Sikeston Convalescent Center
Inspection history, citations, penalties and survey trends for this long-term care facility in Sikeston, Missouri.
- Location
- 103 Kennedy Drive, Sikeston, Missouri 63801
- CMS Provider Number
- 265479
- Inspections on file
- 15
- Latest survey
- June 5, 2025
- Citations (last 12 mo.)
- 0
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Sikeston Convalescent Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple chronic conditions experienced a significant decline, leading to EMS transport to the hospital. Staff did not notify the resident's designated representative or emergency contact as required by facility policy, instead assuming a family member present would relay the information. There was no documentation of direct notification to the emergency contact.
Two residents with cognitive and physical impairments were left in urine-saturated briefs and did not receive complete incontinent care, as staff failed to clean the pelvic and groin areas during hygiene routines. Multiple residents reported delays in being checked or changed, and staff interviews confirmed that all soiled areas should be cleaned, but this was not consistently done.
Staff failed to change gloves and perform hand hygiene between dirty and clean tasks while providing incontinent care to two residents with cognitive and physical impairments. Both residents required extensive assistance, and the facility did not have a policy addressing infection control practices for incontinent care. Interviews confirmed staff should have changed gloves and performed hand hygiene, but this was not done during observed care.
The facility failed to reconcile narcotics at each shift change for all medication carts, affecting all residents. Numerous missed opportunities for reconciliation were found across various shifts and halls. Interviews revealed the absence of a specific policy on narcotic reconciliation, despite staff acknowledging the best practice of having both on-coming and off-going staff sign the log.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen, with grease buildup on cooking pans and dirty cleaning tools on the dish machine. Food items in the walk-in freezer and dry foods area were improperly stored, with several items opened, unsealed, and without labels or dates. Ice buildup was also observed in the freezer. These practices were contrary to the facility's policies, as confirmed by interviews with the dietary staff and administrator.
A facility failed to document a code status for a resident, despite policy requirements for CPR unless a DNAR or DNR order is present. The resident's medical record, including the face sheet, baseline care plan, and Physician's Order Sheet, lacked this documentation. Interviews with the DON and Administrator confirmed the expectation for code status documentation upon admission.
The facility failed to maintain a safe and homelike environment, with observations of spider webs, dirt, exposed sheetrock, and broken mini-blinds. A resident's Geri-chair was also in poor condition, with worn protective covering. Staff interviews revealed a lack of effective documentation and follow-up on maintenance issues.
A facility failed to develop a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for a resident, as required by its policy. The plan, which should address immediate health and safety needs and include initial goals and physician orders, was not completed in the specified timeframe. Interviews with the DON and Administrator confirmed the expectation for timely completion, highlighting a deficiency in meeting professional care standards.
A facility failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for a resident prescribed Seroquel for depression, contrary to policy requiring specific conditions for antipsychotic use. The resident, with a history of depression, was on Seroquel and Zoloft, but no behaviors or appropriate diagnosis were documented. The resident experienced excessive sleepiness from Seroquel, leading to refusal of the medication, yet it continued to be administered without proper justification.
The facility exceeded the acceptable medication error rate due to improper insulin administration for two residents. An LPN failed to prime insulin pens and did not leave the needle under the skin for the required duration, leading to a 7.41% error rate. Interviews confirmed the need to prime pens with two units, which was not adhered to.
The facility failed to maintain dumpsters properly, leaving lids open and allowing trash to scatter, including soiled briefs and food waste. Staff interviews confirmed that dumpsters should be closed after use, but observations showed mattresses and foam cups scattered around the area.
The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) during wound care for several residents. An LPN did not wear an isolation gown while performing wound care, despite the facility's policy requiring gowns and gloves to prevent the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. Observations showed that EBP signage was often missing, and interviews with staff confirmed the expectation for gown use, which the LPN admitted to forgetting.
A resident with multiple health conditions suffered a left femur fracture due to an improper transfer by a nurse aide who attempted a two-person assist alone without a gait belt. The incident was not immediately reported, delaying medical assessment and intervention.
A resident's family was not notified after the resident's leg was injured during a transfer, resulting in pain and a subsequent hospital transfer for a fractured femur. Despite the resident's complaints and a request for pain medication, the facility failed to inform the family of the incident and the hospital transfer, as confirmed by staff interviews.
Failure to Notify Resident Representative After Significant Change in Condition
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The facility failed to follow its policy regarding notification of a resident's designated representative or emergency contact after a significant change in the resident's condition. Specifically, for one resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple chronic diagnoses, including diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, anemia, chronic kidney disease, and COPD, there was no documentation that the resident's representative or emergency contact was notified when the resident experienced a decline in condition. The resident became lethargic, cold, and unresponsive, prompting staff to call EMS, who subsequently transported the resident to the hospital. Despite the presence of a family member at the facility during the incident, the emergency contact listed in the resident's records was not notified, and there was no documentation of any attempt to contact the designated representative. Interviews with staff and administration revealed a misunderstanding, as the administrator assumed the family member present would inform the emergency contact, contrary to facility policy, which requires direct notification by staff. This lapse resulted in a failure to ensure proper communication with the resident's representative during a critical change in the resident's status.
Failure to Provide Complete Incontinent Care and Timely Checks
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The facility failed to provide appropriate care and services to two residents who were incontinent of bladder, resulting in both being left in urine-saturated briefs with a strong urine odor. Observations revealed that during incontinent care, staff did not adequately clean the residents' pelvic and groin areas, only washing the buttocks and backs of the legs before applying a clean brief. This incomplete hygiene practice was observed for both residents, despite their care plans indicating a need for extensive assistance with activities of daily living, including toileting and hygiene. Resident #4 had a history of cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and vascular dementia, with moderate cognitive impairment and dependence for toileting hygiene. Resident #5 had diagnoses including Parkinsonism, ataxia, spinal stenosis, and hemiplegia, also with moderate cognitive impairment and dependence for toileting hygiene. Both residents were observed to be left in urine-saturated briefs prior to care, and the care provided did not include cleaning of the front and peri areas as required. Interviews with residents indicated delays in being checked or changed, with some residents reporting being left wet for extended periods and staff not returning after call lights were activated. Staff interviews confirmed that all soiled areas should be cleaned during incontinent care, and the DON stated that residents should be checked every two hours if incontinent. However, the facility lacked a specific policy on the timing of incontinence checks, and the observed care did not meet the expected standards for thorough cleaning.
