Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Cherry Ridge during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with a colostomy, who was cognitively intact, experienced a delay in call light response when requesting assistance with their colostomy bag. The facility's report indicated a maximum response time of over 32 minutes, which was acknowledged by the administrator as excessive.
A resident with an unstageable sacral pressure ulcer did not have the required dressing on their wound, as per physician's orders. The CNA observed the wound uncovered and exposed to feces, and reported it to the LPN, who did not recall the notification. The Wound Care Nurse was unaware of the issue until informed later, indicating a lapse in communication and care protocol adherence.
The facility failed to honor and accommodate food preferences for five residents by not providing necessary condiments with their meals. Residents reported frustration and inconvenience due to the frequent absence of condiments like syrup, salt, pepper, and ketchup, especially when meals were served in their rooms. The DON confirmed that condiments should have been provided according to diet orders.
The facility failed to prepare and distribute food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Staff were not properly testing sanitizer levels in the three-compartment sink and dishwasher. Additionally, during lunch service, dietary workers mishandled serving utensils, leading to potential contamination of food.
The facility failed to maintain a large gas deep fryer in a safe operating condition due to a significant buildup of grease in the lower compartment, which housed the fryer's internal components. The Dietary Manager confirmed the unsafe condition, and the Administrator and Administrator-In-Training were notified.
A resident requiring assistance with all ADLs was observed to have long, dirty fingernails despite multiple requests for nail care. Staff failed to return to trim the nails after initially soaking them, and subsequent requests were ignored. Observations confirmed the need for nail care, which was acknowledged by the DON.
The facility failed to ensure proper use of psychotropic medications for two residents. One resident did not have required lab work obtained while on Seroquel, and another resident was administered Geodon without an acceptable diagnosis documented in the medical record. The deficiencies were confirmed by the DON and ADON.
Delayed Call Light Response for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident was treated with dignity and respect by not responding to their call light in a timely manner. The resident, who was admitted with a colostomy and had a mental status score indicating cognitive intactness, used the call light three times to request assistance with emptying their colostomy bag. The facility's [NAME]-Care Report showed a maximum response time of 32 minutes and 34 seconds on the day the resident requested assistance. This delay in response was confirmed by the facility's administrator as being too long.
Failure to Maintain Dressing on Resident's Sacral Wound
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary treatment and services for a resident with a pressure ulcer, as evidenced by the lack of a dressing on the resident's sacral wound. The resident, who was admitted with an unstageable pressure ulcer of the sacrum, had a physician's order for wound care that included cleansing the wound, applying Calcium Alginate, and covering it with a silicone dressing. However, during an observation, it was found that the resident's sacral wound was uncovered and exposed, with feces present in the wound bed. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) had bathed the resident earlier and noticed the absence of the dressing, which she reported to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on duty. Despite this notification, the LPN did not recall being informed about the missing dressing. The Wound Care Nurse was also unaware of the situation until it was brought to her attention. The facility administrators were notified of these findings, highlighting a breakdown in communication and adherence to the prescribed wound care protocol.
Failure to Provide Condiments with Meals
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to honor and accommodate food preferences for five residents, as evidenced by the lack of condiments provided with their meals. Resident #39, who was cognitively intact, reported agitation due to the kitchen staff rarely providing necessary condiments, such as syrup for pancakes. Resident #17, with mild cognitive impairment, also reported frequently having to ask for condiments like salt, pepper, and ketchup. Both residents typically ate in their rooms and expressed frustration over the missing condiments. Resident #4, who was cognitively intact and on a renal diet, similarly reported never receiving condiments with her meals. Resident #47, who was alert and oriented, reported not being served condiments with all of his meals. Resident #22, also cognitively intact, mentioned that condiments were not always included on her meal tray, causing inconvenience when she had to wait for them to be delivered after her food was served. The Director of Nurses confirmed that all residents should have been served condiments with their meals in accordance with their diet orders, indicating a systemic issue in the facility's meal service process.
Failure to Ensure Proper Food Service Safety Standards
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to prepare and distribute food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. During a tour of the kitchen, it was observed that staff operating the three-compartment sink and dishwasher were not properly testing for the correct amount of sanitizer. One dietary worker incorrectly believed that the test strip turning purple indicated the water was warm enough, while another worker did not check the machine's water during the rinse cycle to determine the sanitizer level. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the staff needed further training on the proper use of test strips for sanitation purposes. Additionally, during a lunch service observation, a dietary worker dropped a pair of tongs into a pan of sliced turkey, with the handle submerged in the gravy. The worker then picked up the tongs with her bare hands and continued the meal service. Another dietary worker placed the handle of tongs on top of rolls, directly contacting the food. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the workers should have replaced the dropped tongs and should not have placed the tong handles in direct contact with the food.
Unsafe Condition of Deep Fryer Due to Grease Buildup
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain all mechanical equipment in a safe operating condition, specifically a large gas deep fryer in the kitchen. On 05/28/2024 at approximately 12:30 p.m., an observation revealed a significant buildup of grease in the lower compartment of the deep fryer, which housed the fryer's internal components. The grease buildup was thick and in direct contact with the internal components. The Dietary Manager confirmed the fryer was not in safe working condition and required cleaning. The Administrator and Administrator-In-Training were notified of this observation on 05/30/2024 at 3:02 p.m.
Failure to Provide Necessary Nail Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. Specifically, Resident #5, who required assistance with all activities of daily living, was observed to have long and dirty fingernails with black grime underneath. Despite having no cognitive impairment and requesting nail care multiple times, the resident's fingernails were not trimmed as promised by the staff. The resident reported that staff had soaked his fingernails in warm water weeks ago but did not return to trim them, and subsequent requests for nail care were also ignored. Observations on multiple occasions confirmed that Resident #5 continued to have long and dirty fingernails. During an interview and observation with an LPN, it was confirmed that the resident was in need of nail care. The Director of Nurses was informed of the situation and agreed that nail care should have been provided. The failure to provide necessary nail care services to Resident #5 was evident and documented through interviews, observations, and record reviews.
Failure to Ensure Proper Use of Psychotropic Medications
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents' drug regimens were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications. For Resident #24, the facility did not obtain the required Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) lab work in February 2024, despite the resident being on Seroquel, an antipsychotic medication. The resident had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and was cognitively intact, as indicated by a score of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). The Director of Nursing confirmed the absence of the required lab work during interviews on May 29 and May 30, 2024. For Resident #219, the facility administered Geodon, another antipsychotic medication, without an acceptable diagnosis documented in the medical record. The resident had multiple diagnoses, including hypertension, insomnia, and osteoarthritis, and was moderately cognitively impaired with a BIMS score of 10. The Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing confirmed the lack of a documented diagnosis for the use of Geodon during interviews on May 30, 2024.
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