0 indicating severe cognitive impairment, progress notes documented physician notification and guardian notification when the resident was sent to the hospital, but there was no documentation that the bed-hold policy was provided to the responsible party. A Notice of Transfer or Discharge later indicated a copy of the bed-hold policy was sent with the resident. Another resident with COPD and chronic respiratory failure, cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 13, experienced a decline in condition and was transferred to the hospital by ambulance; progress notes documented family notification but did not document any discussion of the bed-hold policy, although a Notice of Transfer or Discharge indicated a copy of the bed-hold policy was sent with the resident. A third resident with altered mental status and cerebral infarction, with a BIMS score of 10 indicating moderate cognitive impairment and documented short-term memory impairment, experienced changes in condition and was transferred to the hospital. Progress notes stated the resident was their own responsible party and that no other notification was completed, and transfer documentation did not include the bed-hold policy, although an untimed Notice of Transfer or Discharge indicated a copy of the bed-hold policy was signed by the resident. A financial power of attorney document in the record showed the resident had designated an agent to act in consent or refusal of health care. For a fourth resident with dementia and osteomyelitis, transfer documentation and a Notice of Transfer or Discharge indicated a copy of the bed-hold policy was sent with the resident, and the transfer form noted the resident required a proxy for decision making. The facility’s policy required that at the time of transfer to a hospital, written notice specifying the duration of the bed-hold policy and information on return to the next available bed be provided, and that a signed and dated copy of the bed-hold notice given to the resident or representative be kept in the resident file, which was not consistently documented for these residents.
Failure to Integrate Trauma Histories and Behavioral Triggers Into Care Plans
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to identify and incorporate residents’ trauma histories and specific behavioral triggers into their care plans, despite documented histories of significant trauma and behavioral health issues. For one resident, extensive social service and progress notes documented homelessness, polysubstance abuse, major depressive and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, a history of severe car accidents with multiple fractures, viral encephalitis resulting in a three‑month coma, loss of child custody, multiple divorces, physical abuse by a spouse, the death of a fiancé who was struck by a car while in a wheelchair, lack of family contact, and a past suicide attempt by Valium overdose. Additional documentation noted a history of rape by a brother at age eight and prior placement under direct supervision and 15‑minute checks related to suicidal ideation. Despite these documented traumatic events and behavioral health concerns, the resident’s care plans did not identify a history of physical trauma, sexual trauma, homelessness, substance abuse, medical trauma, or attempted suicide. For this same resident, the MDS showed no cognitive deficit and identified behaviors such as verbal aggression and rejection of care, along with diagnoses including seizure disorder, depression, chronic pain syndrome, homelessness, and anxiety disorder. Multiple care plans addressed behaviors such as drug‑seeking, pretending to have seizures for attention or medication, making false allegations, verbal aggression when unable to smoke, and a desire for intimate relationships with consenting male residents. These care plans referenced goals such as effective coping skills, seeking staff support, and compliance with the smoking policy, and they called for identification and reduction of behavioral triggers. However, none of these care plans actually listed any specific triggers. The care plan addressing the resident’s right to consensual intimate relationships focused on assessment and education regarding consent but did not integrate the resident’s extensive trauma history. Staff interviews indicated the resident had displayed sexual behaviors since admission, including an incident where the resident expressed anger at another resident for not buying a soda after engaging in sexual acts. A second resident with a documented history of traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, seizure disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, intermittent explosive disorder, tobacco use, and other behavioral/emotional disorders was also affected by the same deficiency. Social history and progress notes documented that this resident sustained a TBI after being hit by a semi‑truck while riding a bicycle at age 18, resulting in an 11‑month coma, followed by 13 years in a state hospital and subsequent residence in a group home. Additional documentation indicated the resident allegedly shot their father at age 26 after being sworn at and had a PASRR identifying TBI, intermittent explosive disorder, and borderline personality disorder, with a specific trigger of hearing the name of the current U.S. President. Progress notes also described inappropriate sexual behavior toward staff, including touching themselves intimately during personal care and refusing to stop when redirected. Despite this, the resident’s care plans, which addressed explosive disorder and history of altercations, risk for decreased psychosocial well‑being, and refusal to bathe or shower, did not list any specific behavioral triggers, did not reference the traumatic events such as being hit by a truck or shooting their father, and did not document the inappropriate sexual behavior. The Administrator and Social Service Director acknowledged that residents were to be screened for trauma and that trauma responses and PTSD should be added to care plans, but the specific trauma histories and triggers for these two residents were not incorporated into their plans of care.