Failure to Follow Infection Control Practices During Incontinent Care
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The facility failed to implement proper infection prevention and control practices during incontinent care for two residents with significant cognitive and physical impairments. Observations revealed that staff, including nurse aides and certified nurse aides, did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene between dirty and clean tasks while providing care to residents who were incontinent of bladder and bowel. Specifically, after unfastening and removing urine-saturated briefs and washing the residents' buttocks and legs, staff proceeded to place clean briefs and secure them without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene in between these steps. Both residents involved had moderate cognitive impairment and required extensive assistance with activities of daily living, including toileting hygiene. The facility also lacked a policy addressing infection control practices during incontinent care. Interviews with the Infection Preventionist and the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff should have changed gloves and performed hand hygiene between dirty and clean tasks, while one staff member was unaware of any mistakes made during the care provided.
Failure to Reconcile Narcotics at Shift Changes
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The facility failed to ensure proper reconciliation of narcotics at each shift change for all five medication carts, potentially affecting all residents. The review of narcotic count logs revealed numerous missed opportunities for reconciliation across various shifts and halls. For instance, on A Hall, staff missed 11 out of 44 opportunities during the 7 A.M. - 7 P.M. shift from 11/27/24 to 12/18/24, and 13 out of 44 opportunities during the 7 P.M. - 7 A.M. shift from 12/18/24 to 01/08/25. Similar patterns of missed reconciliations were observed in B Hall, C Hall, D Hall, and the Medication Room Nurse Narcotic Count Log, indicating a widespread issue with narcotic reconciliation practices. Interviews with staff, including a Certified Medical Technician (CMT), the Corporate Nurse, the Director of Nursing, and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), confirmed that the facility lacked a specific policy on narcotic reconciliation documentation. Although it was acknowledged as best practice for both on-coming and off-going staff to sign the narcotic reconciliation log, this was not consistently followed. The Administrator also confirmed the absence of a specific policy, despite recognizing the importance of having two staff sign off for each shift. This lack of policy and inconsistent practice led to the deficiency in narcotic reconciliation.
Sanitation and Food Storage Deficiencies in Kitchen
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The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the food service area, as observed during a survey. There was a buildup of grease and a black substance on several cooking pans stored on metal shelf racks, and a white substance on the dish machine. Additionally, dirty cleaning tools and debris were found on top of the dish machine, and soiled blankets were on the floor in front of it. These conditions indicate a lack of proper cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment, which is contrary to the facility's policy requiring daily cleaning and sanitization. Furthermore, the facility did not properly store food items in the walk-in freezer and dry foods area. Several food items, including mozzarella cheese, sliced cheeses, and various frozen goods, were found opened, unsealed, and without labels or dates. The walk-in freezer also had significant ice buildup on the floor and under metal racks. The facility's policy mandates that all foods be sealed, labeled, and dated once opened, and that the freezer be free of ice buildup. Interviews with the Assistant Dietary Manager, Dietary Manager, and Administrator confirmed that these practices were expected but not followed, leading to the observed deficiencies.
Failure to Document Code Status for a Resident
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The facility failed to document a code status for a resident outside the sample of 17 residents, with a total facility census of 66. The facility's policy on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) requires that CPR be provided unless there is a physician's order for no CPR, such as a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) or Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. However, the policy did not address the documentation of code status throughout the resident's medical record. Upon review, it was found that the medical record of a resident admitted with diagnoses including a urinary tract infection, altered mental status, and cerebral infarction, lacked documentation of a code status on the face sheet, baseline care plan, Physician's Order Sheet (POS), and care plan. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator revealed that both expected the code status to be documented on the baseline care plan upon a new resident's admission. If not documented there, it should be present on the face sheet, POS, and care planned. The absence of this documentation indicates a failure to adhere to the facility's expectations and policy regarding the documentation of code status, which is crucial for ensuring appropriate emergency care decisions are made for residents.
Facility Fails to Maintain Safe and Homelike Environment
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The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment for its residents, as evidenced by multiple observations of environmental deficiencies. Over several days, surveyors noted a buildup of spider webs and dirt on the outside ceilings of the awnings at the front entrance and near the personnel dining room and kitchen. Inside the facility, rooms were observed with exposed sheetrock, peeled paint, and dark scuff marks on the walls. Additionally, broken slats were noted on a mini-blind in one of the rooms. These conditions were not documented in the maintenance log, indicating a lack of monitoring and timely addressing of environmental concerns. Resident #4's equipment was also found to be in poor condition, with the protective covering worn off and rough edges on the left-side armrest of their Geri-chair. This was observed while the resident was using the chair in the dining room, potentially affecting their comfort and safety. Interviews with the Maintenance Supervisor, Administrator, and Housekeeper A revealed that there was an expectation for staff to document environmental issues in a maintenance log, but this was not being done effectively. The maintenance and housekeeping staff were responsible for addressing these issues, but the lack of documentation and follow-up led to the deficiencies observed.
Failure to Implement Baseline Care Plan Within 48 Hours
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The facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for a resident, identified as Resident #9, which is a requirement according to the facility's policy. The baseline care plan is intended to address the resident's immediate health and safety needs and should include instructions for effective, person-centered care that meets professional standards. The policy specifies that this plan must include initial goals based on admission orders, discussions with the resident or their representative, and physician orders. However, the baseline care plan for Resident #9 was not completed within the required timeframe, as evidenced by the medical record showing the plan dated after the 48-hour window. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator confirmed the expectation that a baseline care plan should be completed within 48 hours of a new admission. Both acknowledged that the plan should reflect pertinent information regarding the resident's care areas. Despite these expectations, the facility did not adhere to its policy, resulting in a deficiency in meeting the professional standards of quality care for Resident #9.
