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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Arlington Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to provide timely facial grooming assistance for a resident who required substantial to maximal help with personal hygiene. The resident had dx including Alzheimer's disease, CKD stage III, and orthopedic aftercare, and was observed with long facial hair on the chin after multiple bath/shower records showed shaving was not completed with no reason documented. A CNA confirmed the resident could not verbalize her preference and said she would take care of it.
Failure to Provide Access to Vision Services: A resident with ESRD, DM2, hemiplegia, depression, anxiety, and anemia reported blurry vision and said she had not seen an eye doctor since admission despite requesting eye care. Her MDS showed intact cognition and adequate vision, but the care plan did not address vision, and staff confirmed the signed eye-doctor consent was supposed to be sent to Healthdrive yet the resident had not been seen.
Failure to Provide Timely Podiatric Care: A resident with DM, diabetic polyneuropathy, and significant ADL assistance needs had active orders for podiatry and diabetic foot care, but the record showed no podiatry evaluation and the resident was not seen by podiatry. During observation, the resident’s bilateral feet had long, jagged toenails, and the UM and ADON confirmed the nails were long.
Failure to obtain weekly weights for a newly admitted resident at nutritional risk. The resident had multiple medical diagnoses, required partial/moderate assistance with eating, and had poor PO intake with staff assistance. Weight records showed significant loss from admission, but only three weights were completed instead of the expected four, and the dietician confirmed the resident's documented weight accuracy was unclear. The facility policy required weights as close to weekly as possible for the initial four weeks.
A resident with DM2, COPD, CHF, and HTN had multiple BP meds administered outside ordered hold parameters. MAR review showed carvedilol, Entresto, and torsemide were given when DBP was below the prescribed limits, with no documentation that the MD was notified or that administration was approved outside parameters. The RCM verified the meds were not held appropriately and noted the parameters may have been confusing; the facility had no med admin policy.
A resident with Alzheimer's disease and impaired cognition, who required staff assistance for ADLs and was at risk for falls, did not have required safety interventions such as a stop sign at the room entry after being moved to a new room. The resident sustained multiple injuries of unknown origin, and only 15-minute checks were implemented post-incident, with no further safety measures added. The DON confirmed the absence of the stop sign and lack of additional interventions.
The facility failed to serve food at appropriate temperatures, affecting several residents. Residents reported cold and unappealing meals, particularly at breakfast. Observations revealed that warmers were not consistently used, and a test tray showed food temperatures below the desired level. The facility's hot plates were not used with pallet warmers due to equipment failure.
The facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices, affecting two residents on isolation and enhanced barrier precautions. An LPN did not wear a gown during a procedure for a resident with a nephrostomy tube, and another LPN entered a resident's room without PPE despite MRSA precautions. Additionally, STNAs did not perform hand hygiene between serving meal trays to residents.
Failure to Provide Timely Facial Grooming Assistance
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The facility failed to ensure timely assistance with facial grooming for one resident who required substantial to maximal assistance with personal hygiene. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including aftercare for an orthopedic fracture, nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur, need for assistance with personal care, wedge compression fracture of a lumbar vertebra, CKD stage III, Alzheimer's disease, and essential hypertension. The admission MDS noted the resident was rarely or never understood and the BIMS was not completed. Review of bath/shower sheets showed the resident was not shaved on 02/07/26, 02/11/26, and 02/21/26, with no reason documented. During observation on 02/23/26, the resident was seen sitting in a wheelchair with long facial hair on her chin. A CNA later confirmed the resident could not verbalize whether she wanted her facial hair shaved and stated she would take care of it.
Failure to Provide Access to Vision Services
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The facility failed to ensure Resident #102 received vision services. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including end stage renal disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the left nondominant side, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and anemia. Her quarterly MDS assessment indicated intact cognition and adequate vision. A Healthdrive request for service dated 10/03/24 showed the resident requested to be seen by eye care, and a physician order dated 11/04/25 included treatment as needed by a podiatrist, dentist, or optometrist. However, the resident’s plan of care dated 02/25/26 did not address her vision. During interview, the resident stated she had blurry vision and had not seen anyone about it since coming to the facility, despite telling multiple people she wanted to see the eye doctor. Social Service Designee #135 stated that when residents sign the consent for the eye doctor, the form is supposed to be sent to Healthdrive so the resident can be seen, and she verified Resident #102 had signed the consent form but had not been seen. She also reported the resident had not seen the eye doctor since admission and would be signed up to see someone for blurry vision.
Failure to Provide Timely Podiatric Care
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The facility failed to provide timely podiatric care for a resident with multiple medical conditions, including spinal stenosis, a thoracic compression fracture, type II diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, and hypertension. The resident’s admission MDS showed a BIMS score of 7 and documented that the resident required substantial to maximal assistance with putting on and taking off footwear. The care plan stated the resident was assisted with all ADLs, including grooming, and included interventions for diabetic nail care and assistance with nails, shaving, and hair as needed. The resident had active physician orders for podiatry to evaluate the feet as indicated for foot care and for diabetic shoes, as well as an order for caregiver foot care including washing, drying, applying lotion, and checking for skin concerns. However, the medical record contained no documented podiatry progress note or evaluation, and the completed podiatry appointment record confirmed the resident was not seen by podiatry. During observation, the resident’s bilateral feet were exposed and the toenails were long and jagged. The Unit Manager and ADON confirmed the toenails were long and stated the wound nurse practitioner would trim them that day.
