Adviniacare at Northbridge

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Adviniacare at Northbridge, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Jul 20, 2021

  Based on policy review, record review and interview, the facility failed to develop, review and revise the care plan with the resident/resident representative and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) after each comprehensive and quarterly assessment for five Residents (#34, #68, #109, #64, and #52) in a total sample of 26 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Care Planning, dated 11/28/2018, indicated the following: - The IDT is responsible for the development of an individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident. - A comprehensive care plan for each resident is developed within seven days of completion of the resident assessment (Minimum Data Set). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 20, 2021

  Based on policy review, observation and interview, the facility failed to practice appropriate hand hygiene and distribute food under sanitary conditions in the common dining room used for two of six nursing units. Findings include: Review of the facility policy for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use, revised 6/28/21, indicated the following: -All employees should wear a facemask while they are in any of our communities. -Facemasks used as source control to cover Health Care Personnel's (HCP) mouth and nose to prevent spread of respiratory secretions when they are talking, sneezing, or coughing may be used for multiple patient encounters under the following conditions: -HCP must take care not to touch their facemask. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF685Dec 8, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#3) out of a total sample of 24 residents, with impaired vision received the proper assistive devices to maintain their vision. Specifically, for Resident #3, the facility failed to ensure that the appropriate corrective lenses were available for the Resident's use when his/her prescription eyeglasses were missing, and he/she was provided with another person's eyeglasses for use. Findings include: Resident #3 was admitted to the facility in March 2021 with diagnoses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with other Circulatory Complications and Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF687Dec 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide foot care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice for one Resident (#107) out of a total sample of 24 residents.Specifically, for Resident #107, the facility failed to provide toenail care as required and schedule podiatry services as ordered to assist the Resident in maintaining good foot health and preventing podiatric complications. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled ADL-Nail Care, not dated, included the following:-The purpose of this procedure is to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed and to prevent infections.-Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming.-Proper nail care can aid in the prevention of skin problems around the nail… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Dec 8, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an environment that was free from accidental hazards for one Resident (#133) out of a total sample of 24 residents. Specifically, for Resident #133, the facility failed to ensure:-that the Resident was provided adequate supervision and assistance during toileting activity to mitigate the risk of a fall.-that a fall sustained by the Resident was investigated, evaluated, and interventions were implemented to reduce fall hazards and risks, and the effectiveness of fall interventions were monitored and modified as required. […]