Inappropriate Use of Psychotropic Medication Without Proper Diagnosis
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The facility failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for the use of a psychotropic medication for Resident #45. The resident was prescribed Seroquel, an antipsychotic medication, for depression without proper documentation of behaviors or an appropriate diagnosis. The facility's policy requires that antipsychotic medications be used only for specific conditions as documented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and Seroquel was not indicated for the treatment of insomnia or depression in this case. Resident #45 had a medical history of congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, muscle weakness, and insomnia. The resident was on several different depression medications in the past without success and was started on Seroquel along with Zoloft to improve symptoms. However, there was no documentation of behaviors or an appropriate diagnosis for the use of Seroquel. The resident's diagnosis was later corrected to major depressive disorder, but the pharmacy consultant noted that Seroquel was not indicated for the treatment of insomnia or depression. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the resident had not exhibited any behaviors that would warrant the use of Seroquel. The resident reported that the medication caused excessive sleepiness, leading to refusal of the medication. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the recommendations from the pharmacy consultant were sent to the physicians, but the issue persisted. The facility staff had requested a decrease in the Seroquel dosage due to the resident's complaints, but the medication was still being administered without a proper diagnosis.
Medication Error Rate Exceeds Acceptable Threshold
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The facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than five percent, resulting in a rate of 7.41% due to errors in insulin administration for two residents. The errors were observed during medication administration for two residents, where the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) did not follow the manufacturer's instructions for priming the insulin pens and did not leave the needle under the skin for the recommended duration. Specifically, the LPN administered insulin without priming the pen with the required two units and removed the needle from the skin too quickly, contrary to the instructions for both the Humalog and Fiasp insulin pens. Resident #7 had orders for insulin aspart to be administered subcutaneously before meals, with a specific sliding scale based on blood sugar levels. During an observation, the LPN administered 9 units of insulin aspart but failed to prime the pen and did not leave the needle under the skin for the required time. Similarly, Resident #16 had orders for Humalog insulin with a sliding scale, and the LPN administered 3 units without priming the pen and removed the needle too soon. Interviews with the LPN, another nurse, and the Director of Nursing confirmed the requirement to prime the insulin pens with two units before administration, which was not followed in these instances.
Improper Disposal and Maintenance of Dumpsters
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The facility failed to ensure that the dumpsters were closed and maintained properly to prevent pest access and contain garbage. Observations over several days revealed that the dumpster lids were left open, with visible trash including boxes, trash bags, soiled briefs, gloves, and scattered food. Additionally, a bed mattress and a box spring mattress were found on the ground near the dumpsters, along with scattered white foam cups and bowls. Interviews with various staff members, including the Assistant Dietary Manager, Dietary Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and the Administrator, confirmed that staff were expected to close the dumpster lids after discarding trash. The Maintenance Supervisor was responsible for the upkeep of the outside grounds, and the Administrator expected no debris or large items to be left around the dumpsters. Housekeeper A also stated that staff should always close the dumpster lids after discarding trash.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions During Wound Care
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The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) during wound care for several residents, as observed during a survey. The facility's policy on EBP, which is designed to prevent the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms, requires the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact resident care activities, such as wound care. However, during observations, it was noted that the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) did not wear an isolation gown while performing wound care on multiple residents, despite the presence of wounds that required such precautions. For Resident #60, the LPN did not wear an isolation gown while changing a dressing on the resident's left heel. Similarly, for Resident #32, the LPN failed to don a gown while cleaning a wound on the coccyx. In both cases, EBP signage was not posted outside the residents' rooms. For Residents #46, #45, and #24, although EBP signage was present, the LPN still did not wear a gown during wound care procedures. Additionally, Resident #3's wound care was conducted without a gown and without EBP signage outside the room. Interviews with facility staff, including the Corporate Nurse, Infection Preventionist, and Director of Nursing, confirmed that the expectation was for staff to wear gowns and gloves when providing care to residents with wounds or other conditions requiring EBP. The LPN involved acknowledged forgetting to wear a gown during the wound care procedures. This oversight indicates a failure to adhere to the facility's infection control policy, potentially increasing the risk of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms.
Improper Transfer Technique Leads to Resident Injury
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The facility failed to provide a safe transfer for a resident, resulting in a significant injury. A nurse aide attempted to transfer a resident, who required a two-person assist, alone by bear hugging and pivoting the resident. This improper technique led to the resident's left leg twisting and ultimately resulted in a left femur fracture. The resident, who had a history of hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, and diabetes mellitus, was dependent on assistance for chair to bed transfers, as documented in their care plan. The incident occurred when the nurse aide, NA A, did not wait for assistance from CNA B and attempted the transfer alone without using a gait belt, which was against the facility's policy. During the transfer, the resident's weight caused them to slide, and their left leg became entangled in the wheelchair, leading to the injury. Despite the resident's complaints of leg pain following the incident, the aides involved did not immediately report the incident to the nursing staff, delaying appropriate medical assessment and intervention. The Director of Nursing (DON) and other nursing staff were not made aware of the incident until much later, which hindered timely monitoring and treatment of the resident's injury. The lack of communication and failure to follow established transfer protocols contributed to the severity of the resident's injury. The incident was not documented in the electronic medical record until several days later, further complicating the situation and delaying necessary medical care.
Failure to Notify Family of Resident's Injury and Hospital Transfer
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The facility failed to notify a resident's family in a timely manner after an incident where the resident's left leg became entangled in a wheelchair during a transfer, resulting in pain and subsequent injury. The resident, who had diagnoses including hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, and diabetes mellitus, was dependent on assistance for chair-to-bed transfers and had a moderate cognitive impairment. Despite the resident's complaints of pain and a request for pain medication, there was no documentation of the family or responsible party being notified of the incident. Further, the facility did not inform the family when the resident was transferred to the hospital due to increased pain in the affected leg, which was later diagnosed as a fractured femur. Interviews with staff revealed that the family should have been notified of both the incident and the hospital transfer, but this did not occur. The responsible party only became aware of the situation when visiting the resident and finding them absent from the facility, having been sent to the hospital without prior notification.
