Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
April 25, 2025 Certification/complaint Survey
Standard Health Citations
FF15 483.24(a)(2):ADL CARE PROVIDED FOR DEPENDENT RESIDENTS
REGULATION: §
483. 24(a)(2) A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene;
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.24(a)(2):ADL CARE PROVIDED FOR DEPENDENT RESIDENTS
REGULATION: §
483. 24(a)(2) A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene;
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.7:ADMINISTRATION
REGULATION: §
483. 70 Administration.
A facility must be administered in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.90(e)(1)(iv)(v):BEDROOMS ASSURE FULL VISUAL PRIVACY
REGULATION: §
483. 90(e)(1)(iv) Be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for each resident;
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483. 90(e)(1)(v) In facilities initially certified after March 31, 1992, except in private rooms, each bed must have ceiling suspended curtains, which extend around the bed to provide total visual privacy in combination with adjacent walls and curtains.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.90(e)(1)(ii):BEDROOMS MEASURE AT LEAST 80 SQ FT/RESIDENT
REGULATION: §
483. 90(e)(1)(ii) Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident bedrooms, and at least 100 square feet in single resident rooms;
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25(e)(1)-(3):BOWEL/BLADDER INCONTINENCE, CATHETER, UTI
REGULATION: §
483. 25(e) Incontinence.
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483. 25(e)(1) The facility must ensure that resident who is continent of bladder and bowel on admission receives services and assistance to maintain continence unless his or her clinical condition is or becomes such that continence is not possible to maintain.
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483. 25(e)(2)For a resident with urinary incontinence, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that-
(i) A resident who enters the facility without an indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary;
(ii) A resident who enters the facility with an indwelling catheter or subsequently receives one is assessed for removal of the catheter as soon as possible unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization is necessary; and
(iii) A resident who is incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to restore continence to the extent possible.
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483. 25(e)(3) For a resident with fecal incontinence, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that a resident who is incontinent of bowel receives appropriate treatment and services to restore as much normal bowel function as possible.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25(e)(1)-(3):BOWEL/BLADDER INCONTINENCE, CATHETER, UTI
REGULATION: §
483. 25(e) Incontinence.
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483. 25(e)(1) The facility must ensure that resident who is continent of bladder and bowel on admission receives services and assistance to maintain continence unless his or her clinical condition is or becomes such that continence is not possible to maintain.
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483. 25(e)(2)For a resident with urinary incontinence, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that-
(i) A resident who enters the facility without an indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary;
(ii) A resident who enters the facility with an indwelling catheter or subsequently receives one is assessed for removal of the catheter as soon as possible unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization is necessary; and
(iii) A resident who is incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to restore continence to the extent possible.
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483. 25(e)(3) For a resident with fecal incontinence, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that a resident who is incontinent of bowel receives appropriate treatment and services to restore as much normal bowel function as possible.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25(l):DIALYSIS
REGULATION: §
483. 25(l) Dialysis.
The facility must ensure that residents who require dialysis receive such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.60(d)(3):FOOD IN FORM TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
REGULATION: §
483. 60(d) Food and drink
Each resident receives and the facility provides-
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483. 60(d)(3) Food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.60(i)(1)(2):FOOD PROCUREMENT,STORE/PREPARE/SERVE-SANITARY
REGULATION: §
483. 60(i) Food safety requirements.
The facility must -
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483. 60(i)(1) - Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state or local authorities.
(i) This may include food items obtained directly from local producers, subject to applicable State and local laws or regulations.
(ii) This provision does not prohibit or prevent facilities from using produce grown in facility gardens, subject to compliance with applicable safe growing and food-handling practices.
(iii) This provision does not preclude residents from consuming foods not procured by the facility.
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483. 60(i)(2) - Store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: August 6, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.60(i)(1)(2):FOOD PROCUREMENT,STORE/PREPARE/SERVE-SANITARY
REGULATION: §
483. 60(i) Food safety requirements.
The facility must -
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483. 60(i)(1) - Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state or local authorities.
(i) This may include food items obtained directly from local producers, subject to applicable State and local laws or regulations.
(ii) This provision does not prohibit or prevent facilities from using produce grown in facility gardens, subject to compliance with applicable safe growing and food-handling practices.
(iii) This provision does not preclude residents from consuming foods not procured by the facility.
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483. 60(i)(2) - Store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: August 6, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.12(a)(1):FREE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT
REGULATION: §
483. 12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation as defined in this subpart. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms.
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483. 12(a) The facility must-
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483. 12(a)(1) Not use verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse, corporal punishment, or involuntary seclusion;
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Actual harm has occurred
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25(d)(1)(2):FREE OF ACCIDENT HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES
REGULATION: §
483. 25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that -
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483. 25(d)(1) The resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible; and
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483. 25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.70(d)(1)-(3):GOVERNING BODY
REGULATION: §
483. 70(d) Governing body.
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483. 70(d)(1) The facility must have a governing body, or designated persons functioning as a governing body, that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies regarding the management and operation of the facility; and
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483. 70(d)(2) The governing body appoints the administrator who is-
(i) Licensed by the State, where licensing is required;
(ii) Responsible for management of the facility; and
(iii) Reports to and is accountable to the governing body.
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483. 70(d)(3) The governing body is responsible and accountable for the QAPI program, in accordance with §
483. 75(f).
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f):INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL
REGULATION: §
483. 80 Infection Control
The facility must establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
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483. 80(a) Infection prevention and control program.
The facility must establish an infection prevention and control program (IPCP) that must include, at a minimum, the following elements:
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483. 80(a)(1) A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment conducted according to §
483. 71 and following accepted national standards;
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483. 80(a)(2) Written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must include, but are not limited to:
(i) A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or
infections before they can spread to other persons in the facility;
(ii) When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported;
(iii) Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections;
(iv)When and how isolation should be used for a resident; including but not limited to:
(A) The type and duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism involved, and
(B) A requirement that the isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the circumstances.
