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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Vaiden Community Living Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Food was improperly stored and served when a cook returned a sandwich that had fallen on the floor to the tray, used a seasoning lid that had been placed on raw chicken, left a sugar bin partially uncovered, and stored rye bread with visible bio growth and Ham Base on a pantry shelf despite refrigeration instructions. In a separate observation, a fly landed on spaghetti with meat sauce on the hot bar, and the cook continued serving it.
A resident with blindness and severe cognitive impairment did not consistently have access to a call system that accommodated his disability. The resident and his wife reported that staff often left the call light out of reach or hidden, and the wife said she had already complained without improvement. Staff observed the resident unable to find the call light when it was wrapped on the bedrail, and multiple disciplines acknowledged that it was sometimes left in a location he could not locate, causing him to yell out for help instead.
Resident Council meetings were not kept consistently monthly when an AD canceled a scheduled council meeting for Nursing Home Week and did not offer a rescheduled meeting. Residents stated they did not initiate the cancellation, and the AD confirmed she made the decision and understood her wording may have made it seem like there was no choice. The Administrator stated the council meeting belongs to the residents and should not be canceled to accommodate another event.
A resident with Type 2 DM and a BIMS of 15 missed a physician-ordered HbA1c lab that was due on a quarterly schedule. The clinical record had no documentation that the April HbA1c was obtained, and the DON acknowledged awareness that the blood sugar test was missed.
Failure to Perform Hand Hygiene During Wound Care: An RN provided wound care to a resident with a right foot wound and changed gloves multiple times without performing hand hygiene between glove changes. The RN confirmed the omission and said she was unsure whether she could leave the room to get hand sanitizer after donning a gown; the DON stated staff were expected to follow CDC hand hygiene guidance.
A resident with hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction was transferred by facility van to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation and was later determined by the facility to be discharged due to aggressive behavior and threats, with staff stating they could not meet the resident’s needs. The Administrator and Social Services Director communicated with the psychiatric facility and the resident’s family about finding alternative placement and informed the family the resident would not be allowed to return, but no formal involuntary discharge notice or written appeal rights were provided, and no physician discharge order was documented, contrary to facility policies requiring a completed transfer form and written notice of transfer/discharge with appeal information.
A resident with multiple medical conditions was transported in a facility van without proper wheelchair securement, as required by facility policy. The staff member responsible did not use the necessary safety belts or floor stabilizers, leading to the wheelchair tipping over and the resident sustaining head lacerations and a sternal fracture.
The facility failed to label and date food items in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage room, as observed during a kitchen tour. Unlabeled and undated items included frozen chicken strips, French fries, chicken fried steak, ground beef, vanilla wafers, corn meal, and cake mix. The Dietary Manager and a staff member confirmed that it was everyone's responsibility to ensure proper labeling and dating to prevent expired food use and contamination.
The facility failed to maintain a clean and safe environment for two residents. One resident had an overbed table and bed headboard in disrepair, with unreported issues confirmed by the ADON and Maintenance Director. Another resident's wheelchair was found dirty, with staff interviews revealing a lack of a check-off list for cleaning responsibilities. Both residents had cognitive impairments, with one being severely impaired and the other moderately impaired.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple medical diagnoses was found with poor hygiene, including oily hair, facial hair, and dirty fingernails, due to the facility's failure to implement her ADL care plan. Staff interviews confirmed that the care plan, which required extensive assistance, was not followed, and there was no documentation of care refusal.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple medical conditions was observed with long facial hair, unkempt hair, and dirty nails, indicating a failure in personal hygiene care. Staff interviews confirmed that the resident had not been properly cleaned for over a week, despite facility policies requiring cleanliness and neatness.
The facility failed to properly store treatment medications and disinfectant wipes, as an unlocked treatment cart was left unattended in the hallway. An LPN reported the cart's lock had been broken for a month, and the ADON demonstrated the difficult locking process. The Administrator confirmed the oversight, acknowledging the potential safety risk.