Latest citations in Missouri
Staff failed to protect a cognitively intact, independent resident from sexual abuse when a CNA repeatedly entered the resident’s room when the roommate was absent or asleep, hugged the resident, and kissed the resident on the mouth without the resident’s initiation or encouragement. A housekeeper observed the CNA return to the resident’s room, then saw the CNA and the resident in a full hug with the CNA kissing the resident on the mouth through a partially open door, and reported the incident. The resident later reported that these contacts were inappropriate and made the resident uncomfortable, while the CNA admitted to hugging the resident but denied kissing and believed hugging was not inappropriate, despite the facility’s abuse policy defining sexual abuse as any non-consensual sexual contact and requiring immediate reporting of abuse allegations.
Staff failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse to state authorities within the required two-hour timeframe after a cognitively intact resident with multiple psychiatric diagnoses reported being forced to touch another resident’s genitals in a dining room. A CNA observed the contact and notified an LPN, who separated the residents and obtained conflicting accounts, including a statement from the alleged victim that the act was forced. The facility’s investigation documented the allegation but did not show timely notification to the Department of Health and Senior Services, and state records confirmed the report was not made until more than 24 hours later. In interviews, the administrator stated the event was viewed as consensual and linked to the residents’ prior sexual history, while the LPN reported having informed the administrator the same day that the resident said the act was forced.
A resident with Alzheimer’s disease, severe cognitive impairment, and identified elopement risk was housed on a secured unit but was able to leave the building unnoticed when a floor tech exited through a coded door without ensuring it closed and no one followed. Staff last observed the resident near the nurses’ station and dining room, and when a CMT attempted to pass medications later, the resident could not be found, triggering a Code Pink and search. Multiple staff reported that the door alarm did not sound that night and that the door could be opened by pushing on it for several seconds or by using a code without an alarm. The facility’s investigation determined the door between the rehab and secured units was not securely closed after staff use, allowing the resident to elope and later be found in the community by EMS and transported to the ER without documented injury.
Facility staff did not fully develop or implement a comprehensive water management program to control Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. Although a written policy and an undated Water Management Plan existed, they lacked key elements such as a documented water management team, evidence of monthly monitoring review, documentation of baseline or annual Legionella testing, and specific guidance for identified high-risk areas like dead legs and unused bathrooms. Water temperature, pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids were checked intermittently in random rooms without clearly identifying locations or consistently including all high-risk areas. The maintenance director reported flushing lines frequently but documenting checks only biweekly and not testing for Legionella, and was unfamiliar with the specific high-risk areas in the plan. Leadership, including the Regional Administrator, owner, and administrator, demonstrated limited knowledge of who performed Legionella testing, how the plan should be implemented, and the specific risk areas, control measures, and corrective actions required.
Staff failed to follow the facility’s emergency transfer/discharge policy when they discharged a resident to a local hospital for safety reasons and refused to allow the resident to return. The resident had been in the facility less than 24 hours, refused care, and made threats that scared staff, leading the administrator to authorize an immediate emergency discharge. Documentation included a progress note and an Immediate Discharge Notice listing the hospital as the discharge location for resident and staff safety, despite the administrator acknowledging that a hospital is not an appropriate discharge location. These actions resulted in the resident being discharged to a hospital without an appropriate emergency discharge notice that ensured the transfer met the resident’s needs/preferences and prepared the resident for a safe transfer/discharge.
A resident with significant GI history, chronic anemia, and recurrent constipation had physician orders and facility protocols requiring close bowel movement (BM) monitoring and a stepwise bowel regimen, as well as multiple medications for GI conditions, constipation, and other comorbidities. Staff failed to consistently document BMs, did not implement ordered bowel interventions when BMs were absent for several consecutive days, and delayed notifying the physician until the resident had gone multiple days without a BM and developed coffee‑ground emesis, leading to hospital evaluation where fecal impaction and stercoral colitis were documented. The care plan was not updated to reflect increased BM monitoring after a prior hospitalization for constipation/impaction, and the TAR showed missed documentation of ordered BM checks. In addition, the MAR showed repeated refusals of numerous medications throughout the month, including GI, cardiac, constipation, and psychiatric drugs, yet there was no documentation that the physician was notified of these frequent refusals, despite facility policy requiring reporting of medication refusals.
Surveyors found that the facility failed to keep call lights within reach for two residents, despite a policy requiring accessible call lights and frequent checks for those unable to use them. One resident, with multiple medical conditions, an above‑knee amputation, moderate cognitive impairment, and a history of numerous falls, was repeatedly observed asleep in a wheelchair by the bed with the call light on the floor or under the bed, and the care plan did not address the resident’s falls or related interventions. Another resident with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, contractures of all extremities, and hospice care needs was observed lying in bed with the call light at the foot of the bed or under the bed, out of reach, even though the care plan specified the call light should be within reach. Staff, including an LPN, a CNA, the Administrator, and the DON, all stated that call lights should always be within reach for all residents, and that frequent rounding was expected when residents could not use the call light, confirming that practice did not align with stated expectations.
A non-verbal resident with severely impaired cognition and total dependence for ADLs was seated in a WC with an arm looped around the WC handle when a CNA/restorative aide repeatedly attempted to reposition the arm to the front. Despite the resident’s non-verbal refusals and resistance, the aide pried the resident’s fingers from the WC wheel, grabbed the arm, and forcefully jerked it forward, causing the resident’s body to lurch and nearly fall from the chair. Video review showed the aide tugging and pulling on the arm multiple times as the resident refused further assistance, and a staff witness reported the aide was yelling and grabbing at the resident while the resident fought to get free. The resident later stated staff were rough and that he/she was afraid. These actions, inconsistent with the resident’s care plan and the facility’s abuse policy, resulted in a finding that the resident was subjected to physical abuse.