(v) The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food, if direct contact will transmit the disease; and
(vi)The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by staff involved in direct resident contact.
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483. 80(a)(4) A system for recording incidents identified under the facility's IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility.
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483. 80(e) Linens.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens so as to prevent the spread of infection.
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483. 80(f) Annual review.
The facility will conduct an annual review of its IPCP and update their program, as necessary.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Citation date: May 9, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: ApprovedMay 30, 2025 Immediate Corrective action Directed Plan of correction: Resident #82 room signs were place and ALL staff were educated on enhanced barrier precautions. Resident #148 RN assessment completed and care plan and kardex reviewed. Resident#459 RN assessment completed and care plan and kardex reviewed. All staff were educated on proper glove changing, and when to do so. All staff were educated on handwashing. All nursing staff were educated on Foley cath care and changing of foley's, and the need for a protective barrier between the foley bag and the ground. All other residents could be affected: As a result, the facility reviewed all resident on enhanced barrier precautions to ensure, all the proper singe and PPE were in place. No issues noted. The facility did a building wide Foley/suprapubic cath audit to ensure that everything was in place, and equipment was clean, that they had care plan and kardex reflecting their foley's. That there was a foley bag cover as well Systemic changes: Enhanced barrier policy and procedure reviewed. No revisions necessary. All staff educated on Enhanced barriers, handwashing, and donning and doffing gloves at the appropriate times. Quality assurance: An audit will be conducted, reviewing residents on enhanced barrier precautions, observations of staff interacting, monitoring for glove changes, handwashing, and appropriate PPE wearing. This will be done randomly on all 3 shifts, weekly, for 4 weeks, then monthly x 3 months. Results will be reviewed at QAPI. Responsible Party: DON |
FF15 483.80(b)(1)-(4):INFECTION PREVENTIONIST QUALIFICATIONS/ROLE
REGULATION: §
483. 80(b) Infection preventionist
The facility must designate one or more individual(s) as the infection preventionist(s) (IP)(s) who are responsible for the facility's IPCP. The IP must:
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483. 80(b)(1) Have primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field;
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483. 80(b)(2) Be qualified by education, training, experience or certification;
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483. 80(b)(3) Work at least part-time at the facility; and
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483. 80(b)(4) Have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.12(c)(2)-(4):INVESTIGATE/PREVENT/CORRECT ALLEGED VIOLATION
REGULATION: §
483. 12(c) In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the facility must:
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483. 12(c)(2) Have evidence that all alleged violations are thoroughly investigated.
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483. 12(c)(3) Prevent further potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment while the investigation is in progress.
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483. 12(c)(4) Report the results of all investigations to the administrator or his or her designated representative and to other officials in accordance with State law, including to the State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of the incident, and if the alleged violation is verified appropriate corrective action must be taken.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2):LABEL/STORE DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS
REGULATION: §
483. 45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must be labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles, and include the appropriate accessory and cautionary instructions, and the expiration date when applicable.
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483. 45(h) Storage of Drugs and Biologicals
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483. 45(h)(1) In accordance with State and Federal laws, the facility must store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature controls, and permit only authorized personnel to have access to the keys.
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483. 45(h)(2) The facility must provide separately locked, permanently affixed compartments for storage of controlled drugs listed in Schedule II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1976 and other drugs subject to abuse, except when the facility uses single unit package drug distribution systems in which the quantity stored is minimal and a missing dose can be readily detected.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2):LABEL/STORE DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS
REGULATION: §
483. 45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must be labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles, and include the appropriate accessory and cautionary instructions, and the expiration date when applicable.
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483. 45(h) Storage of Drugs and Biologicals
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483. 45(h)(1) In accordance with State and Federal laws, the facility must store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature controls, and permit only authorized personnel to have access to the keys.
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483. 45(h)(2) The facility must provide separately locked, permanently affixed compartments for storage of controlled drugs listed in Schedule II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1976 and other drugs subject to abuse, except when the facility uses single unit package drug distribution systems in which the quantity stored is minimal and a missing dose can be readily detected.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.70(a)-(c):LICENSE/COMPLY W/ FED/STATE/LOCL LAW/PROF STD
REGULATION: §
483. 70(a) Licensure.
A facility must be licensed under applicable State and local law.
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483. 70(b) Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws and Professional Standards.
The facility must operate and provide services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards and principles that apply to professionals providing services in such a facility.
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483. 70(c) Relationship to Other HHS Regulations.
In addition to compliance with the regulations set forth in this subpart, facilities are obliged to meet the applicable provisions of other HHS regulations, including but not limited to those pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (45 CFR part 80); nondiscrimination on the basis of disability (45 CFR part 84); nondiscrimination on the basis of age (45 CFR part 91); nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (45 CFR part 92); protection of human subjects of research (45 CFR part 46); and fraud and abuse (42 CFR part 455) and protection of individually identifiable health information (45 CFR parts 160 and 164). Violations of such other provisions may result in a finding of non-compliance with this paragraph.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.60(d)(1)(2):NUTRITIVE VALUE/APPEAR, PALATABLE/PREFER TEMP
REGULATION: §
483. 60(d) Food and drink
Each resident receives and the facility provides-
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483. 60(d)(1) Food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance;
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483. 60(d)(2) Food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.75(g)(1)(i)-(iii)(2)(i); 483.80(c):QAA COMMITTEE
REGULATION: §
483. 75(g) Quality assessment and assurance.
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483. 75(g) Quality assessment and assurance.
