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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of The South Shore during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to Timely Report Resident-to-Resident Verbal Altercation: Staff did not promptly report a verbal altercation between two residents to leadership as required by the abuse policy. A cognitively intact resident with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, insomnia, and Parkinson’s disease reported being threatened by a roommate, and a staff member witnessed the roommate yelling threats. The residents were separated, one resident was moved to another room, and police were contacted, but the night nurse did not notify leadership before leaving and the DON, Corporate Nurse, and Administrator later stated they were not informed in time.
Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse: A cognitively intact resident with anxiety, insomnia, depression, panic disorder, and Parkinson’s disease reported that a former roommate threatened to punch him/her, and staff documented a verbal altercation in which the roommate made threatening statements. The residents were separated, the resident was moved to another room, and police were contacted, but the incident was not reported to the state agency within the required timeframe. Interviews with the DON, Corporate Nurse, Administrator, and weekend supervisor showed the event was known to facility staff, but the required state report was not made.
A resident with Lewy Body Dementia and essential tremors was assessed as needing set-up and supervision for eating, but was observed left without staff support during meals. The resident struggled to manage food and drinks, mixed foods together, and had a shaking arm while trying to eat. Records and staff interviews confirmed the resident needed meal setup, cueing, and supervision, yet the required assistance was not consistently provided.
Unsecured medication carts and resident medications were observed in the facility. Two medication carts on the secured unit were left unlocked and unattended in hallways, including one that a nurse opened by pulling the lock open with her fingers. A resident with dementia, COPD, and chronic respiratory failure also had Lactaid tablets, an albuterol inhaler, and analgesic balm left unsecured on the overbed table and nightstand, despite staff stating the resident should not have medications at the bedside.
A resident with neurocognitive disorder and other conditions exhibited wandering and other behaviors that were not accurately reflected in the MDS Assessment, leading to a delay in developing a care plan. The discrepancy was identified after the resident walked out of the facility, revealing a coding error that prevented appropriate care planning.
A resident with complex medical conditions, including neurocognitive disorder and Parkinson's Disease, was admitted without a baseline care plan being developed or implemented within 48 hours. The resident exhibited wandering and agitation, and managed to leave the Facility through the main entrance. Interviews with staff confirmed the oversight.
A resident with neurocognitive disorder and other conditions exhibited wandering and exit-seeking behaviors upon admission, but the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan addressing these risks. Nursing progress notes documented the behaviors, but they were not captured in the Admission MDS Assessment, leading to a failure to trigger a Behavior Care Area Assessment. The resident eventually eloped from the facility, highlighting the deficiency.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of wandering successfully eloped from the facility after the receptionist mistakenly identified them as a visitor and unlocked the door. The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan addressing the resident's elopement risk, despite multiple indicators and documented behaviors.
Failure to Timely Report Resident-to-Resident Verbal Altercation
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Summary
The facility failed to implement its abuse policy when a verbal resident-to-resident altercation occurred between two residents and staff who were aware of the incident did not report it to leadership immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made. The facility’s policy required alleged abuse or mistreatment to be reported within the required timeframe so that reporting and investigation could occur. The incident involved Resident #42, who was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15 out of 15 and had diagnoses including anxiety, insomnia, depression, panic disorder, and Parkinson’s disease. According to the record, Resident #42 reported being verbally threatened by his/her roommate during the night. The incident report stated that Resident #83 threatened to “knock [the roommate’s] block off,” and Resident #42 reported being told to “shut the f*** up or I’ll come over there and punch you in the head.” A staff statement documented that a staff member witnessed Resident #83 standing by the bed yelling, “Get him/her the f*** out of here or I’ll knock his/her block off.” The residents were separated, Resident #42 was moved to another room, and police were contacted and came to the facility to take statements. The record also showed that the incident was not promptly escalated through the facility’s reporting chain. Nurse #3 stated the night shift nurse did not report the altercation to leadership before leaving the facility and did not complete an incident report before departure. Nurse #3 said she learned of the event when the night nurse was preparing to leave, then spoke with Resident #42, notified leadership, called police, and completed the incident report. The DON, Corporate Nurse, and Administrator each stated they were not notified in time or were aware only after the fact, and the Administrator said he did not report the incident to the State Survey Agency when he became aware of it.
Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was reported to the state agency within the required timeframe for one resident. The facility’s policies stated that alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment must be reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours if the events involve abuse or serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if they do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, and that the results of investigations must also be reported within 5 working days. Review of the Health Care Facility Reporting System showed the incident involving Resident #42 was not reported to the state agency within the required timeframe. Resident #42 was admitted in December 2024 with diagnoses including anxiety, insomnia, depression, panic disorder, and Parkinson’s disease. The resident’s MDS assessment dated 1/29/26 indicated the resident was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15 out of 15. During interview, Resident #42 stated that a former roommate had threatened to punch him/her a few weeks earlier and that he/she moved rooms after the incident. The resident also stated that police came and spoke with him/her after the incident. The incident report dated 3/28/26 documented that Resident #83 threatened the roommate and that Resident #42 reported being told, in substance, to shut up or the roommate would come over and punch him/her in the head. The report also documented that the residents were separated, Resident #42 was moved to another room, and local police were contacted and arrived to take statements. A staff statement included with the report indicated a staff member heard Resident #83 yelling, in substance, to get the resident out of there or the roommate would knock the resident’s block off. During interviews, the DON, Corporate Nurse, and Administrator stated they were aware of the incident after the fact or were not notified in time, and the Administrator said he did not report the incident to the State Survey Agency when he became aware of it.
Failure to Provide Ordered Meal Assistance
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The facility failed to ensure a resident received the level of assistance with ADLs that was identified in the resident’s assessments and care plan. The resident was admitted with Lewy Body Dementia and essential tremors. The MDS dated 3/16/26 indicated a BIMS score of 6 out of 15, showing severely impaired cognition, and indicated the resident needed supervision or touching assist with eating. The care plan dated 4/9/26 and the IDT decision to support Section GG dated 3/13/26 also identified the need for set-up/supervision assistance with eating. On 4/14/26, the resident was observed in bed with eyes closed while a breakfast tray sat on the overbed table untouched for an extended period. The tray remained unchanged during repeated observations until it was removed. Later that day, the resident was observed in the small dining room eating lunch without staff present for the first ten minutes. During the meal, the resident struggled to manage the food, including trying to open a juice container, attempting to locate and reposition the hot dog in the bun, mixing coleslaw into baked beans, and handling condiments and utensils without assistance. The resident also had a shaking arm while trying to bring a cup to the mouth. Additional observations and interviews showed the resident continued to receive meals without the level of support identified in the record. On 4/15/26, the resident was observed alone with a breakfast tray in the room and had eaten only a small amount by 9:00 A.M. Speech therapy notes documented decreased appetite, need for cues and encouragement, difficulty with self-feeding, and improved intake with one-to-one feeding. Staff interviews indicated the resident’s cognition fluctuated, the resident could become shaky, meals should have been set up, and a staff member should have been present in the small dining room to supervise and assist as needed. The rehab service manager stated there were no changes in the level of assistance since the March assessment, and the unit manager confirmed the assessment for set-up with supervision was accurate.
Unsecured medication carts and resident medications
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. On the secured unit, two medication carts were observed unlocked and unattended in the hallway when they were not in the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. One nurse left a medication cart unlocked and out of sight while entering a resident’s room, and a resident was seen self-propelling by the cart. Another cart on the East unit was also observed unlocked and unattended, with no nursing staff nearby; a nurse later opened the cart by pulling the lock open with her fingers and stated the cart was "half locked." The DON stated medication carts should always remain locked when not in use and that the lock must be opened with a key. The facility also failed to securely store medications for Resident #85, who was admitted with dementia, COPD, and chronic respiratory failure and had a MDS showing moderate cognitive impairment with a BIMS score of 12 out of 15. Surveyors observed Lactaid tablets, an albuterol inhaler, and a tube of analgesic balm left unsecured on the resident’s overbed table and nightstand on multiple occasions. Resident #85 stated he/she self-administered Lactaid tablets with meals as needed, while Nurse #2 said the resident should not have medication at the bedside. The DON stated Resident #85 should not have any medications left unsecured in the room, and the physician’s orders did not include an order for the analgesic balm.