Two residents with significant risk factors for skin breakdown did not receive consistent, accurately documented wound care. One resident with multiple comorbidities and existing pressure-related wounds had no skin or wound interventions on the care plan, lacked an EMR order for a newly identified ankle wound, and had numerous missed or undocumented treatments for buttocks, hip, and ankle wounds, including barrier creams and Medi Honey applications. Another high-risk resident with a low Braden score had no skin-related care plan, an ankle wound that was reported as healed while MAR/TAR entries continued, weekly skin checks documented as normal despite an active ankle dressing, and a right ankle wound that went unreported in shift report until surveyors observed an outdated dressing; subsequent documentation by the wound specialist and facility conflicted on the wound’s type and measurements. The DON later confirmed expectations that staff follow wound policies, enter and document orders and refusals in the EMR, and update care plans, which were not met in these cases.
The facility failed to implement and document effective fall interventions for a resident with an above‑knee amputation, lower extremity impairment, and a history of multiple witnessed and unwitnessed falls related to attempting independent transfers. Although the care plan noted general assistance needs, it did not address the repeated falls or specify individualized fall‑prevention measures, and fall investigations recorded no new interventions despite ongoing events. Surveyors observed the resident in a wheelchair by the bed multiple times with the call light out of reach on the floor. In addition, the facility did not complete a required smoking safety assessment for a resident with Huntington’s disease, weakness, and moderately impaired cognition, even though this resident was observed smoking outside and facility policy required a smoking assessment at admission to determine needed supervision.
Failure to Protect a Resident From Non-Consensual Sexual Contact by CNA
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Facility staff failed to protect a cognitively intact resident from sexual abuse when a CNA engaged in non-consensual physical contact. The resident’s quarterly MDS showed the resident was cognitively intact and care plan indicated independence with ADLs. On the morning in question, a housekeeper observed the CNA go to the nurses’ station from the direction of the resident’s room, look around, then quickly return to the resident’s room. When the housekeeper approached to clean the room, the door was slightly open; after a quiet knock and looking in, the housekeeper saw the CNA and the resident in a full hug, with the CNA kissing the resident on the mouth. The housekeeper then reported this observation to another housekeeper, who in turn reported it to the administrator. The facility’s abuse and neglect policy defined sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident and required immediate reporting of all abuse allegations to the administrator. In a written statement, the CNA acknowledged going to the resident’s room and hugging the resident, claiming it was to comfort the resident, and denied kissing the resident, stating that hugging residents was not considered inappropriate. In contrast, the resident documented and later stated in interviews that the CNA had repeatedly come into the room when the roommate was absent or asleep to hug and kiss the resident, that these actions were not initiated or encouraged by the resident, and that the resident felt uncomfortable and did not want to be kissed. The resident also reported not disclosing these incidents earlier due to concern about how the CNA might treat the resident and the resident’s friends.
Failure to Timely Report Allegation of Sexual Abuse to State Authorities
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Facility staff failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) within the required two-hour timeframe. The facility’s abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation prevention program, revised April 2021, states staff will identify and investigate all possible incidents of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or misappropriation of resident property and report any allegations within timeframes required by federal requirements. Resident #1, assessed as cognitively intact on a quarterly MDS dated 2/12/26, had diagnoses including schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. On 3/29/26, CNA A reported to LPN B that Resident #1 was seen touching Resident #2’s privates in the main dining room; CNA A separated the residents, and LPN B interviewed both residents. Resident #1 stated Resident #2 forced him/her to touch his/her privates, while Resident #2 denied the allegation. The facility’s investigation, dated 3/30/26, documented that Resident #1 reported assisting Resident #2 in playing with his/her privates but stated he/she was forced to assist. The investigation record did not show that facility staff contacted DHSS within the required two-hour timeframe after the allegation was reported. Review of the DHSS database confirmed that the facility did not report the allegation of sexual abuse until more than 24 hours after Resident #1 made the allegation. During interviews, the administrator stated he/she would have reported within two hours if the act was not consensual and claimed he/she was not informed that Resident #1 said he/she was forced until 3/30/26, characterizing the situation as involving residents with a past sexual history who were upset because they were caught. However, LPN B stated that on 3/29/26 at 10:12 A.M. he/she called the administrator and explained in detail that Resident #1 said he/she was forced into the sexual act, and that the administrator responded that the residents had a sexual history, so it was okay.
Failure to Secure Door and Supervise Wanderer Resulting in Elopement
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure a secured unit door was properly secured and supervised, allowing an at-risk resident to exit the building unnoticed. The resident had Alzheimer’s disease, an anxiety disorder, hearing loss, and was assessed as severely cognitively impaired on the MDS. An Elopement Risk Evaluation identified the resident as ambulatory, wandering aimlessly, and at risk for elopement, and the care plan documented that the resident was on a secured unit with impaired cognitive function. Despite this, the resident was last seen around the nurses’ station and dining room in the early evening and was not continuously monitored in a way that prevented unsupervised access to an exit door. On the evening of the incident, staff reported seeing the resident around 8:00–8:10 p.m. near the nurses’ station and dining room. A CMT later attempted to pass medications to the resident at approximately 8:30 p.m. and discovered the resident was not in their room, prompting a Code Pink and an internal search of the unit and facility. Staff, including the CMT and CNA, reported that the door alarm did not sound the night the resident left, and that previously the door could be opened by pushing on it for several seconds, or by using a code, without an alarm sounding. The Administrator and DON stated that prior to the elopement, the doors were configured so that pushing and holding the bar for 15–20 seconds would open the door and trigger an alarm, but staff did not hear an alarm at the time of the incident. A floor tech working on the secured unit acknowledged exiting through the coded door between the rehab and secured units during the relevant time frame and not checking whether anyone was following or whether the door clicked shut behind them, despite prior training to watch the door for residents attempting to leave. The facility’s investigation concluded that the entry door to the facility was not securely closed after staff exited the unit, creating an opportunity for unauthorized egress, and determined that the resident exited through the door between the rehab and secured unit. The resident was later found by EMS approximately 1.5 miles from the facility, wandering and only alert to self, and was transported to the hospital, where no injuries were documented. The nurse practitioner noted the resident was a wanderer, fairly new to the facility, and expected staff to check on the resident every one to two hours.
