Auburn Village

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 17, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure kitchen cleanliness was maintianed. 70 of 81 residents residing in the facility ate food prepared in the kitchen. Findings include: During an observation, on 06/11/25 at 09:13 AM, there was moisture in 2 of 3 pans on drying rack, the stand mixer located in the cooking and clean storage area had yellow particles and yellow discoloration on the bowl, paddle, and on the main unit. An unlabeled fruit cup had a red liquid puddle underneath on the top drawer of the mini fridge in the south hall. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 2, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure education about and follow public health authority recommendations during investigation of a communicable disease outbreak. This alleged deficient practice affected 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident M).and had the potential to affect of 68 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: An anonymous complaint to the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), dated 6/25/24, indicated Legionella bacteria had been found in water samples collected at the facility and recommendations made to prevent disease were not being followed. Legionnaires' Disease, retrieved from CDC.gov (Centers for Disease Control) on 6/27/24, indicated Legionnaires' disease was a very serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 14, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, distributed, and served according to safety standards. 71 of 78 residents residing in the facility were provided meals by the facility kitchen. Findings include: On 2/14/23 at 9:00 A.M., a tour of the kitchen was completed with the Dietary Manager (DM). The following observations and interviews were made: -The dishwasher was observed with a heavy coat of limescale covering the machine from top to bottom. The bottom of the machine had 2 temperature dials for both the wash cycle and rinse cycle. The dials were covered with limescale and unreadable. The DM rubbed the limescale off both dials to get a temperature reading as she ran a load of dishes through. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF636Aug 12, 2022

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed in the required time frame for 4 of 4 residents reviewed. (Resident 7, Resident 8, Resident 12 and Resident 22) Findings include: 1. Resident 7's record review began on 8/11/22 at 8:49 AM. The record indicated a quarterly MDS with an ARD (Assessment Reference Date) of 6/16/22 had not been completed or transmitted within the 14 days required by the RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) guidelines. 2. Resident 8's record was reviewed on 8/11/22 at 8:49 AM. The record indicated a quarterly MDS with an ARD of 6/28/22 had not been completed or transmitted within the 14 days required by the RAI guidelines. 3. Resident 12's record was reviewed on 8/11/22 at 8:49 AM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF757Aug 12, 2022

  Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor side effects of medications for 5 of 5 residents reviewed. ( Resident 168, Resident 19, Resident 178, Resident 22, and Resident 32) Findings include: 1. Resident 168's record review began on August 12, 2022, at 2:45 pm. Diagnoses included [CONDITION(S)], anxiety, major depressive disorder, heart failure, and [CONDITION(S)]. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated August 2022 indicated the resident received [MEDICATION(S)] (antipsychotic) 75 mg at bedtime for [CONDITION(S)], [MEDICATION(S)] (blood thinner) 150 mg twice a day, vilazadone (antidepressant) 40 mg, [MEDICATION(S)] .5 mg twice a day as needed for anxiety and [MEDICATION(S)] (narcotic pain medicine) 5/325 mg every 6 hours as needed. […]