Food Storage and Serving Sanitation Deficiencies
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Food was not stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards. During an initial kitchen observation, a tray of sandwiches was placed in a refrigerator and one sandwich fell to the floor; the cook picked it up and returned it to the tray with the other sandwiches. In the same observation, a pan of raw chicken was sitting on the food prep table with the lid to a seasoning jar placed upside down on top of the chicken, and the cook then used that lid to season the chicken. A dry bin of sugar was observed with the lid not completely closed, leaving the sugar exposed. The pantry also contained five loaves of rye bread with green bio growth covering the bread, and six containers of Ham Base were stored on a pantry shelf even though the manufacturer’s instructions said to keep refrigerated for best quality. During a second kitchen observation, a fly landed on spaghetti with meat sauce on the hot bar, and the cook scooped from the pan and continued serving the food. The Administrator was informed of the poorly stored food, the exposed sugar, the seasoning lid on raw chicken, the sandwich picked up from the floor and returned to the tray, and the fly in the spaghetti with meat sauce.
Failure to Consistently Provide Accessible Call Light for Visually Impaired Resident
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The facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation for a visually impaired resident by not consistently ensuring access to a call system that matched the resident’s needs. Resident #43 was blind and had a hard time calling out, and the record also noted severe cognitive impairment on the MDS and poor vision or blindness on the smoking and safety assessment. During observation, the resident and his wife reported that staff often hid the call light or placed it out of reach, and the wife said she had already complained to the facility the prior week without improvement. At the time of observation, the call light was tied at the resident’s right side on the bedrail. Further observation and interviews showed the call light was not consistently positioned where the resident could locate it. The PT observed the resident asking where the call light was because he could not reach or feel it when it was wrapped around the bedrail, then moved it to the resident’s chest and clipped it to the sheet. The PT, COTA, LPN, and DON all acknowledged that the resident had difficulty finding the call light when it was left on the bedrail or hidden in linens, and staff noted he sometimes yelled out for help when he could not locate it. The PT and COTA stated the resident could use a call light when it was accessible, but staff were trained to leave it wrapped on the bedrail, and an easy call system had not been tried even though staff discussed that it might better fit the resident’s needs.
Resident Council Meeting Canceled Without Resident Choice
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The facility failed to ensure residents were afforded consistent monthly Resident Council meetings for one of six months reviewed. Facility policy stated that council meetings are scheduled monthly, but the May 2026 Resident Council meeting was marked as “No Meeting” because it was Nursing Home Week. During a Resident Council meeting on 06/29/2026, the Resident Council President and another resident stated the May meeting had been cancelled by the Activities Director and that the residents did not initiate the cancellation. They also stated they were not offered a rescheduled meeting for that month. The Activities Director confirmed that she initiated the cancellation because it was Nursing Home Week and acknowledged that she made no offer to reschedule the meeting within May. She stated that her wording may have led residents to believe the meeting was simply cancelled and that they had no real choice. The Administrator stated that the Resident Council meeting belongs to the residents and should not be canceled to accommodate another event, and confirmed the meeting should have occurred as scheduled or been rescheduled with the authority of the Resident Council members. Resident #26 was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15 and had diagnoses including Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia with fluctuations. Resident #49 was also cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15 and had diagnoses including heart failure.
Missed Ordered HbA1c Test
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The facility failed to ensure that a physician-ordered Hemoglobin A1c test was obtained for one sampled resident. Resident #3 was admitted with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperglycemia and had a BIMS score of 15, indicating cognitive intactness. The order summary showed a standing order for Hemoglobin A1c testing every three months in January, April, July, and October, but the clinical record contained no documentation that the April 2026 Hemoglobin A1c was completed. During interview, the DON acknowledged awareness that the resident missed the scheduled HbA1c blood sugar test in April and stated that timely blood work is important for monitoring the resident's condition.