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483. 75(g)(1) A facility must maintain a quality assessment and assurance committee consisting at a minimum of:
(i) The director of nursing services;
(ii) The Medical Director or his/her designee;
(iii) At least three other members of the facility's staff, at least one of who must be the administrator, owner, a board member or other individual in a leadership role; and
(iv) The infection preventionist.
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483. 75(g)(2) The quality assessment and assurance committee reports to the facility's governing body, or designated person(s) functioning as a governing body regarding its activities, including implementation of the QAPI program required under paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section. The committee must:
(i) Meet at least quarterly and as needed to coordinate and evaluate activities under the QAPI program, such as identifying issues with respect to which quality assessment and assurance activities, including performance improvement projects required under the QAPI program, are necessary.
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483. 80(c) Infection preventionist participation on quality assessment and assurance committee.
The individual designated as the IP, or at least one of the individuals if there is more than one IP, must be a member of the facility's quality assessment and assurance committee and report to the committee on the IPCP on a regular basis.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews conducted during an Extended Recertification Survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for three (3) (Residents #82, #148, and #459) of 10 residents reviewed and one (1) of one (1) facility potable water systems (the collection, treatment, storage, and distribution of safe drinking water). Specifically, Issue one (1) includes: The facility failed to 1) provide further testing for Legionnaires' disease for residents diagnosed with [REDACTED]. Issue two (2) includes: Residents #82 was on enhanced barrier precautions (interventions designed to reduce transmission of [MEDICAL CONDITION]) and staff did not wear appropriate personal protective equipment (equipment worn to minimize exposure to potential hazards, such as a facemask, gloves and/or gown) and did not perform hand hygiene or change soiled gloves following incontinence care and before touching environmental objects. Additionally, the resident's indwelling catheter drainage bag was observed on the floor without a barrier. For Resident #148, staff did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene following incontinence care and before touching environmental objects. Resident #459 had a nephrostomy tube (a tube placed directly into the kidney through the skin to drain urine), was not on enhanced barrier precautions as ordered, and staff were observed providing hands-on care without appropriate personal protective equipment. The findings include: Issue one (1): Review of the facility policy Legionella Water Management Program, dated (MONTH) 2023, included the following: a. The water management team will consist of at least the following personnel: the infection preventionist, the administrator, the medical director or designee, the director of maintenance, and the director of environmental services. b. The water management program includes the following elements: specific measures used to control the introduction and/or spread of Legionella (e.g., temperature, disinfectants), the control limits or parameters that are acceptable and monitored, a system to monitor control limits and the effectiveness of control measures, a plan for when control limits are not met and/or control measures are not effective, and documentation of the program c. The Water Management Program will be reviewed at least once a year, or sooner in cases including, but not limited to, if the control limits are not consistently met. Review of the facility policy Legionella Surveillance Detection, dated (MONTH) 2025, included the following: a. The facility is committed to the prevention, detection and control of water-borne contaminants, including Legionella. Legionnaires' disease will be included as part of our infection surveillance activities. b. As part of the Infection Prevention and Control Program, all cases of pneumonia that are diagnosed in residents more than 48 hours after admission will be investigated for possible Legionnaires' disease. c. If pneumonia or Legionnaires' disease is suspected, the nurse will notify the physician or practitioner immediately. d. [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the facility policy Legionella Management Plan Potable Water System, dated [DATE], included disinfection and response procedures to be used when Legionella counts exceed 30% positive and specified that results are reported promptly to program team members to make determinations of effective remediation strategies using New York State guidelines via appendix 4-B of that document. Percentage of positive Legionella test sites greater than 30% includes the following responses: a. Immediately institute short-term control measures in accordance with the direction of a qualified professional and notify the department. b. The water system shall be re-sampled no sooner than seven (7) days and no later than four (4) weeks after disinfection to determine the efficacy of the treatment. c. Retreat and retest. If retest is greater than or equal to 30% positive, repeat short-term control measures. Review of the facility policy Surveillance for Infections, dated (MONTH) 2025, included the Infection Preventionist would conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and other epidemiologically significant infections that have substantial impact on potential resident outcome and that may require transmission-based precautions and interventions. The Infection Preventionist and the attending physician would determine if laboratory tests were indicated and if special precautions were warranted. Additionally, the Infection Preventionist would determine if the infection was reportable and would gather and interpret surveillance data. Record review and interview on [DATE] at 1:55 PM included the following: a. 10 Legionella water samples for the domestic water supply were submitted to a lab on ,[DATE]/ 2024. Results received on [DATE] included 7 of the 10 (70%) samples were positive for Legionella and were obtained from South Three, room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink; South Two, room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink; North Two, room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink; North Unit shower; West One, room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink; Main Hall sink; and South One, room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink. b. 10 Legionella water samples for the domestic water supply were submitted to a lab on ,[DATE]/ 2025. The [DATE] results included 5 of the 10 (50%) samples were positive for Legionella and obtained from South Three shower room; South Two room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink; Main Hallway sink; South Three room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink; and North Two room [ROOM NUMBER]-bathroom sink. Follow-up sampling was not performed until [DATE] (43 days later). In an immediate interview, the Director of Maintenance stated sample results were not reported to the New York State Department of Health. Review of records provided by the Administrator on [DATE] at 9:50 AM included a list of seven (7) residents who were diagnosed with [REDACTED]. Additional record review revealed three (3) of the seven (7) residents had expired and had resided on North One, South Three, and West One. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:10 PM, the Administrator stated there were no Legionnaires' disease testing results for the seven (7) residents diagnosed with [REDACTED]. Record review of service reports revealed the vendor was at the facility [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], and [DATE] for routine monthly service. The service report dated [DATE] included the dosing pump controls were not responsive, and a new pump would be installed. The service report dated [DATE] included pump controls were unresponsive. The service report dated [DATE] included the replacement of the chlorine pump as interface was not working. The vendor service reports did not document if short term control measures were implemented after greater than 30% of the water samples came back positive for Legionella on [DATE] and ,[DATE]/ 2025. During a phone interview on [DATE] at 12:35 PM, the Medical Director stated they were not aware water samples at the facility were positive for Legionella; they would be concerned for the residents and should have been notified. During an interview on [DATE] at 12:48 PM, the Director of Maintenance stated they told the Administrator about the positive Legionella results, and they were taking care of it. The Director of Maintenance stated they did a high chlorine flush of the system each time and sanitized all the shower heads. There was no documented evidence that a chlorine flush of the domestic water system or other short-term control measures had been performed. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:14 PM, the Director of Nursing stated they had not been notified that the facility's water system had tested positive for Legionella. They stated the Director of Maintenance was responsible to collect the water samples and should have informed them of the positive results. The Director of Nursing stated it would have been important for them to be notified to ensure the medical provider was updated and urine and culture tests were completed on any resident testing positive for pneumonia. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:00 PM, the Regional Director of Nursing stated there was no corporate Infection Preventionist to manage the facility's infection control program. On [DATE] the survey team identified Immediate Jeopardy Past Non-Compliance. Based on the following corrective actions it was determined through interviews and record review the facility implemented corrective actions to correct the non-compliance effective ,[DATE]/ 2025. A follow up onsite review on [DATE] included the following: -The Legionella policies and water management plans were reviewed, no revisions required, and the facility is currently compliant with their policies and the regulation. -The supplemental disinfection system is currently functioning properly. -The prior exceedances were reported to NYSDOH on ,[DATE]/ 2025. -The round of samples taken [DATE] had a20% positivity rate, requiring no further action on the part of the facility. -Two residents recently diagnosed with [REDACTED]. -The facility is monitoring all residents diagnosed with [REDACTED]. -Director of Maintenance stated they flush the water system monthly, sanitize the shower heads monthly, and monitor the chlorine residual daily as part of routine preventative maintenance procedures. -The facility provided documentation that on [DATE], Administration provided education regarding Legionella Testing Procedures due to positive water testing. Signature sheet of those present included, but were not limited to: Administrator, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Medical Director, Director of Maintenance, Assistant Director of Environmental Services, and multiple Registered Nurses and Unit managers. There is no Plan of Correction required for Issue one (1) of the F880 Issue two (2) The facility policy Barrier Enhanced Precautions, dated (MONTH) 2025, included enhanced barrier precautions expands the use of personal protective equipment and designates the use of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of multidrug resistant organisms to staff hands and clothing. High contact resident care activities include, but are not limited to, transferring residents, changing linens, changing briefs, assisting with toileting, care of medical devices, and wound care for chronic wounds. Hand hygiene should be performed, and a new gown and gloves should be put on before caring for a different resident. The facility policy Standard Precautions dated (MONTH) 2025 included hands shall be washed after direct contact with bodily fluids. Gloves should be worn when anticipated direct contact with bodily fluids and changed as necessary during care to prevent cross-contamination from one body site to another and to remove gloves after use, before touching non-contaminated items and environmental surfaces and wash hands immediately to avoid transfer of microorganisms to other residents or environments. 1. Resident #82 had [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The Minimum Data Set (a resident assessment tool) dated [DATE] included the resident had moderately impaired cognition. Resident #82's Comprehensive Care Plan dated [DATE] and current Certified Nursing Assistant Kardex (care plan) both included the resident had a suprapubic catheter (a tube inserted directly into the bladder through the abdomen to drain urine into a bag) and was incontinent of bowel. Interventions included to provide catheter care every shift and as needed, maintain the urine collection bag below the level of the bladder, maintain enhanced barrier precautions, and that the resident was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene. Current physician orders dated [DATE] included to maintain enhanced barrier precautions. During an observation on [DATE] at 3:11 PM, an enhanced barrier precaution sign was posted outside of Resident #82's room and included personal protective equipment (gown and gloves) were required for high-contact resident care activities. Personal protective equipment was available outside the room. During observations on [DATE] at 3:31 PM, [DATE] at 12:39 PM, [DATE] at 1:52 PM, [DATE] at 12:13 PM, and [DATE] at 1:46 PM, Resident #82 was lying in bed with their urine collection bag and catheter tubing lying directly on the floor next to the bed or under the bed without a barrier. During an observation on [DATE] at 1:54 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant #14 washed their hands, put on gloves but no gown, and placed the urinary catheter bag on the bed. They then provided care to Resident #82, who was incontinent of stool. They removed the soiled incontinence brief and pad and placed them on the floor with no barrier. Without changing gloves or washing their hands, Certified Nursing Assistant #14 applied a clean brief, then touched clean linens, the bed control, the bedside table, and the closet door, and emptied the urinary catheter bag. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:19 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant #14 stated they did not change gloves or wash their hands after providing incontinence care but should have before they touched other objects in the resident's room. Certified Nursing Assistant #14 looked at the enhanced barrier precaution sign posted outside Resident #82's room and stated they did not see it and should have also worn a gown and mask while providing care. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:07 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse Manager #4 stated Resident #82 was on enhanced barrier precautions because they had a suprapubic catheter and staff should wear gloves, gown and a mask when providing care and emptying their catheter bag to prevent the spread of infections. Licensed Practical Nurse Manager #4 stated staff should also change their gloves and wash their hands after incontinence care and before touching other objects in the room to prevent contamination, and catheter bags should always be placed below the level of the bladder and never directly on the floor. 