Failure to Assess and Care Plan for Resident Suicidal Ideation
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to adequately assess, investigate, and care plan for a resident’s suicidal ideation in accordance with its own policy and staff expectations. The resident had diagnoses including schizophrenia, cerebral edema, and hemiparesis/hemiplegia following a cerebral infarction, and a current MDS showed mild cognitive impairment (BIMS score 12). A progress note documented that the resident told the Social Services Director (SSD) he was feeling down and wanted to kill himself; the SSD offered assistance, activities, and initiated 15‑minute checks, and the note stated the care plan was updated. However, the note did not indicate that the SSD asked whether the resident had a plan to kill himself, and there were no additional notes regarding suicidal ideation or follow‑up. Review of the current care plan showed no problem, goal, or interventions addressing depression or suicidal ideation, and progress notes over the following month contained no documentation of physician notification related to the suicidal statement. Further record and interview evidence showed that the care plan conference summary did not document interventions for suicidal ideation, and the SSD acknowledged she did not normally ask residents expressing suicidal ideation if they had a plan. The SSD reported that the resident had admission paperwork mentioning suicidal ideation related to depression after a stroke and that the resident again vocalized suicidal ideation during a care plan meeting with his father, after which emotional support was offered and the father took the resident out on a leave of absence; no further visits or follow‑up were done. The DON stated that, upon notification of suicidal verbalization, staff should assess the resident, ask if there is a plan, remove potential means of self‑harm, immediately notify the psychiatric NP, and document the occurrence, and that a detailed progress note and updated care plan were expected but not present for this resident. The Administrator similarly stated that staff should ask about a plan, document interventions, notify the physician and family, and update the care plan, and indicated the resident should have had a care plan addressing depression with suicidal ideation. The facility’s written policy required immediate notification of the DON, SSD, and physician, an interview including asking about a plan and assessing mood and means for self‑harm, and thorough documentation of mood, behavior, and all actions taken, which were not reflected in the resident’s record.
Incomplete and Inaccurate Documentation of Suicidal Ideation and Follow-Up
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The facility failed to ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of assessments and services for a resident who verbalized suicidal ideation. Resident 6, who had schizophrenia, cerebral edema, and right-sided hemiparesis/hemiplegia following a cerebral infarction, had a BIMS score of 12 indicating mild cognitive impairment. The resident’s admission paperwork mentioned suicidal ideation related to depression after a stroke, and a Social Services note on 3/11/2026 documented that the resident was feeling down and said he wanted to kill himself. The Social Services Director (SSD) documented that she talked with the resident, coordinated with Activities, advised the resident to contact SSD or nursing if he wanted to talk, and that the resident was scheduled for 15-minute checks and the care plan was updated. However, the current care plan initiated on 2/26/2026 did not address depression or suicidal ideation. Multiple Social Services progress notes were later entered as late entries in April, with effective dates in March, stating that the resident had no plan and no longer had suicidal ideation, that he felt much better after 1:1 time, and that he continued his daily routine and therapy. These late entries described follow-up visits and reassessments of suicidal ideation on several consecutive days, but in interviews the SSD stated she did not normally ask residents about having a plan when they verbalized suicidal ideation and did not recall any other occurrences beyond the initial event. She further indicated she did not personally provide individual follow-up visits with this resident regarding suicidal ideation, despite the late-entry notes describing such visits. The DON acknowledged that late entries had been added to address concern about suicidal verbalization, and the Administrator stated that upon suicidal statements staff should ask about a plan, notify the physician and family, and update the care plan, and that this resident should have had a care plan addressing depression with suicidal ideation. The facility’s documentation policy required factual, first-hand, timely documentation, which was not followed in this case.
Failure to Complete Required Self-Administration Assessment for Inhaler Kept at Bedside
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Surveyors identified that a resident was allowed to keep and access an Albuterol inhaler without the facility completing the required self-administration medication assessment. During an initial tour, the resident was observed sitting in a wheelchair with a handheld Albuterol inhaler on the overbed table and no staff present in the room or hallway. On a subsequent observation, the resident again was in a wheelchair and reported that the Albuterol inhaler was stored in the top drawer of the nightstand, where it was found. Review of the clinical record showed an admission MDS indicating no cognitive impairment, but there was no documentation of a self-medication administration assessment. In an interview, the DON confirmed that the resident did not have the required self-medication assessment, despite the facility’s policy stating that staff and the practitioner must assess each resident’s mental and physical abilities to determine whether self-administering medications is clinically appropriate. This failure to complete and document a self-administration medication assessment for a resident who had an Albuterol inhaler kept at bedside constituted noncompliance with the facility’s own policy and with 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-11(a).
Inaccurate PBJ Staffing Data Submission to CMS
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to electronically submit complete and accurate direct care staffing information to CMS through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system for 22 days in a fiscal quarter. A CASPER report review on 4/6/26 showed that, according to PBJ data, the facility did not have licensed nursing coverage 24 hours per day on multiple specific dates across three months, had low weekend staffing, and held a 1-star staffing rating. However, review of the facility’s internal staffing sheets for that quarter indicated the facility was fully staffed and had licensed nurse coverage on all of the dates in question. During an interview, the Administrator stated that the PBJ information must have contained data entry errors, as she had verified licensed staff coverage on the timesheets. The facility’s PBJ policy in effect stated that all staffing data entered into the PBJ system would be auditable and verifiable through payroll, invoices, or contracts, but the submitted PBJ data did not accurately reflect the facility’s actual licensed nurse staffing as documented on internal records. No specific residents or clinical conditions were mentioned in the report, and the deficiency centers solely on inaccurate staffing data submission rather than direct resident care events.
