Briar Hill Rest Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Briar Hill Rest Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Apr 9, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to be free from neglect when staff failed to both assist during use of a full body lift to transfer a resident from bed to the geriatric chair, which resulted in the resident being transferred to the hospital with injuries for one (1) of (30) residents who are assessed to use a full body lift. Resident #1 Findings include: A review of the facility policy titled Modified Lifting Policy, updated 2/3/23, reveals, Facility will provide a safe work environment for patient care areas by providing and requiring the use of safety materials, equipment and training designed to prevent personnel and patient injury .Procedure.1. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF656Jan 28, 2022

  Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the care plan was followed for a two person mechanical lift transfer resulting in a fall and fracture for one (1) of four (4) care plans reviewed. Resident #2 Findings include: Record review of the facility policy titled CARE PLANS, undated revealed POLICY: Each resident will have a plan of care to identify problems, needs and strengths that will identify how the interdisciplinary team will provide care. RESPONSIBILITY: All members of the Interdisciplinary team. Monitored by the MDS (Minimum Data Set) and Director of Nurse's. DEFINATIONS (Definition): Interdisciplinary-all disciplines work together to develop approaches to help residents meet needs or resolve problems. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 28, 2022

  Based on staff and resident representative interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that two (2) staff members were involved in a mechanical lift transfer for a resident who required 2 person assistance and failed to secure the resident in a mechanical lift correctly for one (1) of four (4) sampled residents reviewed for supervision to prevent accidents during transfers. Resident #2 fell from the total mechanical lift, onto the floor and sustained a femur fracture. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF558May 28, 2026

  Based on observation, facility policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with reasonable accommodations to maintain a safe and functional environment by failing to keep call lights within physical reach for seven (7) of ten (10) sampled residents. Residents #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10.Findings Included:Record review of the facility policy Call Light Policy, revised January 12, 2015, revealed, .1. All facility personnel must be aware of call lights at all times.11. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 15, 2024

  Based on observation, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store food and maintain sanitary practices in accordance with professional standards for food safety related to unlabeled foods, foods without identified dates, exposed foods, and overly ripe produce for one (1) of two (2) kitchen observations. Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy, Storage of Refrigerated Food, revised ,d+[DATE], revealed, The facility ensures the quality and safety and sanitation of refrigerated foods through accepted storage practices. Procedure .4. No food is left uncovered. 5. […]