2. Resident #459 had [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The Minimum (MDS) data set [DATE] included the resident had severe impairment of cognitive function. Review of Resident #459's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #459 had a nephrostomy tube. Interventions included to monitor intake and output per protocol. The care plan did not include that the resident was on enhanced barrier precautions. Physician orders dated [DATE] included to flush Resident #459's nephrostomy tube daily and maintain Enhanced Barrier Precautions, due to a nephrostomy tube. During an observation on [DATE] at 11:24 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant #2 and Licensed Practical Nurse Manager #3 were providing care to Resident #459 while wearing gloves but no gowns. Certified Nursing Assistant #2 emptied the resident's urine bag. There was no enhanced barrier precaution sign or personal protective equipment outside the resident's room. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:45 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant #2 stated they did not wear a gown while providing care to Resident #459 but should have because the resident should have been on enhanced barrier precautions. 3. Resident #148 had [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The Minimum (MDS) data set [DATE] documented the resident had severely impaired cognition. Review of Resident #148's current Comprehensive Care Plan, last revised [DATE], included the resident was incontinent of bowel and bladder and dependent on staff for toileting hygiene. Interventions included to check the resident for incontinence and change them every three (3) to four (4) hours and as needed and provide perineal care after each incontinent episode. During an observation on [DATE] at 3:41 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse #2 was wearing gloves while they provided incontinence care to Resident #148 and applied cream to the buttocks. Licensed Practical Nurse #2 did not change their soiled gloves or wash their hands after changing the resident's soiled brief and before touching clean linens and multiple objects in the resident's room. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:07 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse #2 stated they should have changed their gloves and washed their hands following incontinence care, to avoid contamination of other objects. During interviews on [DATE] at 2:14 PM and 2:50 PM, the Director of Nursing stated that staff should wear the appropriate personal protective equipment while providing resident care. Residents with indwelling medical devices should be on enhanced barrier precautions, and staff should wear gowns, gloves, and masks during care to reduce the spread of infection. The Director of Nursing said staff should change their gloves and wash their hands following incontinence care and before touching clean linens or objects in the room, to prevent contamination. They said soiled linens should not be placed directly on the floor due to infection control concerns, and catheter bags should always be kept below the level of the bladder and not directly on the floor, due to risk for infection. The Director of Nursing stated Resident #459 should have had an enhanced barrier precautions sign on their door and personal protective equipment available outside the room. Since the facility did not have an infection preventionist, the nurses, managers, or certified nursing assistants should put the cart and signage outside the resident's room. 10NYCRR: Section 415. 19, 10NYCRR: Part 4, Subparts?4- 2. 4(a)(3), 4- 2. 7(b) | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.75(a)(1)-(4)(b)(1)-(4)(f)(1)-(6)(h)(i):QAPI PRGM/PLAN, DISCLOSURE/GOOD FAITH ATTMPT
REGULATION: §
483. 75(a) Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
Each LTC facility, including a facility that is part of a multiunit chain, must develop, implement, and maintain an effective, comprehensive, data-driven QAPI program that focuses on indicators of the outcomes of care and quality of life. The facility must:
§
483. 75(a)(1) Maintain documentation and demonstrate evidence of its ongoing QAPI program that meets the requirements of this section. This may include but is not limited to systems and reports demonstrating systematic identification, reporting, investigation, analysis, and prevention of adverse events; and documentation demonstrating the development, implementation, and evaluation of corrective actions or performance improvement activities;
§
483. 75(a)(2) Present its QAPI plan to the State Survey Agency no later than 1 year after the promulgation of this regulation;
§
483. 75(a)(3) Present its QAPI plan to a State Survey Agency or Federal surveyor at each annual recertification survey and upon request during any other survey and to CMS upon request; and
§
483. 75(a)(4) Present documentation and evidence of its ongoing QAPI program's implementation and the facility's compliance with requirements to a State Survey Agency, Federal surveyor or CMS upon request.
§
483. 75(b) Program design and scope.
A facility must design its QAPI program to be ongoing, comprehensive, and to address the full range of care and services provided by the facility. It must:
§
483. 75(b)(1) Address all systems of care and management practices;
§
483. 75(b)(2) Include clinical care, quality of life, and resident choice;
§
483. 75(b)(3) Utilize the best available evidence to define and measure indicators of quality and facility goals that reflect processes of care and facility operations that have been shown to be predictive of desired outcomes for residents of a SNF or NF.
§
483. 75(b) (4) Reflect the complexities, unique care, and services that the facility provides.
§
483. 75(f) Governance and leadership.
The governing body and/or executive leadership (or organized group or individual who assumes full legal authority and responsibility for operation of the facility) is responsible and accountable for ensuring that:
§
483. 75(f)(1) An ongoing QAPI program is defined, implemented, and maintained and addresses identified priorities.
§
483. 75(f)(2) The QAPI program is sustained during transitions in leadership and staffing;
§
483. 75(f)(3) The QAPI program is adequately resourced, including ensuring staff time, equipment, and technical training as needed;
§
483. 75(f)(4) The QAPI program identifies and prioritizes problems and opportunities that reflect organizational process, functions, and services provided to residents based on performance indicator data, and resident and staff input, and other information.
§
483. 75(f)(5) Corrective actions address gaps in systems, and are evaluated for effectiveness; and
§
483. 75(f)(6) Clear expectations are set around safety, quality, rights, choice, and respect.
§
483. 75(h) Disclosure of information.
A State or the Secretary may not require disclosure of the records of such committee except in so far as such disclosure is related to the compliance of such committee with the requirements of this section.
§
483. 75(i) Sanctions.
Good faith attempts by the committee to identify and correct quality deficiencies will not be used as a basis for sanctions.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25:QUALITY OF CARE
REGULATION: §
483. 25 Quality of care
Quality of care is a fundamental principle that applies to all treatment and care provided to facility residents. Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: August 6, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25:QUALITY OF CARE
REGULATION: §
483. 25 Quality of care
Quality of care is a fundamental principle that applies to all treatment and care provided to facility residents. Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: August 6, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.24:QUALITY OF LIFE
REGULATION: §
483. 24 Quality of life
Quality of life is a fundamental principle that applies to all care and services provided to facility residents. Each resident must receive and the facility must provide the
necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, consistent with the resident's comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.10(a)(1)(2)(b)(1)(2):RESIDENT RIGHTS/EXERCISE OF RIGHTS
REGULATION: §
483. 10(a) Resident Rights.
