Ararat Nursing Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ararat Nursing Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF604Feb 4, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the right of one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) to be free from physical restraint (is defined as any manual method, physical or mechanical device, equipment, or material that meets all of the following criteria: is attached or adjacent to the resident's body; cannot be removed easily by the resident; and restricts the resident's freedom of movement or normal access to his/her body). On 1/14/2026 at 3 a.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 found the hands of Resident 1, who had severe cognitive impairment (is a profound, often irreversible loss of mental capacity involving a major inability to think, remember, learn, communicate, or make decisions, requiring daily assistance with basic tasks like eating,… […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jun 27, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sample residents (Resident 1), who had moderate impaired cognition (a stage where individuals experience noticeable and significant difficulties in functions like memory, language, and problem-solving, affecting their ability to manage daily activities independently), was free from sexual abuse (any sexual activity that occurs without consent [permission]), by Resident 2 (Resident 1's roommate) on 6/20/2025 by failing to: 1. Protect Resident 1 from Resident 2 when Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 witnessed Resident 2, topless with breasts uncovered, was at the head of Resident 1's bed leaning on top of Resident 1 who was lying on her (Resident 1) bed. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jun 14, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from neglect (the failure to provide healthcare services necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress) for one of seven residents (Resident 1), who had impaired cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses), at high risk for falls, and was diagnosed with parkinsonism (brain conditions that cause slowed movements, stiffness and tremors), by failing to: 1. Provide Resident 1 with the required two-person staff assistance for the use of a mechanical lift (a device used to assist with transfers of individuals who require support for mobility) in weighing Resident 1 on 6/1/2024 at around 11 a.m. 2. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 14, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of seven residents (Resident 1), who was with impaired cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses), was high risk for falls, and was diagnosed with parkinsonism (brain conditions that cause slowed movements, stiffness, and tremors), was free from accidents, by failing to: 1. Provide Resident 1 with the required two-person staff assistance for the use of a mechanical lift (a device used to assist with transfers of individuals who require support for mobility) in weighing Resident 1 on 6/1/2024 at around 11 a.m. 2. Ensure Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) did not leave Resident 1 unattended. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684May 15, 2024

  46445 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide safe eating practices for four of ten sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, Resident 3, and Resident 4) who were on aspiration precaution (precautions followed to prevent aspiration [food or liquid goes into the airway instead of the stomach]) by: 1. Failing to ensure Family Member 1 (FM 1) was provided education and training before being allowed to assist with Resident 1 ' s meals. 2. Failing to monitor and supervise Resident 1 while FM 1 was assisting Resident 1 with dinner on [DATE]. 3. Failing to provide Resident 1 with a Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) to assist Resident 1 in eating during dinner on [DATE]. 4. […]