Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around January 2027
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Central Health Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A deficiency was cited when a facility area was found to contain accident hazards and lacked adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The report highlights that risks in the environment were not properly addressed and supervision was insufficient, but does not provide further specifics about the hazards or those affected.
A resident's medical record was incomplete and inaccurate, as vital signs taken after the resident returned from an elopement were not documented in the electronic health record. Instead, these vital signs were found only on a paper assignment sheet, which listed the resident's first name and lacked a time for the entries. The DON was unable to locate this information in the electronic record, contrary to facility policy requiring secure and complete recordkeeping.
The facility failed to establish a documented water management program, crucial for infection prevention and control. The maintenance director was unaware of Legionella and lacked training on water management. The infection preventionist knew about Legionella but stated that the maintenance director was responsible for the program. The administrator confirmed the absence of a water management program, and the facility's policy indicated that such a program should exist, led by the maintenance director.
The facility failed to maintain safe water temperatures in resident bathrooms, with several sinks exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a potential scalding hazard. Despite monthly checks showing elevated temperatures, no corrective actions were taken, and the maintenance director was unaware of safe limits. Five residents, including those with cognitive impairments, were exposed to these unsafe conditions, though no scalding incidents were reported.
The facility failed to manage food storage and labeling, with expired gelatin, applesauce, and turkey found in the kitchen refrigerator. Staff interviews revealed a lack of understanding of food storage policies, and the administrator was unaware of the expired items. The facility's policy required perishable items to be discarded after three days, but this was not adhered to, leading to the deficiency.
A resident reported a missing jean jacket, but the facility failed to follow its grievance process. Despite the resident's cognitive intactness and dependency on staff for dressing, the missing item was not resolved. Social services conducted a search and filled out a form, but it was misplaced, and the interdisciplinary team and administrator were not informed. The administrator confirmed the grievance process was not followed.
Failure to Maintain Accident-Free Environment and Adequate Supervision
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Summary
A deficiency was identified due to the failure to ensure that a specific area within the facility was free from accident hazards and that adequate supervision was provided to prevent accidents. The report notes that the environment posed risks that were not addressed, and supervision was insufficient to prevent potential incidents. No further details about the specific hazards, the nature of the supervision, or the residents involved are provided in the report.
Incomplete and Inaccurate Medical Record for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for a resident who was reviewed for this requirement. The resident's face sheet indicated admission in April, and a vital sign record from May did not include any entries after the resident returned from an elopement. A paper document dated in May listed the resident's first name only, along with vital signs recorded without a time, and did not include this information in the electronic medical record. During an interview, the DON was unable to locate the vital signs in the electronic record and found them only on an old nurse assignment sheet. The facility's policy requires all paper records to be stored securely in locked areas.
Failure to Implement Water Management Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to establish a documented water management program, which is a critical component of their infection prevention and control program. During interviews, the maintenance director (MD-A) admitted to not knowing what Legionella was and was unaware of the requirements for water management. He also stated that he did not have a water management program or an assessment with text and flow diagrams to identify how water traveled throughout the facility. MD-A had started his position in August 2024 and had not received any training on water management. The registered nurse (RN-A), who is also the infection preventionist, acknowledged her awareness of Legionella but indicated that the maintenance director was responsible for the water management program. The facility's administrator confirmed the absence of a water management program and an assessment of the building's water system, noting that MD-A was new and might need education on water management. The facility's infection prevention and control policy, dated January 6, 2025, stated that a water management program should be in place, with the maintenance director serving as the leader. However, the requested water management program and policy were not provided.
Unsafe Water Temperatures in Resident Bathrooms
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain safe water temperatures below 120 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathrooms, posing a potential scalding hazard. Observations and interviews revealed that the hot water in several residents' bathroom sinks exceeded the safe temperature limit, with readings ranging from 121.6 to 123.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The maintenance director, who was new to the role, was unaware of the safe maximum water temperature for resident rooms. Monthly water temperature checks documented temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, but no corrective actions were taken, and the form used for recording did not specify safe temperature parameters. Five residents, including those with cognitive impairments and those who were independent with toileting, were exposed to these unsafe water temperatures. Despite the elevated temperatures, no residents reported being scalded, and staff were not aware of any complaints or incidents related to hot water. The facility lacked a policy on maintaining and monitoring water temperatures in resident bathrooms, contributing to the oversight and failure to address the hazard effectively.
Improper Food Storage and Labeling in Facility Kitchen
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Summary
The facility failed to properly manage food storage and labeling, which could potentially affect all residents receiving food from the kitchen. During an observation, it was noted that 16 single-serve red gelatin containers, 23 single-serve applesauce containers, and an open container of turkey were stored in the main kitchen refrigerator with handwritten dates. These items were not discarded within the appropriate timeframe, as indicated by the facility's policy. The dietary manager confirmed that these items should have been discarded within five days to prevent foodborne illnesses, but they were not. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of understanding and adherence to the facility's food storage policies. An LPN was unsure of the significance of the dates on the applesauce containers, which were used for administering crushed medications to residents. The dietary manager admitted to being unaware of the last use of the gelatin and turkey. The facility's administrator was also unaware of the expired foods in the refrigerator, although he expected the dietary staff to follow proper labeling and discarding procedures. The facility's documented procedures required perishable items to be discarded after three days, but this was not followed, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Follow Grievance Process for Missing Personal Property
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to its grievance process regarding a missing personal item for a resident who was cognitively intact and dependent on staff for dressing. The resident reported a missing jean jacket, valued at approximately thirty dollars, which was last seen after being sent to the laundry. Despite informing multiple staff members, the resident did not receive any follow-up or resolution regarding the missing item. Social services acknowledged the resident's report and conducted a search, but the jacket was not found. A form was reportedly filled out, but it was misplaced, and the interdisciplinary team and administrator were not informed as required by the facility's policy. The administrator confirmed that the grievance process was not followed, as he was not made aware of the missing item, and the investigation was not completed as per the established procedure.
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