The resident has a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the facility, including those specified in this section.
§
483. 10(a)(1) A facility must treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. The facility must protect and promote the rights of the resident.
§
483. 10(a)(2) The facility must provide equal access to quality care regardless of diagnosis, severity of condition, or payment source. A facility must establish and maintain identical policies and practices regarding transfer, discharge, and the provision of services under the State plan for all residents regardless of payment source.
§
483. 10(b) Exercise of Rights.
The resident has the right to exercise his or her rights as a resident of the facility and as a citizen or resident of the United States.
§
483. 10(b)(1) The facility must ensure that the resident can exercise his or her rights without interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal from the facility.
§
483. 10(b)(2) The resident has the right to be free of interference, coercion, discrimination, and reprisal from the facility in exercising his or her rights and to be supported by the facility in the exercise of his or her rights as required under this subpart.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.10(i)(4),483.90(e)(2)(3):RESIDENT ROOM BED/FURNITURE/CLOSET
REGULATION: §
483. 10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §
483. 90
(e)(2)(iv)
§
483. 90(e)(2) -The facility must provide each resident with--
(i) A separate bed of proper size and height for the safety and convenience of the resident;
(ii) A clean, comfortable mattress;
(iii) Bedding, appropriate to the weather and climate; and
(iv) Functional furniture appropriate to the resident's needs, and individual closet space in the resident's bedroom with clothes racks and shelves accessible to the resident.
§
483. 90(e)(3) CMS, or in the case of a nursing facility the survey agency, may permit variations in requirements specified in paragraphs (e)(1) (i) and (ii) of this section relating to rooms in individual cases when the facility demonstrates in writing that the variations
(i) Are in accordance with the special needs of the residents; and
(ii) Will not adversely affect residents' health and safety.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.10(f)(5)(i)-(iv)(6)(7):RESIDENT/FAMILY GROUP AND RESPONSE
REGULATION: §
483. 10(f)(5) The resident has a right to organize and participate in resident groups in the facility.
(i) The facility must provide a resident or family group, if one exists, with private space; and take reasonable steps, with the approval of the group, to make residents and family members aware of upcoming meetings in a timely manner.
(ii) Staff, visitors, or other guests may attend resident group or family group meetings only at the respective group's invitation.
(iii) The facility must provide a designated staff person who is approved by the resident or family group and the facility and who is responsible for providing assistance and responding to written requests that result from group meetings.
(iv) The facility must consider the views of a resident or family group and act promptly upon the grievances and recommendations of such groups concerning issues of resident care and life in the facility.
(A) The facility must be able to demonstrate their response and rationale for such response.
(B) This should not be construed to mean that the facility must implement as recommended every request of the resident or family group.
§
483. 10(f)(6) The resident has a right to participate in family groups.
§
483. 10(f)(7) The resident has a right to have family member(s) or other resident representative(s) meet in the facility with the families or resident representative(s) of other residents in the facility.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.45(f)(2):RESIDENTS ARE FREE OF SIGNIFICANT MED ERRORS
REGULATION: The facility must ensure that its-
§
483. 45(f)(2) Residents are free of any significant medication errors.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.10(i)(1)-(7):SAFE/CLEAN/COMFORTABLE/HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT
REGULATION: §
483. 10(i) Safe Environment.
The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The facility must provide-
§
483. 10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, allowing the resident to use his or her personal belongings to the extent possible.
(i) This includes ensuring that the resident can receive care and services safely and that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not pose a safety risk.
(ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care for the protection of the resident's property from loss or theft.
§
483. 10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior;
§
483. 10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition;
§
483. 10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §
483. 90 (e)(2)(iv);
§
483. 10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas;
§
483. 10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990 must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81?é??F; and
§
483. 10(i)(7) For the maintenance of comfortable sound levels.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: August 6, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.10(i)(1)-(7):SAFE/CLEAN/COMFORTABLE/HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT
REGULATION: §
483. 10(i) Safe Environment.
The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The facility must provide-
§
483. 10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, allowing the resident to use his or her personal belongings to the extent possible.
(i) This includes ensuring that the resident can receive care and services safely and that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not pose a safety risk.
(ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care for the protection of the resident's property from loss or theft.
§
483. 10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior;
§
483. 10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition;
§
483. 10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §
483. 90 (e)(2)(iv);
§
483. 10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas;
§
483. 10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990 must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81?é??F; and
§
483. 10(i)(7) For the maintenance of comfortable sound levels.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: August 6, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.35(a)(1)(2):SUFFICIENT NURSING STAFF
REGULATION: §
483. 35(a) Sufficient Staff.
The facility must have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with the facility assessment required at §
483.
71. §
483. 35(a)(1) The facility must provide services by sufficient numbers of each of the following types of personnel on a 24-hour basis to provide nursing care to all residents in accordance with resident care plans:
(i) Except when waived under paragraph (e) of this section, licensed nurses; and
(ii) Other nursing personnel, including but not limited to nurse aides.
§
483. 35(a)(2) Except when waived under paragraph (e) of this section, the facility must designate a licensed nurse to serve as a charge nurse on each tour of duty.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.35(a)(1)(2):SUFFICIENT NURSING STAFF
REGULATION: §
483. 35(a) Sufficient Staff.
The facility must have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with the facility assessment required at §
483.
