Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around April 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 Luther Crest Nursing Facility during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with multiple diagnoses and physician orders for an electronic monitoring device was not accurately represented in the MDS assessments, which failed to document the use of the device as required. The DON confirmed the inaccuracy of the assessments.
Staff did not follow physician orders to weigh two residents with complex medical conditions as directed, with documentation missing for multiple required weigh-ins. The DON confirmed there was no evidence that staff attempted to complete the ordered weights.
The facility failed to consistently provide restorative ambulation programs for three residents, as recommended by physical therapy. A resident with a history of fractures and dementia was not assisted with walking as frequently as required, while another with polyosteoarthritis expressed a desire for more consistent walking assistance. A third resident with Alzheimer's was not documented as receiving the necessary ambulation support on multiple days. The DON acknowledged the inconsistency in offering these programs.
A resident with heart failure and muscle weakness, at risk for skin impairment, developed a new pressure ulcer. Despite physician orders for twice-daily wound care, an LPN confirmed that the evening treatment was missed. The DON also confirmed the lapse in care.
The facility did not post accurate daily nurse staffing information. Observations showed that the staffing information displayed on a particular day was from the previous day. The DON confirmed that the correct date's staffing information was not posted.
The facility did not provide written notification to two residents and their representatives about hospital transfers, as required by policy. The transfers occurred due to changes in the residents' conditions, but there was no documented evidence of the required notifications. The Administrator confirmed the lack of documentation during an interview.
The facility did not provide written notice of its bed-hold policy to two residents or their representatives at the time of hospital transfer, as required by its policy. The Administrator confirmed the lack of documentation for these notifications.
Inaccurate MDS Assessment Documentation
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected a resident's current status. Clinical record review showed that a resident with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, muscle weakness, a need for assistance with personal care, and major depressive disorder had physician orders for the application and monitoring of an electronic monitoring device on multiple occasions. However, review of the MDS assessments for this resident indicated that the use of the electronic monitoring device was not documented, despite ongoing physician orders. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the MDS assessments were inaccurate and did not reflect the resident's actual use of the device.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Resident Weights
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Summary
The facility failed to implement physician orders for two residents with significant medical conditions. One resident with congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension had a physician's order to be weighed daily, but documentation showed that staff did not weigh the resident on four specified dates. Another resident with dementia, protein-calorie malnutrition, and chronic kidney disease had an order to be weighed weekly, but there was no evidence that staff weighed this resident as ordered during a specified period. The Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no documented evidence that staff attempted to weigh either resident as required by the physician's orders.
Inconsistent Ambulation Assistance for Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate services to maintain or improve the activities of daily living, specifically ambulation, for three residents. Resident 2, with a history of fractured ribs, vascular dementia, and muscle weakness, was recommended a restorative ambulation program by physical therapy to maintain mobility. However, nursing documentation showed that the resident was only assisted with walking once a day on six occasions and not at all on five days within a 30-day period. Similarly, Resident 7, diagnosed with polyosteoarthritis and difficulty walking, was to ambulate 20 to 50 feet one to two times a day. Documentation revealed that assistance was provided only once a day on 14 occasions and not at all on three days. The resident expressed a desire to walk more consistently. Resident 40, who has Alzheimer's disease and dementia, was recommended to ambulate 50 to 100 feet daily. However, there was no documented evidence of assistance on 15 days within the last 30 days. The Director of Nursing confirmed the lack of consistent documentation for the restorative ambulation programs for these residents. These findings indicate a failure to adhere to the recommended restorative care plans, potentially impacting the residents' ability to maintain their current level of mobility.
Failure to Provide Ordered Wound Care
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Summary
The facility failed to provide treatment in accordance with physician's orders for a resident with pressure ulcers. Resident 19, who had diagnoses including heart failure and muscle weakness, was identified as requiring assistance for personal hygiene and was at risk for skin impairment due to fragile skin, decreased mobility, and incontinence. A nursing note indicated that the resident developed a new pressure-related wound on the buttocks. A physician ordered wound care to be performed twice daily and as needed. However, during an observation, it was found that the evening shift treatment on July 9, 2024, was not completed as ordered, as confirmed by the LPN and the Director of Nursing.
Failure to Post Accurate Daily Nurse Staffing Information
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Summary
The facility failed to post accurate daily nurse staffing information. On July 9, 2024, observations at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. revealed that the posted nurse staffing information was from the previous day, July 8, 2024. In an interview on July 11, 2024, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the nurse staffing information for July 9, 2024, had not been posted for the correct date.
Failure to Notify Residents of Hospital Transfers
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide timely written notification to residents and their representatives regarding transfers to the hospital, as required by their policy. This deficiency was identified for two residents who were transferred to the hospital due to a change in condition. The facility's policy, last reviewed on January 25, 2024, mandates that residents and their representatives be informed in writing of the transfer details through a Notice of Transfer. However, clinical record reviews revealed that Resident 2 was transferred on March 29, 2024, and Resident 39 was transferred on February 23 and April 17, 2024, without documented evidence of written notification. During an interview on July 11, 2024, the Administrator confirmed the absence of such documentation, indicating non-compliance with the facility's policy.
Failure to Provide Bed-Hold Policy Notice
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a written notice of its bed-hold policy to residents or their representatives at the time of transfer to a hospital, as required by its own policy. This deficiency was identified during a review of the facility's policy, clinical records, and staff interviews. Specifically, two residents who were transferred to the hospital did not receive the necessary written information about the bed-hold policy. Resident 2 was transferred on March 29, 2024, due to a change in condition, and Resident 39 was transferred on February 23, 2024, and again on April 17, 2024. The facility's policy, last reviewed on January 25, 2024, mandates that such information be provided in writing prior to transfers. However, the Administrator confirmed that there was no documented evidence of compliance with this policy for the mentioned residents.
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