Failure to Obtain Weekly Weights for a New Admission at Nutritional Risk
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The facility failed to obtain weekly weights for a newly admitted resident who was identified as being at nutritional risk. Resident #37 was admitted with diagnoses including aftercare for an orthopedic fracture, chronic kidney disease stage III, Alzheimer's disease, and hypertension. The admission MDS noted the resident was rarely or never understood and required partial/moderate assistance with eating. The resident's admission weight was documented as 132.4 lbs, and the nutrition assessment noted the resident was on a regular diet with regular texture, with meal intake less than or equal to 50 percent and heavily assisted/fed by staff. Review of the resident's weights showed a weight of 119.0 lbs on 02/23/26, and the dietician documented this as a 13.4 lb, or 10.1%, weight loss since admission. The facility weight log for the unit showed only three weights completed, including a week one weight of 105.0 lbs and a week three weight of 119 lbs. The dietician confirmed that newly admitted residents should be weighed as close to weekly as possible and stated the resident should have had four weights completed at that point, but only three had been completed and the accuracy of the documented weight remained unclear. The facility policy stated newly admitted residents' weights would be monitored as close to weekly as possible for the initial four weeks and at least monthly thereafter.
Blood Pressure Medications Given Outside Ordered Parameters
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The facility failed to ensure Resident #13’s blood pressure medications were administered within the ordered parameters. Resident #13 was admitted on 09/03/24 with diagnoses including Type Two Diabetes Mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic heart failure, and acquired absence of the right leg. The quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment documented moderately impaired cognition, and the care plan addressed altered health maintenance related to atherosclerotic heart disease and hypertension with interventions to administer medications as ordered. Physician orders included carvedilol 3.125 mg twice daily for hypertension, to be held for SBP less than 100 mmHg or DBP less than 80 mmHg; Entresto 49/51 mg twice daily for cardiomyopathy, to be held for SBP less than 110 mmHg, DBP less than 60 mmHg, or HR less than 60 BPM; and torsemide 40 mg daily, to be held for SBP less than 110 mmHg, DBP less than 60 mmHg, or HR less than 60 BPM. Review of the MAR and progress notes showed multiple mornings and evenings when DBP was below the ordered hold parameters, yet Entresto, torsemide, and carvedilol were still administered outside of parameters. There were no notes showing the physician was notified or that the medications were approved for administration outside of parameters. The Regional Clinical Manager verified the medications had not been held appropriately and stated the parameters may have been confusing. The facility had no medication administration policy.
Failure to Implement Safety Interventions for Cognitively Impaired Resident
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The facility failed to implement required safety interventions for a resident with Alzheimer's disease and other significant medical conditions, who was dependent on staff for activities of daily living and used a wheelchair for mobility. The resident's care plan included interventions such as the use of geri-sleeves for skin protection and a stop sign at the bedroom entry to redirect the resident when unassisted, due to their risk for falls and impaired cognition. Despite these documented interventions, the stop sign was not present in the resident's new room after a room change, and staff did not ensure its implementation. The resident sustained multiple injuries of unknown origin, including a laceration to the nose, nosebleed, hematoma to the forehead, and skin tears, which required hospital evaluation. Following the incident, the only intervention implemented was 15-minute checks for 24 hours, with no additional safety measures put in place. Interviews with the DON confirmed that the stop sign intervention was not in place in the new room and that no further interventions were implemented regarding the resident's safety, despite facility policy requiring modifications to prevent similar incidents.
Failure to Maintain Proper Food Temperatures
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The facility failed to ensure that food was served at a palatable and warm temperature, affecting several residents. Residents reported that their meals were often cold, particularly breakfast, and not appealing. Observations and interviews revealed that the facility was not consistently using warmers during meal service, contributing to the issue. A test tray was used to assess the temperature of the food, and it was found that the egg and cheddar bake was served at 110 degrees Fahrenheit, which is below the desired temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The oatmeal was at 158 degrees Fahrenheit, and the donut was at 92 degrees Fahrenheit, which was not a time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food product. Further investigation showed that the facility's hot plates were not being used with carriage pallet warmers, as the pallet warmer had been out of order for five or six days, and parts were on order. The facility's policy stated that all potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 41 degrees or less, or at 135 degrees or above, except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The deficiency was confirmed through interviews with the Dietary Supervisor, who acknowledged the temperature issues and the lack of functioning equipment to maintain proper food temperatures.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Isolation and Hand Hygiene Practices
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The facility failed to maintain appropriate infection control practices, specifically in the areas of isolation and enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). Resident #77, who had a right nephrostomy tube and was at risk for infection, was not provided with the required personal protective equipment (PPE) during a treatment procedure. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) involved did not wear a gown as mandated by the physician's orders for EBP, despite acknowledging the requirement during an interview. Another deficiency was observed with Resident #84, who was on contact precautions due to a Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) urinary tract infection. An LPN entered the resident's room without donning any PPE, such as gloves or a gown, despite clear signage and instructions indicating the necessity of such precautions. The LPN's failure to adhere to the contact precaution protocols was confirmed during an interview. Additionally, the facility did not ensure proper hand hygiene practices were followed by staff while serving meal trays. State tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) were observed delivering meal trays to residents without using hand sanitizer or washing their hands between contacts with different residents. Interviews with the STNAs revealed a lack of understanding and adherence to the facility's hand hygiene policy, which requires hand hygiene before and after contact with each resident.
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