Incomplete Legionella Water Management and Monitoring Program
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Facility staff failed to develop and implement complete policies and procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance of the facility’s water systems to inhibit the growth of waterborne pathogens, including Legionella. CMS guidance (QSO-17-30) requires certified healthcare facilities to have water management policies and procedures, including a facility risk assessment, a water management program aligned with ASHRAE standards and CDC toolkit, specified testing protocols with acceptable ranges and documentation of results and corrective actions, and compliance with applicable regulations. The facility’s Legionella Infection policy, dated 03/05/20, stated these requirements but the actual implementation and supporting documents did not meet them. Review of the facility’s Water Management Plan showed it included a risk assessment that identified several high-risk areas, such as dead legs in specific rooms and departments, empty resident room bathrooms, and low-rise floor sinks in housekeeping closets. The plan stated that environmental testing would be conducted if there was difficulty maintaining water systems within control limits or if a healthcare-associated Legionella case occurred, and it instructed staff to perform baseline Legionella testing at four specified sites. However, the plan lacked a list of designated water management team members, documentation of monthly review of scheduled monitoring, documentation of baseline or annual Legionella testing, and specific guidance related to the identified high-risk areas. The facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program, dated 04/10/19, did not contain information related to Legionella. Record review of the Resident Room Water Temperature and Checklist for a three-month period showed staff tested water temperatures in random resident rooms on both wings and also tested water pH, chlorine, and total dissolved solids, but did not indicate the testing locations or include results for all identified high-risk areas. In interviews, the maintenance director reported flushing resident room water lines almost daily but only documenting water checks every two weeks, testing pH and chlorine every two weeks, and not testing for Legionella; the director was familiar with the water management plan only generally and was not familiar with the specific high-risk areas. The Regional Administrator stated the facility should have annual Legionella testing but did not know who conducted it. The owner indicated that corporate maintained a template Water Management Policy but that the facility administrator was responsible for developing and implementing a facility-specific plan. The administrator stated the water management plan should include how water is tested monthly, believed Legionella testing was only done if there was suspicion or a positive case, had not updated the plan since an earlier review, did not document the water management team membership, had not discussed the plan with the maintenance director, and was not familiar with specific risk areas, control measures, or corrective actions.
Improper Emergency Discharge to Hospital and Refusal to Readmit Resident
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Facility staff failed to provide an appropriate emergency discharge notice and improperly discharged a resident to a hospital while refusing the resident’s return. The facility’s policy on making an emergency transfer or discharge, revised April 2007, directed staff to only make an emergency discharge when it is in the best interest of residents and to follow specific procedures, including notifying the attending physician and receiving facility, preparing the resident and a transfer form, notifying the representative and family, and assisting with transportation. Record review showed the resident was admitted on 3/3/26 and discharged to the hospital the same day, with a progress note the following day documenting an emergency discharge effective immediately to the local hospital for safety reasons. An Immediate Discharge Notice dated 3/3/26 listed the local hospital as the discharge location for resident and staff safety. In an interview, the administrator stated the resident had been in the building less than 24 hours, had refused care, made threats, and scared staff, and that an emergency discharge to the hospital was done that day; the administrator acknowledged that a hospital is not a discharge location but stated the facility would not take the resident back for the safety of staff and other residents. These actions and documentation show that staff used the hospital as the discharge location and refused readmission, contrary to the facility’s own emergency transfer/discharge policy and without providing an appropriate emergency discharge notice that ensured the transfer/discharge met the resident’s needs and preferences and prepared the resident for a safe transfer/discharge.
Failure to Monitor Bowel Function and Report Repeated Medication Refusals
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to provide treatment and care according to physician orders, facility bowel protocol, and the resident’s care needs, specifically related to bowel monitoring, constipation management, and medication refusals. The facility’s own Medication Monitoring policy required licensed nurses to report refusals of medications and to identify interventions on the care plan for systematic monitoring of high‑risk medications. The Bowel Protocol required routine monitoring and documentation of bowel movements (BMs), use of a stepwise regimen (milk of magnesia on day three without a BM, bisacodyl suppository on day four, and fleet enema on day five), and prompt provider notification of significant changes such as impaction. For one resident with significant GI history and prior constipation/impaction, staff did not consistently document BMs, did not follow the bowel protocol when BMs were absent for multiple days, and did not notify the physician in a timely manner. The resident had a history of chronic GI blood loss, recurrent constipation, large stool burden, and prior fecal impaction. In mid‑November, the resident was hospitalized for anemia, GI bleeding, and severe constipation with a large fecal impaction, during which a disimpaction was performed and the physician recommended keeping a record of BMs. After return, facility bowel elimination records showed multiple gaps in documentation and prolonged periods without recorded BMs. In early December, there were days with no documentation and no recorded BMs, and staff did not document physician notification or administration of bowel interventions from several consecutive days without BMs. Later in December, the record again showed multiple consecutive days with no BMs documented; staff did not administer bowel interventions until the sixth day and did not document physician notification until that time. A nurse’s note on that day described the resident having no BM for five to six days, vomiting coffee‑ground emesis, and being sent to the hospital, where hospital records documented stercoral colitis, fecal impaction, and a moderate to large amount of stool throughout the colon. Despite the resident’s history and the physician’s expectation for close monitoring, the February Treatment Administration Record showed an active order to monitor BMs daily with a requirement that the resident have a BM every other day and to give a Dulcolax suppository if no BM every other day, yet nursing staff failed to document monitoring on multiple shifts. The resident’s care plan did not reflect the increased BM monitoring ordered after the hospitalization for constipation/impaction. Interviews with RNs, LPNs, CNAs, the MDS coordinator, ADON, DON, and the physician showed inconsistent understanding and implementation of the bowel protocol and monitoring orders; staff acknowledged that monitoring had not been consistent and that the system for tracking BMs was not effective. The deficiency also includes failure to notify the physician of multiple medication refusals for this resident. Throughout February, the MAR showed repeated refusals of numerous ordered medications, including baclofen, bisacodyl, Carafate, Colace, Dexilant, ferrous sulfate, folic acid, metoprolol, Miralax, pravastatin, Remeron, and Senna‑S, often refused more than ten times in the month. The facility’s Medication Monitoring policy required nurses to report refusals of medications to the physician, but the medical record contained no documentation of physician notification regarding these repeated refusals. Nursing staff and the MDS coordinator acknowledged that the resident refused medications and that they used nursing judgment about when to notify the physician, but several staff did not know how many refusals should trigger notification, and some believed the physician was aware without recalling specific contacts or documentation. The physician stated that he knew the resident sometimes refused medications but was not aware of the high frequency of refusals in February and stated he wanted to know when refusals occurred so often. Overall, the actions and inactions leading to the deficiency included failure to consistently document and monitor BMs per order and protocol, failure to implement ordered bowel interventions when BMs were absent for multiple days, failure to update the care plan to reflect increased bowel monitoring after hospitalization for constipation/impaction, and failure to notify the physician of frequent medication refusals as required by facility policy. These failures occurred despite the resident’s known history of GI bleeding, recurrent constipation, fecal impaction, and prior hospitalizations for GI issues and constipation.