Failure to Provide and Document Required Transfer/Discharge and Bed-Hold Notices
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to provide and document required written notices of transfer/discharge and bed-hold policies, as well as required information to receiving providers, for four residents who were transferred or discharged to the hospital. For a resident with generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and dementia, progress notes showed that the resident was sent to the hospital via 911 for chest pain, lower back pain, and shortness of breath and later returned to the facility, but the clinical record lacked documentation that a written Notice of Transfer/Discharge and the bed-hold policy were provided to the resident or representative, and lacked documentation that required information was conveyed to the receiving facility. The ADON and the Administrator both confirmed there was no documentation that these written notices were provided. For a resident with congestive heart failure and muscle weakness who was sent to the emergency room for painful urination and bloody urine, the clinical record lacked documentation that a Notice of Transfer/Discharge or bed-hold policy was given to the resident or representative, which the DON confirmed. Another resident with chronic respiratory failure and diabetes was discharged to the hospital for respiratory failure, and a resident with chronic kidney disease and dementia was discharged to the hospital, but in both cases there was no documentation that a written notice of transfer/discharge or bed-hold policy was provided to the residents or their representatives. Review of the facility’s Transfer and Discharge policy, dated 1/15/26, showed that the policy required the facility to provide written transfer/discharge notices and bed-hold information to residents and representatives and to provide specified information to receiving providers, but the records for these four residents did not contain the required documentation.
Failure to Document Target Behaviors and Non-Pharmacological Interventions Before Initiating Antipsychotic
Penalty
Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to document how a resident’s behaviors presented danger or distress to self or others, and failure to document non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior to initiating an antipsychotic medication. Resident 6 had documented diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and severe cognitive impairment, and was receiving sertraline for depression. A PASSAR identified only depression and dementia, and the admission MDS listed Alzheimer’s disease and depression as active diagnoses. Over several months, nursing progress notes documented that the resident intermittently reported unusual perceptions, such as believing there were men causing trouble, a man in her room, or a man wanting to marry her and yelling through the walls, but there was no documentation that these episodes caused danger to the resident or others or that they resulted in unmanageable distress. From late April through mid-July, nursing notes primarily described the resident’s frequent refusals of evening and morning medications, blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, insulin administration, hygiene care, and showers. Staff documented that the resident sometimes yelled at staff, said “Get out!”, was visibly upset by a room move, was leery of staff and asked to see name badges, and became upset about a pillow under her head until it was removed, after which she calmed down. The notes also recorded instances where the resident believed housekeeping had not cleaned her room or that she had not received medications when she had. However, there were no progress notes or assessments indicating that these behaviors were evaluated as dangerous, non-redirectable, or causing significant distress or functional impairment, and no detailed behavior monitoring logs were present as required by facility policy. On a psychiatric NP visit for initial psychotropic medication management, new mental health diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, and delusional disorder were added, and Seroquel 25 mg, an antipsychotic, was ordered. The clinical record did not contain a comprehensive evaluation to support these new diagnoses, and there was no documentation of target behaviors meeting the facility’s policy criteria for psychotropic use, such as behaviors representing danger to self or others, causing distress and impairment in functional abilities, or clearly attributable to psychosis or mania. The resident’s representative reported that the resident had no prior history of mental health disorders or psychiatric hospitalization and was unaware of the new diagnoses. The facility’s own psychotropic medication policy required identification and documentation of specific target behaviors, use and documentation of nonpharmacological interventions, and ongoing monitoring of behaviors and interventions, which were not reflected in the record for this resident.
Failure to Update PASARR Screens for New Mental Health Diagnoses and Psychotropic Medications
Penalty
Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure that Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level I screenings were accurate and updated when new mental health diagnoses and psychoactive medications were initiated for multiple residents. For one resident with dementia, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the PASARR completed on admission listed anxiety, depression, and dementia with sertraline and quetiapine, but did not include the PTSD diagnosis or the antidepressant Pristiq, despite the admission MDS and care plan documenting PTSD and a subsequent physician’s order for Pristiq. For another resident with Alzheimer’s disease, borderline personality disorder, delusional disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and depression, the PASARR only reflected depression and dementia with sertraline, even though additional mental health diagnoses were added later and an antipsychotic (quetiapine) was ordered for borderline personality disorder, and the quarterly MDS documented psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, and depression with antipsychotic and antidepressant use. A third resident had diagnoses including Alzheimer’s disease, depression, anxiety disorder, irritability and anger, and nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis. The PASARR for this resident listed dementia and anxiety with Risperdal but omitted the diagnosis of depression and the medications escitalopram and lorazepam, although physician’s orders were in place for escitalopram for depression and lorazepam for anxiety, and the admission MDS documented depression with antianxiety and antidepressant use. Interviews with the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that new Level I PASARR screens should have been completed when new mental health diagnoses and psychoactive medications were added, and that the PASARR for one resident, completed prior to arrival, should have included all mental health diagnoses and medications. The facility’s own policy required notification of the state mental health authority within 14 days after a significant change in mental condition and specified that a new Level I screen is required for new mental health diagnoses or newly prescribed psychotropic medications, which was not followed in these cases.
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