Failure to Perform Hand Hygiene During Wound Care
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The facility failed to follow infection prevention and control practices during wound care for one resident by not performing hand hygiene between glove changes. During observation of wound care, the RN removed the resident’s shoe and sock while wearing gloves, exposed a right foot wound with no dressing in place, removed her gloves, put on new gloves, and cleansed the wound bed without performing hand hygiene. She then removed her gloves again, applied new gloves without performing hand hygiene, and applied a clean dry dressing. The resident involved had an order for daily wound care to the right plantar foot, including cleansing with wound cleanser, patting dry, applying collagen to the wound bed, and covering with border gauze. The resident was admitted with diagnoses that included chronic diastolic congestive heart failure and had a BIMS score of 13, indicating cognitive intactness. During interview, the RN confirmed she did not perform hand hygiene between glove changes and stated she was unsure if she could leave the room to get hand sanitizer after putting on her gown because of cross-contamination concerns. The DON stated staff were expected to perform hand hygiene in accordance with CDC infection prevention guidelines and noted the nurse should have cleansed her hands each time gloves were removed during care and once care was completed.
Failure to Provide Required Involuntary Discharge Notice and Appeal Rights
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to provide required written notice of an involuntary discharge, including appeal rights, and to obtain a physician’s discharge order before refusing readmission of a resident following a hospital transfer. Facility policy titled “Transfer Form” stated that it is the policy of the facility to provide a completed and accurate transfer form to residents transferred or discharged from the facility, and the policy titled “Appealing a Transfer or Discharge Notice” stated that residents have the right to appeal transfer or discharge notices and, upon notice of transfer or discharge, will be provided with a statement of their right to appeal. Record review showed that the resident, admitted with hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, left the facility by facility van to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. Progress notes dated several days after the transfer documented that the resident had been discharged from the facility due to aggressive behavior and that, per conversation with the psychiatric hospital, the Administrator and Social Services Director would assist in finding alternative placement and home health if needed. Documentation further indicated that, due to threats made, the facility stated it was unable to meet the resident’s needs and communicated with the resident’s family that the resident would not be allowed to return. During interview, the Administrator confirmed that neither the resident nor the family was provided a formal involuntary discharge notice or information on appeal rights and that no physician order for discharge could be located, acknowledging that the formal notice, appeal rights, and physician order should have been obtained prior to discharge.
Failure to Secure Wheelchair During Transport Resulting in Resident Injury
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A deficiency occurred when staff failed to secure a resident's wheelchair with the appropriate safety belts during transport in the facility van. The facility's policy required the use of wheelchair securement systems, including lap and cross-body safety belts and floor anchorages, to ensure safe transportation. However, the staff member responsible for transporting the resident did not properly fasten the wheelchair to the van's safety belts and did not position the wheelchair correctly inside the van. As a result of this failure, the resident's wheelchair tipped over during transport, causing the resident to fall to the floor of the van. The resident sustained multiple head lacerations, which required staples, and a nondisplaced sternal fracture. The incident was discovered when the resident arrived at the emergency room with injuries, as the van driver did not notify the facility immediately after the event. The resident involved had been admitted with medical diagnoses including heart failure, COPD, and chronic kidney disease, and was cognitively intact at the time of the incident. The van driver later confirmed in a written statement that the seatbelt had not been used and the wheelchair had not been properly secured. Inspection of the van after the incident confirmed that the floor stabilizers and lap belt had not been affixed.
Failure to Label and Date Food Items in Storage
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The facility failed to ensure that food items in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage room were properly dated and labeled, as observed during a kitchen tour. Multiple food items, including frozen chicken strips, French fries, chicken fried steak, and ground beef, were found unlabeled and undated in the refrigerator and freezer. The Dietary Manager (DM) acknowledged that it was everyone's responsibility to label and date opened food items to prevent them from being used past their expiration dates. The DM also stated that leftover food items in the refrigerator should be used or disposed of within three days, and opened food items in the freezer should be used within six months. Additionally, during the tour of the dry storage room, an opened bag of vanilla wafers, a torn bag of white corn meal, and an opened bag of yellow cake mix were found unlabeled and undated. These items were exposed to air and not properly sealed, which was confirmed by a dietary staff member. The staff member also confirmed that opened food items should be wrapped in plastic and covered to prevent contamination and pest infestation. The facility's policy required all opened foods to be covered, labeled, and dated, but this was not adhered to, leading to the deficiency.