Failure to Keep Call Lights Within Reach for Two Residents
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to reasonably accommodate residents’ needs and preferences by not ensuring call lights were within reach, contrary to its own “Answering the Call Light” policy. That policy required staff to keep call lights within easy reach for residents in bed or confined to a chair and to frequently check residents unable to use the call light. Despite this, surveyors observed multiple instances where residents’ call lights were out of reach or on the floor, and staff interviews confirmed that the expectation was for call lights to be accessible at all times when residents were in their rooms. One resident had diagnoses including type 2 diabetes, acute kidney failure, and an above-knee amputation, with cognition changing from intact on admission to moderately impaired on a subsequent MDS. The resident’s care plan addressed admission for LTC, need for assistance with bed/chair mobility, transfers, and locomotion, and use of a wheelchair with safety reminders, but did not address the resident’s multiple falls or any fall interventions. Facility event reports documented numerous falls, both witnessed and unwitnessed, over a three‑month period. During several observations on different days and times, this resident was seen asleep in a wheelchair by the bed, with the call light out of reach—on the ground on the opposite side of the bed or under the bed—despite staff acknowledging the resident fell frequently and liked to sleep in the wheelchair. Another resident had diagnoses including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, was unable to communicate, and had all four extremities contracted. The care plan identified risk for dehydration and increased pain due to contractures, skin integrity issues, and hospice care, with specific interventions to keep the call light within reach and remind the resident to call for assistance. However, during multiple observations, this resident was lying in bed with the call light positioned at the foot of the bed or on the floor under the bed, out of reach. Staff, including an LPN and a CNA, stated that call lights should be within reach for all residents regardless of cognitive status and that frequent rounding was expected if a resident could not use the call light. The Administrator and DON also stated they expected call lights to be in reach for all residents at all times and specifically for residents with frequent falls, underscoring that the observed conditions did not meet facility expectations or policy.
Resident Physically Abused During Forceful Arm Repositioning
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to protect a resident from physical abuse and to honor the resident’s right to be free from the willful infliction of physical harm. The facility’s abuse policy defined abuse as the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment resulting in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish, and required staff training in abuse prevention and sensitivity to residents’ rights and needs. The policy also required that all incidents, allegations, or suspicions of abuse be documented and investigated. Despite these policies, a staff member, identified as Restorative Aide/CNA E, used excessive force while attempting to reposition a resident’s arm, in a manner inconsistent with the resident’s care plan and the facility’s abuse prevention standards. The resident involved had severely impaired cognition, unclear speech, and was non-verbal, with dependence on staff for all ADLs, and weighed 213 lbs. The resident’s care plan identified impaired communication and decision-making, with approaches that included explaining procedures prior to tasks, providing cues and reorientation, offering simple choices, and using alternative communication methods as needed. On observation, the resident was seated in a wheelchair at the nurse’s desk with his/her arm positioned on the back of the wheelchair and looped around the handlebar. Restorative Aide/CNA E stood to the right of the resident and repeatedly attempted to move the resident’s right arm forward. The resident responded with non-verbal refusals, moving the arm away and then propelling slightly forward to grasp the wheelchair wheel. Despite these non-verbal refusals, Restorative Aide/CNA E pried the resident’s fingers off the wheelchair wheel, grabbed the resident’s right arm with one hand while placing the other hand behind the triceps area, and forcefully jerked the arm forward. This action caused the resident’s seated body to lurch forward to the point that the resident nearly fell out of the wheelchair onto the tile floor. A subsequent observation showed the aide wiping the resident’s hands with a washcloth that had a red substance on it. Shortly afterward, the resident, when interviewed, stated that staff were rough and that he/she was afraid. Review of security camera footage with facility leadership showed the aide tugging and pulling on the resident’s arm in a forward motion multiple times, with the resident refusing further assistance and the aide becoming more aggressive. A laundry assistant also reported seeing the aide yelling and grabbing at the resident, with the resident resisting and fighting to get the aide off, and believed the incident affected the resident’s behavior afterward. These observed and documented actions constituted the use of excessive force and physical abuse toward the resident. Additional interviews further described the context of the incident. Restorative Aide/CNA E stated that the resident liked to sit with the arm behind the chair and claimed to be repositioning the arm at the resident’s request, acknowledging that the resident’s hand was locked on the wheelchair wheel and that the aide moved it off. The aide reported the resident complained of arm pain and that a red substance seen on the arm was ketchup from lunch, and did not believe the handling was rough. In contrast, an LPN who had cared for the resident for three months stated the resident commonly rested the arm behind the wheelchair, had never required arm repositioning for that posture, and had not complained of arm pain in that position. Facility leadership, after viewing the video, agreed that the staff member used excessive force and that the aide should have stopped and re-approached the resident instead of continuing to pull and tug on the arm in the face of resistance. These facts collectively demonstrate that the resident’s right to be free from physical abuse was not upheld.