71. §
483. 35(a)(1) The facility must provide services by sufficient numbers of each of the following types of personnel on a 24-hour basis to provide nursing care to all residents in accordance with resident care plans:
(i) Except when waived under paragraph (e) of this section, licensed nurses; and
(ii) Other nursing personnel, including but not limited to nurse aides.
§
483. 35(a)(2) Except when waived under paragraph (e) of this section, the facility must designate a licensed nurse to serve as a charge nurse on each tour of duty.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
FF15 483.25(b)(1)(i)(ii):TREATMENT/SVCS TO PREVENT/HEAL PRESSURE ULCER
REGULATION: §
483. 25(b) Skin Integrity
§
483. 25(b)(1) Pressure ulcers.
Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that-
(i) A resident receives care, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers and does not develop pressure ulcers unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrates that they were unavoidable; and
(ii) A resident with pressure ulcers receives necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Actual harm has occurred
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
Standard Life Safety Code Citations
K307 NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101,:AISLE, CORRIDOR, OR RAMP WIDTH
REGULATION: Aisle, Corridor or Ramp Width
2012 EXISTING
The width of aisles or corridors (clear or unobstructed) serving as exit access shall be at least 4 feet and maintained to provide the convenient removal of nonambulatory patients on stretchers, except as modified by
19.
2.
3. 4, exceptions 1-
5.
19.
2.
3. 4,
19.
2.
3. 5
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
K307 NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101,:BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE AND HEIGHT
REGULATION: Building Construction Type and Height
2012 EXISTING
Building construction type and stories meets Table
19.
1.
6. 1, unless otherwise permitted by
19.
1.
6. 2 through
19.
1.
6. 7
19.
1.
6. 4,
19.
1.
6. 5
Construction Type
1 I (442), I (332), II (222) Any number of stories
non-sprinklered and sprinklered
2 II (111) One story non-sprinklered
Maximum 3 stories sprinklered
3 II (000) Not allowed non-sprinklered
4 III (211) Maximum 2 stories sprinklered
5 IV (2HH)
6 V (111)
7 III (200) Not allowed non-sprinklered
8 V (000) Maximum 1 story sprinklered
Sprinklered stories must be sprinklered throughout by an approved, supervised automatic system in accordance with section
9.
7. (See
19.
3. 5)
Give a brief description, in REMARKS, of the construction, the number of stories, including basements, floors on which patients are located, location of smoke or fire barriers and dates of approval. Complete sketch or attach small floor plan of the building as appropriate.
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
EP01 484.102(a), 441.184(a), 485.727(a), 494.62(a), 483:DEVELOP EP PLAN, REVIEW AND UPDATE ANNUALLY
REGULATION: §
403. 748(a), §
416. 54(a), §
418. 113(a), §
441. 184(a), §
460. 84(a), §
482. 15(a), §
483. 73(a), §
483. 475(a), §
484. 102(a), §
485. 68(a), §
485. 542(a), §
485. 625(a), §
485. 727(a), §
485. 920(a), §
486. 360(a), §
491. 12(a), §
494. 62(a).
The [facility] must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local emergency preparedness requirements. The [facility] must develop establish and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program that meets the requirements of this section. The emergency preparedness program must include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
(a) Emergency Plan. The [facility] must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be [reviewed], and updated at least every 2 years. The plan must do all of the following:
* [For hospitals at §
482. 15 and CAHs at §
485. 625(a):] Emergency Plan. The [hospital or CAH] must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements. The [hospital or CAH] must develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness program that meets the requirements of this section, utilizing an all-hazards approach.
* [For LTC Facilities at §
483. 73(a):] Emergency Plan. The LTC facility must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be reviewed, and updated at least annually.
* [For ESRD Facilities at §
494. 62(a):] Emergency Plan. The ESRD facility must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be [evaluated], and updated at least every 2 years.
.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Potential to cause minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
K307 NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101,:HAZARDOUS AREAS - ENCLOSURE
REGULATION: Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Hazardous areas are protected by a fire barrier having 1-hour fire resistance rating (with 3/4 hour fire rated doors) or an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with
8.
7. 1 or
19.
3.
5.
9. When the approved automatic fire extinguishing system option is used, the areas shall be separated from other spaces by smoke resisting partitions and doors in accordance with
8.
4. Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing and permitted to have nonrated or field-applied protective plates that do not exceed 48 inches from the bottom of the door.
Describe the floor and zone locations of hazardous areas that are deficient in REMARKS.
19.
3.
2. 1,
19.
3.
5. 9
Area Automatic Sprinkler Separation N/A
a. Boiler and Fuel-Fired Heater Rooms
b. Laundries (larger than 100 square feet)
c. Repair, Maintenance, and Paint Shops
d. Soiled Linen Rooms (exceeding 64 gallons)
e. Trash Collection Rooms
(exceeding 64 gallons)
f. Combustible Storage Rooms/Spaces
(over 50 square feet)
g. Laboratories (if classified as Severe
Hazard - see K322)
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
EP01 441.184(b)(3), 485.727(b)(1), 494.62(b)(2), 483.47:POLICIES FOR EVAC. AND PRIMARY/ALT. COMM.
REGULATION: §
403. 748(b)(3), §
416. 54(b)(2), §
418. 113(b)(6)(ii), §
441. 184(b)(3), §
460. 84(b)(3), §
482. 15(b)(3), §
483. 73(b)(3), §
483. 475(b)(3), §
485. 68(b)(1), §
485. 542(b)(3), §
485. 625(b)(3), §
485. 727(b)(1), §
485. 920(b)(2), §
491. 12(b)(1), §
494. 62(b)(2)
[(b) Policies and procedures. The [facilities] must develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures, based on the emergency plan set forth in paragraph (a) of this section, risk assessment at paragraph (a)(1) of this section, and the communication plan at paragraph (c) of this section. The policies and procedures must be reviewed and updated at least every 2 years [annually for LTC facilities]. At a minimum, the policies and procedures must address the following:]
[(3) or (1), (2), (6)] Safe evacuation from the [facility], which includes consideration of care and treatment needs of evacuees; staff responsibilities; transportation; identification of evacuation location(s); and primary and alternate means of communication with external sources of assistance.
