Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 25, 2026

  Based on Observation, Interview and Record Review, the facility failed to ensure opened refrigerated and frozen food items were labeled with expiration dates, cool down temperatures were monitored and recorded for food cooked and then stored in the refrigerator, and ensure all employees wore a hair restraint that covered all of their hair while in the kitchen and preparing food. This failure has the potential to affect all 90 residents residing in the facility. Findings include:The facility's Dietary Refrigerated Food Storage policy, dated 6/19/24, documents It is the policy of this facility to date and label food that has been opened and to discard food in a manner that promotes the health and safety of our residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF625Nov 27, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a copy of the bed hold policy for a resident who transferred to the hospital for one of three residents (R4) reviewed for bed holds in the sample of 31. Findings include: The Facility Transfer Procedures Policy dated (revised) 10/25/2024, documents The charge nurse will notify the appropriate persons of pending transfer to the hospital, reason for transfer, hospital being transferred to, and obtain consent for transfer from the resident's legal representative. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF758Sep 21, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to document and care plan targeted behaviors to warrant the use of an anti-psychotic medication, monitor for underlying conditions prior to increasing an anti-psychotic medication dose, and perform a comprehensive evaluation for the use of an anti-psychotic for one of one resident (R66) reviewed for anti-psychotic medication use with the diagnosis of Dementia in the sample of 31. Findings include: The facility's Psychotropic Medication Use and Behavior Monitoring policy dated 10/2021 documents, Psychotropic medication refers to drugs which are used for anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and/or hypnotic purposes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Oct 14, 2022

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident call lights were responded to in a timely manner for 2 of 18 residents (R1 and R39) reviewed for call lights in a sample of 34. Findings include: The facility's Job Description for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), revised 10-1-07, documents Scope of Position: The purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position is to provide each of the assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's care plan and with the policies and procedures of this facility under the direction of the (a.)Lead CNA (b.)Unit Coordinator (c.)Charge Nurse (R.N./L.P.N.) (d.)Assistant Director of Nursing (e.)Director of Nursing or (f.)Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Oct 14, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to change gloves during toileting for two of three residents (R39 and R60) reviewed for incontinence care in a sample of 34. Findings include: The facility's policy Toileting Assistance, dated 5-2010, documents Procedure: TOILETING: Wash your hands and gather equipment .Put on disposable gloves if needed and additional PPE if indicated .Assist resident onto toilet or with appropriate receptacle .Once elimination has been completed, perform peri care .Remove your soiled gloves and wash your hands. […]