Failure to Provide Consistent Wound Care and Accurate Skin Assessment Documentation
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to provide consistent wound treatments, timely and accurate wound orders, and accurate skin assessments for two residents with wounds. For one resident with multiple comorbidities including open right foot wound, coccyx pressure ulcer, stroke, hemiplegia, dysphagia, severe protein-calorie malnutrition, seizures, and peripheral vascular disease, the care plan in use during the survey contained no problems, goals, or interventions related to skin or wound prevention, despite these conditions. A readmission skin observation documented no abnormalities, but shortly afterward an NP note identified a new open area to the right ankle and ordered cleansing and Medi Honey treatment. The corresponding physician orders reflected Medi Honey treatment to the right buttocks, but there was no EMR order for the right ankle wound treatment on the MAR/TAR. Multiple subsequent skin observation reports and wound doctor notes documented MASD and a stage 3 right hip pressure injury with specific measurements and treatment orders, yet the documentation of wound locations was sometimes incomplete or inconsistent. Medication and treatment administration records for this resident showed numerous missed or undocumented wound care treatments. The December and January MAR/TARs reflected missed opportunities for Medi Honey and right hip dressing changes, including refusals without required progress notes and missed treatments without explanation. In February, barrier cream and zinc oxide orders for the peri area and buttocks were documented as missed in all or many opportunities, and wound treatments to the right buttocks, right hip, and right ankle were missed multiple times without progress notes. A new ankle wound was noted by the DON, with an NP confirming the resident did not need hospital evaluation and suggesting continuation of the wound doctor’s plan, and later documentation described a right ankle/foot stage 2 ulcer with specific measurements. However, the EMR showed missed treatments for the ankle wound and the facility’s wound report later listed multiple MASD sites (right buttocks, coccyx, groin) with onset dates and durations, indicating these wounds were not present on admission but had remained open for extended periods. For a second resident with morbid obesity, bipolar disorder, and intellectual disability, the annual MDS showed no skin concerns, and the care plan in use during the survey contained no skin-related problems, goals, or preventive interventions, despite a Braden score of 11 indicating high risk for pressure injury. Physician orders included offloading pressure areas on the heels and elevating extremities every shift, as well as an order to cleanse the right lateral ankle and apply a foam dressing every three days. Wound specialist notes indicated the resident was not seen on two occasions, once due to being away with family and once because the DON reported the right ankle wound as healed. Weekly skin observation reports in March documented no skin abnormalities, yet the March MAR/TAR showed ongoing documentation of right ankle dressing changes and refusals. On observation, the resident had a foam dressing on the right ankle dated several weeks earlier, and the LPN acknowledged the outdated dressing, stated night shift was scheduled to change it, and then discovered in the EMR that the resident was listed as refusing care over a prolonged period, although the LPN was unaware of the wound and it had not been mentioned in shift report. The wound measured 2 cm by 2 cm at that time, and the DON later described discoloration to the left heel and stated he could not make clinical decisions on staging without the wound doctor. A wound specialist note that same day identified a new stage 2 pressure injury over the right ankle with specific measurements and treatment orders, while the facility’s wound report listed the same area as an abrasion with different initial measurements, demonstrating inaccurate and inconsistent documentation of the wound’s status and type. The DON stated that nursing staff were expected to follow facility policies, that weekly assessments were completed but not ordered, and that staff were prompted in the EMR scheduler. The DON explained that shift nurses were expected to enter treatment orders or provide them to the DON to enter, that nurses were expected to document progress notes when residents declined treatments, and that the medical doctor should be notified of new hospital wound treatment recommendations. The DON also stated that care plans should be updated within 24–48 hours to reflect new changes and that staff should attempt a second approach or allow time before documenting a refusal. Despite these expectations and the facility’s wound management policy requiring Braden assessments, daily or weekly skin checks based on risk, accurate wound differentiation and documentation, and consistent use of wound protocols, the records for both residents showed failures to consistently administer ordered treatments, failures to enter and maintain accurate wound treatment orders in the EMR, and failures to accurately document skin assessments and wound characteristics needed for appropriate follow-up and monitoring.
Failure to Implement Fall Interventions and Complete Smoking Safety Assessment
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to maintain an accident‑hazard‑free environment and to provide adequate supervision and interventions to prevent accidents, specifically falls and unsafe smoking. For one resident with lower extremity impairment, an above‑knee amputation, diabetes, and acute kidney failure, the admission MDS showed a need for partial to moderate assistance with transfers and use of a wheelchair. The resident’s care plan addressed general needs for assistance with bed/chair mobility, transfers, and locomotion, and noted the need for monitoring to prevent falls, but it did not address the resident’s actual history of multiple falls or specify any individualized fall interventions. Facility event reports documented numerous falls over several months, including unwitnessed and witnessed falls in the bathroom and room, often related to the resident attempting independent transfers from wheelchair to toilet or from bed to wheelchair without assistance. Fall investigations dated across this period identified root causes such as the resident leaving the dining area and attempting to transfer independently in a common bathroom, and attempting to get out of bed and into a wheelchair without assistance despite having an amputated leg. These investigations documented that the resident was encouraged or educated to ask for help or call for assistance, but no new interventions were recorded following these events. Observations by surveyors showed the resident seated in a wheelchair by the bed with eyes closed on multiple occasions, with the call light not in reach and at times on the floor on the opposite side of the bed. The Director of Therapy stated the resident was receiving PT, OT, and speech therapy and recommended a wedge (tilt‑in‑space) wheelchair with foot pedals, more frequent rounding, and ensuring the call light was in reach, and expected these interventions to be reflected on the care plan. An LPN and facility leadership acknowledged the resident had frequent falls and that interventions, including those tried such as frequent rounding and ensuring call light access, should have been documented on the care plan. The deficiency also includes failure to assess another resident for smoking safety. This resident had diagnoses including Huntington’s disease and weakness, with moderately impaired cognition documented on the admission MDS. Review of the electronic medical record showed no smoking assessment, despite the facility’s smoking policy requiring assessment at admission and at least quarterly or with significant change to determine needed assistance and supervision. Surveyor observations documented this resident smoking outside on more than one occasion. An LPN, the Administrator, and the DON all stated that a smoking assessment should have been completed upon admission to ensure the resident’s safety while smoking, but no such assessment was found in the record.
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