Caroleton Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 9, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a dietary staff member did not report for duty within 24 hours after suspected Norovirus symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache had subsided for 1 of 1 dietary members with suspected Norovirus, with a facility census of 45. (Dietary Staff 12) Findings include: On 3-29-21, the facility submitted a reportable incident to the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) regarding 10% (percent) or more of their resident population and staff having symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 9, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff members did not report for duty within 24 hours after suspected Norovirus symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea had subsided for 12 of 15 facility staff members reviewed for an outbreak of suspected Norovirus in the facility with a facility census of 45 of which 6 residents had displayed symptoms of suspected Norovirus between the dates of 3-25-21 and 3-28-21. (Business Office Manager or BOM, CNA 5, 8 and 15, QMA 7 and 18, Housekeeper 6, 13 and 14, LPN 10 and 16, and Dietary Staff 12) Findings include: On 3-29-21, the facility submitted a reportable incident to the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) regarding 10% (percent) or more of their resident population and staff having symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Apr 24, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have complete and accurate documentation for the use of an antibiotic and failed to accurately document a resident's refusal of wearing heel boots and refusal of fingernail care for 3 of 34 residents reviewed for complete and accurate documentation (Resident 1, Resident 3 and Resident 32). Findings include:1. Review of the record for Resident 1 on 04/22/2026 at 12:21 p.m., indicated the resident's diagnosis included, but was not limited to, pneumonia (infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing them to fill with fluid or pus). The physician's order for Resident 1, dated 1/20/26, indicated the resident was ordered ceftaiaxone (antibiotic) 1 gram intravenously every 24 hours for pneumonia. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 1, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was kept at safe holding temperatures on the steam table, and failed to ensure dishes were stored dry for 2 of 4 observations and had the potential to affect all 47 residents in the facility. Findings include: On 2/26/24, at 9:14 a.m., Cook 3 was observed as she removed a tray of dishes from the dish machine, removed the dishes from the tray and immediately put them away while still wet. On 2/26/24 at 10:50 a.m., food temperatures were observed as taken, by Cook 3. The mashed potatoes were 117, then when rechecked were 115.8. The hamburgers were 131.8, and the hot dogs were 131.3. Cook 3 indicated foods are served at 130 (degrees) once they are on the steam table. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 2, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment by not maintaining walls in good repair for 5 rooms observed in the facility. (Room North 1, North 4, North 5, South 2, and South 11) Findings include: An observation was conducted of Room North 4 on 11/29/22 at 10:50 a.m. There was chipped paint observed on the wall. An observation was conducted of Room North 1 on 11/29/22 at 10:33 a.m. There was peeling paint observed on the wall with angled blinds that were not covering the entirety of the window. An observation was conducted of Room South 11 on 11/29/22 at 11:02 a.m. There was peeling paint on the wall. An observation was conducted of Room North 5 on 11/29/22 at 11:21 a.m. There was chipped paint observed on the wall. […]