Above 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 Merit Health Wesley during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident’s urinary catheter drainage bag was left uncovered and visible when the room door was opened, and an RN confirmed it should have been covered with a privacy bag. The resident had a Foley catheter, a diagnosis of emphysematous cystitis, and severely impaired cognition per BIMS. Facility policy stated catheter bags should be covered to preserve dignity, and the DON and Administrator said staff were expected to keep them covered.
The facility failed to properly seal food items in the freezer and did not enforce the use of facial hair restraints in the kitchen. Unsealed food and improper storage of scoops were observed, and staff were found preparing food without beard nets, despite the facility's policy requiring them.
The facility's Infection Preventionist (IP) had not completed the required specialized training in infection prevention and control, as revealed during a recertification survey. The facility's policy mandates that the IP complete this training, but the current IP had only completed one module. The Administrator cited recent leadership transitions as a reason for this deficiency.
Uncovered Catheter Drainage Bag Visible to Others
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure Resident #37’s right to dignity by leaving the resident’s urinary catheter drainage bag uncovered and visible. During an observation, the catheter drainage bag was hanging uncovered on the side of the bed and was positioned so it could be seen when the resident’s room door was opened; no privacy bag was in place. RN #1 observed the uncovered bag and confirmed it should have been covered with a privacy bag. Resident #37 was admitted with diagnoses including emphysematous cystitis and had a Foley catheter in place with continued catheter drainage recommended by urology. The resident’s MDS showed a BIMS score of 7, indicating severely impaired cognition. Facility policy stated residents have the right to a dignified existence and specifically identified leaving urinary catheter bags uncovered as a demeaning practice. The DON and Administrator stated staff were expected to keep catheter drainage bags covered and that privacy bags were available in supply areas.
Deficiencies in Food Storage and Hair Restraint Compliance
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper food storage and handling practices in the kitchen, as observed during a survey. Unsealed food items, including tater tots, beef patties, and pizza dough, were found in the freezer, which Dietary Staff #1 and #2 confirmed should have been sealed to prevent contamination. Additionally, silver square food containers were improperly used as scoops and stored in sugar and flour bins, contrary to the facility's policy that requires scoops to be hung or stored on a scoop holder. Furthermore, the facility did not enforce the use of facial hair restraints in the food preparation area. Dietary Staff #3 was observed preparing food without a beard net, acknowledging the lack of available restraints and his awareness of the requirement. Despite the facility's policy mandating facial hair restraints, another staff member, Dietary #4, was also observed without a beard net while taking food temperatures, even though restraints were available. The facility's administrator was informed of these issues by the kitchen staff.
Infection Preventionist Lacks Required Training
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the designated Infection Preventionist (IP) completed the required specialized training in infection prevention and control. According to the facility's policy dated March 15, 2023, the IP is responsible for coordinating and updating infection prevention and control policies and must have completed specialized training. During the recertification survey, it was revealed through staff interviews that the current IP had not completed all the necessary training modules. The Administrator confirmed that the IP had only completed one module and attributed the lapse to recent leadership transitions, including the departure of the previous IP who had completed the specialized training.
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