Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around February 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 Applewood Village, Inc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility's call bell system failed to provide audible notifications at the nurse's station, affecting all residents. Visual notifications were present, but pagers meant to alert aides were not functioning properly. The issue was traced to the volume being turned down at the main computer.
The facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices during medication administration and wound care. An LPN did not perform hand hygiene between residents, and two LPNs did not wear gowns during wound care for a resident under Enhanced Barrier Precautions. These actions were contrary to the facility's infection control policies.
Deficient Call Bell System Functionality
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the resident call bell system was functioning properly, which had the potential to affect all residents. During observations and interviews conducted on November 25, 2024, it was found that the call bell system did not provide an audible notification at the nurse's station for several resident rooms. Although there was a visual notification on the computer screen at the nurse's station and a light outside the resident rooms, the lack of audible alerts was confirmed by the Director of Plant Operations (DOPO). Additionally, the aides were supposed to carry pagers that would notify them of call bell activations, but issues were identified with these devices as well. In one instance, a nurse was unable to locate the pager in their pocket and found it locked in the medication cart. The DOPO attempted to demonstrate that the pager received notifications but was unsuccessful, as the pager was on vibrate mode and did not receive the test call bell notification. Further testing revealed that the pager did not receive notifications for another resident room, although an aide on a different unit did receive a notification. The DOPO later discovered that the volume for the audible notification at the nurse's station had been turned down, which was the cause of the issue.
Infection Control Lapses in Hand Hygiene and PPE Usage
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices during medication administration and wound care. During medication administration, an LPN did not perform hand hygiene between residents. After administering medications to one resident, the LPN adjusted another resident's blanket and hair without sanitizing her hands. She then accessed the medication cart and handled medical equipment without performing hand hygiene. The LPN only performed hand hygiene after completing several tasks, which was confirmed as a lapse in protocol by the Infection Preventionist and the Director of Nursing. In another instance, two LPNs failed to don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing wound care on a resident with a sacral pressure ulcer. The resident's room had a sign indicating Enhanced Barrier Precautions, requiring the use of gloves and a gown for high-contact activities like wound care. However, the LPNs only wore gloves and neglected to wear gowns during the procedure. This oversight was acknowledged by the LPNs and confirmed by the Director of Nursing. The facility's policies on infection control and Enhanced Barrier Precautions were not adhered to in these instances. The policies clearly outlined the necessity of hand hygiene and the use of PPE during specific procedures to prevent the spread of infections. The deficiencies were observed and confirmed by the surveyor, highlighting lapses in following established protocols for infection prevention and control.
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