Failure to Accurately Reflect Resident Behaviors in MDS Assessment
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The Facility failed to ensure that Resident #1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment accurately reflected his/her behaviors of wandering and repeated requests to go home. This failure contributed to a delay in developing a plan of care and implementing interventions to address these behaviors. Resident #1, who was admitted in March 2024 with diagnoses including neurocognitive disorder with Lewy Body Dementia, atrial fibrillation, depression, and Parkinson's Disease, exhibited behaviors such as wandering, intrusiveness, rummaging, and pacing, as documented in nursing progress notes. However, these behaviors were not captured in the MDS Assessment for the period from 03/12/24 to 03/18/24, leading to a lack of appropriate care planning for these behaviors. The discrepancy was identified during a facility investigation after Resident #1 walked out of the facility on 04/01/24. Interviews with the Social Worker, Director of Social Services, and Director of Nurses revealed that the coding error in the MDS Assessment prevented the triggering of a Behavior Care Area Assessment (CAA) and the subsequent development of a care plan for wandering and exit-seeking behaviors. The facility's policy requires accurate completion of the MDS to ensure proper care and individualized care plans for each resident, which was not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Implement Baseline Care Plan for New Admission
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Summary
The Facility failed to ensure that upon admission, a baseline care plan was developed and implemented for a resident with multiple complex medical conditions, including neurocognitive disorder with Lewy Body Dementia, atrial fibrillation, depression, and Parkinson's Disease. The resident exhibited behaviors such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, and verbalizing a desire to go home. Despite these immediate needs, the Facility did not document or implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission, as required by their policy. This lack of documentation and planning was confirmed through interviews with the Director of Social Services, the Case Manager, and the Director of Nurses, all of whom acknowledged the oversight. The deficiency was highlighted when the resident managed to leave the Facility through the main entrance after a staff member disengaged the lock. The incident occurred without any baseline care plan in place to address the resident's wandering and other immediate needs. The Facility's investigation and subsequent interviews revealed that the baseline care plan form for potential problems and areas of concern, including behaviors, was left blank. The Director of Nurses admitted to being unaware of the missing baseline care plan, which is against the Facility's expectations and policies.
Failure to Develop Comprehensive Care Plan for Wandering Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Interdisciplinary Team developed and implemented a person-centered comprehensive care plan for a resident who exhibited wandering behavior and verbalized a desire to go home upon admission. Despite the facility's policy requiring a comprehensive care plan with measurable objectives and time frames, the resident's care plan did not address the risk for wandering and/or elopement until after the resident had already eloped from the facility. The resident, diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder with Lewy Body Dementia, atrial fibrillation, depression, and Parkinson's Disease, showed consistent wandering and exit-seeking behaviors as documented in nursing progress notes. However, these behaviors were not captured in the Admission MDS Assessment, leading to a failure to trigger a Behavior Care Area Assessment and the subsequent development of an appropriate care plan. This oversight was acknowledged by the Social Worker and the Director of Social Services during interviews, who admitted to missing the nursing notes and not completing Section E of the MDS accurately. The Director of Nurses also confirmed that the coding error on the MDS led to the resident not being identified as at risk for wandering, resulting in the lack of a care plan for this behavior. The deficiency was highlighted when the resident successfully eloped from the facility, prompting a report to be submitted via the Health Care Facility Reporting System. The facility's expectation is to complete all sections of the MDS accurately to ensure a complete and accurate care plan is developed for each resident.
Failure to Prevent Resident Elopement
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Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent an elopement incident involving a resident diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder with Lewy Body Dementia, atrial fibrillation, depression, and Parkinson's Disease. Despite the resident's photograph being placed at the reception desk to alert staff of the elopement risk, the resident successfully exited the facility when the receptionist on duty unlocked the door. The resident was later found unharmed at a family member's home in another town. The resident had been admitted in March 2024 and exhibited wandering behaviors and a desire to go home, as documented in multiple nursing progress notes. The resident's cognitive assessments indicated moderate to severe cognitive impairment. Despite these indicators, the facility did not develop a comprehensive care plan addressing the resident's elopement risk. The Unit Manager and Assistant Director of Nurses acknowledged that they had not read the resident's admission notes or completed the necessary elopement assessments and care plans. Interviews with staff revealed that the resident frequently wandered and approached the front desk, where the receptionist would often have to call a nurse to escort the resident back to the unit. On the day of the incident, the receptionist mistakenly identified the resident as a visitor and allowed them to exit the facility. The Director of Nurses and the Administrator confirmed that the resident's photograph was displayed at the reception desk, but the receptionist failed to recognize the resident and prevent the elopement.
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