*[For RNHCIs at §
403. 748(b)(3) and ASCs at §
416. 54(b)(2) and REHs at §
485. 542(b)(3):]
Safe evacuation from the [RNHCI or ASC or REHs] which includes the following:
(i) Consideration of care needs of evacuees.
(ii) Staff responsibilities.
(iii) Transportation.
(iv) Identification of evacuation location(s).
(v) Primary and alternate means of communication with external sources of assistance.
* [For CORFs at §
485. 68(b)(1), Clinics, Rehabilitation Agencies, OPT/Speech at §
485. 727(b)(1), and ESRD Facilities at §
494. 62(b)(2):]
Safe evacuation from the [CORF; Clinics, Rehabilitation Agencies, and Public Health Agencies as Providers of Outpatient Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Services; and ESRD Facilities], which includes staff responsibilities, and needs of the patients.
* [For RHCs/FQHCs at §
491. 12(b)(1):] Safe evacuation from the RHC/FQHC, which includes appropriate placement of exit signs; staff responsibilities and needs of the patients.
Scope: Widespread
Severity: Potential to cause minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
K307 NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101,:PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
REGULATION: Portable Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers are selected, installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
18.
3.
5. 12,
19.
3.
5. 12, NFPA 10
Scope: Pattern
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details None | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |
K307 NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101, NFPA 101,:SOILED LINEN AND TRASH CONTAINERS
REGULATION: Soiled Linen and Trash Containers
Soiled linen or trash collection receptacles shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity. The average density of container capacity in a room or space shall not exceed
0. 5 gallons/square feet. A total container capacity of 32 gallons shall not be exceeded within any 64 square feet area. Mobile soiled linen or trash collection receptacles with capacities greater than 32 gallons shall be located in a room protected as a hazardous area when not attended.
Containers used solely for recycling are permitted to be excluded from the above requirements where each container is less than or equal to 96 gallons unless attended, and containers for combustibles are labeled and listed as meeting FM Approval Standard 6921 or equivalent.
18.
7.
5. 7,
19.
7.
5. 7
Scope: Isolated
Severity: Potential to cause more than minimal harm
Citation date: July 18, 2025
Corrected date: N/A
Citation Details Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey conducted from 11/8/22 to 11/14/22, the facility did not consider the views of the resident council and act promptly upon the grievances and recommendations of such groups concerning issues of resident care and life in the facility. Specifically, the facility did not ensure resident council meetings were held between 3/24/21 to 10/28/ 22. Members of resident council voiced concerns regarding meetings not being held or how often meetings are supposed to take place. Members were also not aware of the grievance process to address concerns. The findings are: Review of the Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Resident Council Constitution by Laws with a revision date of 2/2003 documented the purpose of resident council is to resolve problems or grievances among residents and others at the facility and to enable residents to take active responsibility for their quality of life by providing residents an opportunity for independence. The policy further documented meetings are to be held monthly. Select topics such as resident rights/responsibilities are put on the resident council meeting agenda on monthly of yearly basis to be discussed at the meeting. Review of the Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Interim Policy for Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Infection Control Manuel with a revision date of 9/15/22 documented communal activities may be facilitated for residents who have fully recovered from COVID-19 and for those not in isolation for observation, or with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 status, with social distancing among residents, appropriate hand hygiene, and use of a face covering. Review of the activities calendar from (MONTH) 2022 to (MONTH) 2022 documented regularly scheduled communal activities such as ball toss, exercise class, bingo, and movie nights occurred. Review of the facility resident council minutes revealed the most current resident council meeting was held on 10/28/ 22. The last meeting held prior to the 10/28/22 meeting was 3/24/ 21. Review of the facility Covid positive numbers from 11/1021 to 10/2022 provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed COVID outbreak for (MONTH) 2022. There were no COVID outbreaks documented from 2/2022 to 9/ 2022. During an interview on 11/14/22 at 10:21 AM, Social Worker (SW) stated the activities and social work departments are responsible for scheduling resident council meetings. SW stated they have been in their current position for 2 ??®??ó weeks and had not been involved in scheduling meetings. During an interview on 11/14/22 at 11:08 AM, the SW consultant stated they started in their current position about one month ago and believed resident council meetings were not being held due to Covid restrictions. Usually, the activities director is responsible for scheduling the meeting and the meeting is co facilitated with the social worker. During an interview on 11/14/22 at 12:51 PM, the Activities Director (AD) stated they could not confirm if there were any COVID guidelines or restrictions in place related resident council meetings. The AD stated it could've been their personal level of comfort with facilitating meetings during COVID which is why meetings are not held communally. There were no documentation or activities notes of individual meetings with the residents and/or if meetings were held. The AD acknowledged not keeping track of these meetings although stated they met with residents individually. The AD stated they are responsible for scheduling the meeting and informing the social worker. Meetings should take place monthly and if the meetings cannot be held the meetings should be rescheduled. The AD stated grievances and resident rights are topics that are usually discussed with residents during resident council meetings. During an interview on 11/14/22 at 1:15 PM, the Administrator stated they were aware meetings were not being held regularly. The administrator stated although there were no outbreaks at the facility some months, the county was designated an orange zone area indicating high risk for COVID. The administrator stated they did not want to bring Covid into the building. If a general meeting cannot be held, staff should have made sure they met with each resident to check in and listen to concerns. 415. 5(c)(6) | Plan of Correction: N/A Plan of correction not approved or not required |