Facility Fails to Maintain Clean and Safe Environment for Residents
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The facility failed to maintain a clean and safe environment for its residents, as evidenced by issues with two residents. Resident #27 was found with an overbed table and bed headboard in disrepair. The overbed table had missing plastic strip edging, exposing rough, jagged edges, and the headboard was unsteady, leaning inward over the mattress. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed these issues and acknowledged that they had not been reported or recorded in the maintenance logbook prior to the surveyor's observation. The Maintenance Director also confirmed the unreported condition of the headboard and stated that without being informed, he could not address the issue. Resident #27 had severe cognitive deficits, as indicated by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 06. Resident #34 was observed in a dirty wheelchair with a thick gray substance on the frame and spokes of the wheels. The resident was unsure when the wheelchair was last cleaned. Interviews with staff, including a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and the Director of Nurses (DON), revealed that the night shift CNAs were responsible for cleaning wheelchairs, but there was no check-off list to ensure this task was completed. The DON and the Administrator confirmed the wheelchair's unclean state, acknowledging the need for cleaning. Resident #34 had a BIMS score of 12, indicating moderate cognitive impairment.
Failure to Implement ADL Care Plan for Resident
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The facility failed to implement an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care plan for a resident, leading to a deficiency in care. The resident, who was admitted with medical diagnoses including peripheral vascular disease, lack of coordination, and hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction, was observed to have poor hygiene. Observations revealed the resident lying in bed with oily and disheveled hair, a thick white flaky substance on her scalp, facial hair approximately one inch long, and long fingernails with a brown substance underneath. The care plan indicated that the resident required extensive to total assistance with hygiene needs, but these needs were not being met. Interviews with staff, including a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, confirmed that the resident's care plan was not being followed. The CNA noted that the resident's hair was greasy, her facial hair had not been shaved, and her fingernails were long and dirty, suggesting that it had been more than a week since she had been properly cleaned. The MDS Coordinator, responsible for developing care plans, acknowledged that the care plan was intended to guide staff in providing individualized care, and confirmed that there was no documentation of the resident refusing care. This lack of adherence to the care plan resulted in the resident's hygiene needs being neglected.
Failure to Provide Adequate Personal Hygiene Care
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The facility failed to provide adequate personal hygiene care for a resident, as evidenced by observations of long facial hair, unkempt hair, and long nails with a brown substance under them. The facility's policy on A.M. Care, which aims to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and neatness, was not adhered to. Observations on two consecutive days revealed that the resident's hair was oily and disheveled, with a thick white, flaky substance on the scalp. The resident also had facial hair approximately one inch long and long, dirty fingernails. Interviews with staff confirmed that the resident had not been properly cleaned for over a week. The resident involved was admitted with medical diagnoses including peripheral vascular disease, lack of coordination, and hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side. The resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) indicated a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 05, showing severe cognitive impairment. Despite the resident's inability to perform personal hygiene independently, the facility staff, including CNAs responsible for bathing and grooming, did not provide the necessary care, leading to the observed deficiencies.
Improper Storage of Treatment Medications
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The facility failed to ensure the proper storage of treatment medications and disinfectant wipes on a treatment cart, as evidenced by an unlocked cart left unattended in the residents' hallway. During an observation and interview with an LPN, it was revealed that the lock on the treatment cart had been broken for approximately a month, preventing it from being secured. The LPN confirmed that while the cart was locked in the office when not in use, it remained unlocked and out of sight in the hallway during treatments, posing a safety concern as residents could potentially access the treatment items, medications, and disinfectant wipes. Further investigation with the ADON revealed that the cart could be locked, but the process was cumbersome, requiring several seconds of twisting and adjusting the handle to secure it. Not all staff were informed of this locking procedure due to the damage. The Administrator confirmed the cart was left unlocked and unattended, acknowledging the facility's failure to secure medications and disinfectant wipes, which could affect resident safety.
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