Caritas Center, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Caritas Center, Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 24, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 18 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions, to the residents of the facility appropriately to prevent the potential for food borne bacteria. Findings included: - During an initial tour of the resident kitchenette, on 04/23/24 at 08:29 AM, the following areas of concern were noted in the kitchenette area of healthcare: 1. The top of the microwave had a layer of dust. 2. The inside of the microwave had a heavy build-up of dried-on food. 3. One beige, plastic, rolling two-tier cart had three large, melted areas on the top tier, making it an unsanitizable surface. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Mar 4, 2026

  The facility identified a census of 18 residents. The sample included eight residents with eight reviewed for Minimum Data Set (MDS) accuracy. Based on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to complete an accurate MDS assessment regarding Resident (R) 7's medications.Findings included:- R7's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from the Diagnosis tab documented diagnoses of dementia (a progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory and confusion) and anxiety (mental or emotional reaction characterized by apprehension, uncertainty, and irrational fear).The Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated intact cognition. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Apr 24, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 18 residents with six selected for review for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff administered an accurate dose of a topical (the surface area) pain medication for one Resident (R)8, of the six residents reviewed. Findings included: - Review of Resident (R)8's electronic medical record, revealed diagnoses that included osteoarthritis (degenerative changes to one or many joints characterized by swelling and pain) of both knees and after care of bilateral knee joint replacement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF758Apr 24, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 18 residents with six residents selected for review for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure as needed antianxiety medication did not exceed the 14-day reevaluation limit for one resident (R)18 of the six residents reviewed. Findings included: - Review of Resident (R)18's electronic medical record revealed diagnoses that included end stage renal disease, chronic pain, and osteoarthritis (degenerative changes to one or many joints characterized by swelling and pain) The Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated normal cognitive status. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Apr 24, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 18 residents. Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure housekeeping staff maintained proper isolation standards for transmission-based precautions. Findings included: - Interview, on 04/22/24 at 08:00 AM, with Administrative Nurse D, revealed four residents (R)5, R 6, R 9, and R 18 were on transmission-based precautions due to Covid infections. Observation, on 04/23/24 at 08:35 AM, revealed the housekeeping cart inside Resident (R)5's room Housekeeping Staff U and V were in Resident (R)5's room without gowns on. Housekeeping staff U stated the resident was not in the room at that time and they would spray the cart with a sanitizer upon exiting the room. […]