Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around November 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Staff failed to properly disinfect a glucometer after use, relying only on alcohol wipes instead of an EPA-registered disinfectant as required by facility policy and manufacturer guidelines. A nurse described cleaning the device with alcohol wipes before storage, and the administrator confirmed staff are expected to follow both policy and CDC recommendations.
The facility did not ensure that resident assessments accurately reflected the clinical status of two residents. One resident's MDS assessment incorrectly documented a fall with major injury, while another resident's assessment inaccurately indicated the use of an antidepressant medication that had been discontinued. These errors were identified through review of clinical records and staff interviews.
Surveyors observed that the facility's automatic sprinkler system was not maintained free of extraneous weight, with multiple wires and flex conduit supported by sprinkler piping and brackets in two smoke compartments. Facility leadership confirmed these findings during the survey.
Failure to Properly Disinfect Glucometers per Policy and Manufacturer Guidelines
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in relation to infection prevention and control practices for glucometer disinfection on one of five nursing units. According to the facility's policy, glucometers should be disinfected using manufacturer-approved EPA-registered disinfectant wipes or a 70% isopropyl alcohol swab. However, a review of the manufacturer's guidelines indicated that while cleaning with soap and water or isopropyl alcohol is possible, these methods do not disinfect the meter. The manufacturer's guidelines referenced CDC recommendations for blood glucose monitoring safety. During staff interviews, a registered nurse described her process of wiping down the glucometer with alcohol wipes after use and before storing it in the medication cart. The nurse acknowledged, upon questioning, that using only alcohol wipes does not meet the disinfection requirement. The nursing home administrator confirmed that staff are expected to follow both facility policy and CDC guidelines for disinfection. These findings demonstrate that the facility did not ensure proper disinfection of glucometers as required by policy and manufacturer/CDC guidelines.
Inaccurate Resident Assessments Documented in Clinical Records
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident assessments accurately reflected the residents' current status for two individuals. For one resident with chronic kidney disease and anxiety disorder, the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment incorrectly indicated a fall with major injury during the look-back period. Clinical record review showed that this resident experienced a fall with no injuries and another with only a minor injury, contradicting the MDS documentation. For another resident with similar diagnoses, the Quarterly MDS assessment inaccurately reported the use of an antidepressant medication during the look-back period. However, review of current physician orders confirmed that the resident was not receiving any antidepressant medications at that time, and the previously prescribed antidepressant had been discontinued several months prior. These inaccuracies were identified through clinical record review and staff interviews.
Sprinkler System Not Maintained Free of Extraneous Weight
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain its automatic sprinkler system free of extraneous weight, as required by NFPA 25 and related standards. During an observation on August 12, 2025, surveyors found that multiple wires and flex conduit were being supported by the sprinkler piping system above the ceiling near Resident Room 200 on the 2nd floor Engle. Additionally, on the 3rd floor Greenwood, above the ceiling by the elevator back of house, multiple wires were tied to a sprinkler bracket. These findings were confirmed during an interview with the Administrator, Vice President of Facilities, Life Safety Manager, and Facilities Manager.
Plan Of Correction
1) What systematic changes will be put into place to ensure that the deficiency does not recur, and how the corrective action(s) will be monitored; On 8/13/25, the Life Safety Manager contacted COR Construction (outside vendor) to schedule a walkthrough of required work to remove all extraneous weight on the automatic sprinkler system at the following locations: (a) 2nd floor Engle, above ceiling, by Resident Room 200, and (b) 3rd floor Greenwood, above ceiling, by elevator back of house. COR Construction will begin this work the week of September 1, 2025, with monitoring check-ins completed by the Life Safety Manager. 2) What quality assurance program will be put into place, and the dates when corrective action will be completed? COR Construction will inspect all sprinkler lines annually to ensure no extraneous weight affects the automatic sprinkler system in the Greenwood and Engle neighborhoods. Deficiencies will be identified and remedied at time of inspection. Results of the inspection and any identified deficiencies will be reported through the QAPI program. 3) Date of compliance: 9/30/25 THIS PAGE IS NOW PART OF THIS SURVEY
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