Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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 Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with multiple comorbidities returned from a hospital stay with an unstageable sacral wound and an unstageable pressure area on the right heel. The right heel wound was not promptly assessed or treated, as documentation was delayed and inconsistent, and treatment orders were not obtained until several days after the wound was identified. Staff interviews revealed confusion about assessment responsibilities and documentation practices, leading to a delay in care.
Surveyors found that food was not stored or handled according to professional standards, including the presence of dented cans in storage, uncovered prepared food in the cooler, and a dietary aide serving food without a facial hair covering. These deficiencies had the potential to affect 78 residents receiving meals from the kitchen.
Staff failed to maintain resident dignity when a CNA assisted a resident with wiping his nose at the dining table using a clothing protector in front of others, and when a urinary catheter bag for another resident was left uncovered and visible from the hallway. Both actions were not consistent with the facility's dignity policy.
Two residents were given antibiotics for suspected urinary tract infections without meeting the facility's required criteria, including obtaining lab confirmation or following McGeers guidelines. In both cases, the DON confirmed that antibiotics were started without proper justification, contrary to the facility's antibiotic stewardship policy.
Failure to Timely Assess and Treat Pressure Ulcer on Readmission
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Summary
The facility failed to assess and implement timely treatment for a pressure ulcer on a resident's right heel. Upon the resident's return from a hospital stay, the initial skin assessment by the wound care nurse only documented a pre-existing sacral wound, and no other areas were noted. This note was later struck out and replaced with a late entry indicating the presence of an unstageable pressure area on the right heel, which was present upon the resident's return. Despite the wound nurse being aware of the right heel pressure area, there was a delay in obtaining and implementing treatment orders, as the nurse waited for an outside Nurse Practitioner to assess the wound before proceeding. Documentation inconsistencies were also noted, including backdating of assessments and inaccurate reporting of when new orders were obtained. Interviews with staff revealed confusion and lack of clarity regarding the assessment and documentation process. The LPN who performed the readmission assessment relied on the wound nurse's assessment, which initially failed to identify the right heel wound. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility's expectation was for immediate notification and order acquisition upon discovery of abnormal findings, and that documentation should not be backdated. Facility policy required examination and documentation of skin alterations at admission, but this protocol was not followed in this case, resulting in a delay in treatment for the resident's pressure ulcer.
Deficient Food Storage, Handling, and Staff Hygiene in Dietary Services
Penalty
Summary
During a survey, multiple deficiencies were identified in the facility's food storage and handling practices. Inspectors observed four dented cans of potatoes stored in the dry storage can-rack, which were confirmed by dietary staff to be available for use instead of being removed and returned to the food vendor. Additionally, in the walk-in cooler, seven small bowls of pureed peaches were found uncovered on a lunch preparation cart, with another tray of desserts stored directly above them. Dietary staff confirmed that prepared food should have been covered and dated before being placed in the cooler, in accordance with facility policy. Further observations during lunch meal service revealed that a dietary aide was handling food items, drinks, and utensils on the tray line without any covering over his facial hair and beard. The dietary manager confirmed that hair and facial hair should be covered during any food preparation and service. These lapses in food storage, handling, and staff hygiene had the potential to affect 78 residents who received meals from the kitchen.
Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity During Personal Care and Catheter Management
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain resident dignity during personal care activities for two residents. For one resident with Alzheimer's Disease, major depression, cerebral palsy, and impaired cognition, a CNA assisted the resident with wiping his nose at the dining room table using a clothing protector in the presence of three other residents. The same clothing protector was then placed on the resident to cover his clothing. This action was observed and confirmed by the CNA, and it occurred while the resident was seated at the assistance table in the dining room. For another resident with multiple diagnoses including encephalopathy, respiratory failure, and urinary retention, observations revealed that her urinary catheter collection bag was not covered with a dignity cover while she was in her wheelchair in her room. The full catheter bag was visible from the hallway. A registered nurse confirmed that the catheter bag should have been covered. Both incidents were not in accordance with the facility's policy on dignity, which requires care to be provided in a manner that promotes residents' well-being and self-esteem.
Failure to Implement Antibiotic Stewardship Program per Policy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement its antibiotic stewardship program as required by its own policy, which mandates adherence to the McGeers criteria for infection surveillance and appropriate antibiotic use. In the case of one resident, who was cognitively intact and had multiple medical diagnoses including bile duct obstruction and acute respiratory failure, a nursing note documented that the resident complained of urinary symptoms. The physician was notified and a urinalysis with culture was ordered. However, the resident was started on Rocephin, an antibiotic, before the urinalysis or culture results were received, and the DON confirmed that the antibiotic was ordered without meeting the proper criteria. Another resident, who was cognitively impaired and had chronic respiratory failure, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and dementia, was also administered antibiotics without meeting the required criteria. Nursing notes indicated that the resident denied typical urinary symptoms, and a urine sample could not be obtained due to family refusal of catheterization. Despite this, the resident was given Cipro for a urinary infection without laboratory confirmation. The infection control log noted that McGeers criteria were not met and laboratory results were not applicable. The DON verified that the antibiotic was ordered without meeting the proper criteria.
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