Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
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 Viking Manor Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Staff did not consistently wear gowns during high-contact care activities for two residents on enhanced barrier precautions, including those with a cholecystectomy tube and a Foley catheter. Despite facility policy and CDC guidance requiring gown and glove use for activities such as dressing, bathing, transferring, and device care, staff were observed and interviewed indicating gowns were only used for specific procedures, not for routine high-contact care. This resulted in a failure to follow infection prevention protocols.
Two residents who had previously received pneumococcal vaccines and had provided consent for updated immunizations did not receive the PCV20 or PCV21 vaccines as recommended by the CDC. The pharmacist responsible for administering the vaccines was not contacted in a timely manner, and there was no documentation that the updated vaccines were offered or administered, despite facility policy requiring adherence to CDC guidelines.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions During High-Contact Care Activities
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Staff failed to consistently implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) by not wearing gowns during high-contact care activities for two residents with significant care needs. One resident, who was severely cognitively impaired with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and depression, required total assistance with dressing, toileting, and transfers, and had a cholecystectomy tube. Staff were observed providing care such as transferring, toileting, and cleaning without wearing gowns, despite the resident being on EBP and physician orders specifying monitoring and changing dressings as needed. Nursing assistants stated that gowns were only necessary when caring for the cholecystectomy tube, not during other high-contact activities. Another resident, who was cognitively intact but had a history of stroke, hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and required maximal assistance with dressing and toileting due to a Foley catheter, also did not receive care in accordance with EBP. Staff were observed assisting with dressing, transferring, and bathing the resident without wearing gowns. Interviews with staff revealed a misunderstanding of when gowns were required, with several staff members indicating that gowns were only needed for catheter changes or bag switches, not for other high-contact care activities such as bathing or dressing. Facility policy and CDC guidance both specify that gowns and gloves are required for high-contact care activities under EBP, including dressing, bathing, transferring, hygiene, and device care. The director of nursing confirmed that gowns should be worn during these activities to prevent the spread of infection. However, observations and staff interviews demonstrated that this protocol was not consistently followed, resulting in a failure to ensure appropriate PPE use to prevent the spread of infection among residents on EBP.
Failure to Administer Pneumococcal Vaccinations per CDC Guidelines
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that two residents were offered or received pneumococcal vaccinations in accordance with CDC recommendations. Review of immunization records showed that one resident had previously received the PPSV23 vaccine, and another had received both the PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines, but neither had documentation indicating they were offered or received the updated PCV20 or PCV21 vaccines. Both residents had provided consent for the updated vaccinations, but there was no evidence in their medical records that the immunizations were administered. Interviews with the infection preventionist (IP) revealed that the pharmacist responsible for administering the vaccines was not contacted to provide the immunizations until an email was sent, and there was no indication that the specific residents were included in the request. The IP confirmed that, despite consent being obtained, the vaccinations had not been given, and the pharmacist had not been contacted prior to the recent email. The director of nursing (DON) acknowledged that the residents should have received the updated immunizations according to CDC guidelines. Facility policy stated that immunizations would be offered in accordance with CDC recommendations, but this was not followed for the two residents identified.
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