Clearview Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 5, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff used acceptable infection control procedures and practices for wound care for two residents (Residents #1 and #55) out of two sampled residents, one resident (Resident #4) for catheter (a flexible tube placed in the bladder to drain urine) care out of one sampled resident, and one resident (Resident #6) with a gastrostomy tube (g-tube - a medical device surgically placed through the abdomen directly into the stomach to deliver nutrition, fluids, and medication when oral intake is unsafe or insufficient) out of one sampled resident. The facility also failed to ensure laundry was processed in a way to limit the spread of infections. This practice could potentially affect all residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Oct 20, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure at least one person had completed specialized training in infection prevention and control for the Infection Preventionist (IP) (a professional who assures healthcare workers and residents are doing everything possible to prevent infection) position. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 52. Review of the facility's policy titled, Infection Prevent and Control Program, dated 02/07/23 showed the IP is qualified to conduct infection prevention and control activities as a result of education, training and experience (he/she will complete the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Long Term Care Infection Preventionist module). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF881Dec 14, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program to include an infection surveillance program and antibiotic use protocols. One resident receiving an antibiotic at this time. The deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 52. Record review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) showed the facility did not establish an Antibiotic Stewardship Program which includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Mar 5, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff maintained or enhanced the quality of life for two residents (Residents #8 and #54) and failed to maintain the dignity of one resident (Resident #55) when left exposed during care out of 16 sampled residents. The facility's census was 62. The facility did not provide a dignity policy. 1. Observation on 03/02/26 at 12:11 P.M., of Resident #8 showed:- The resident sat in the hall and asked two different staff that passed by for a cup of coffee; - No staff acknowledged the resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Mar 5, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assess for the risk of entrapment, review the possible risks and benefits of the side rails prior to installation or use, and the facility failed to obtain informed consent of the side rails prior to use for four residents (Residents #1, #6, #52, and #55) out of four sampled residents. The facility census was 62. Review of the facility's policy titled, Minimum Data Sets (MDS - a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility) and Care Planning Guidelines, dated September 2013, showed:- It is the policy of this facility to use the most current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) MDS Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, any published interim RAI manual errata (error) documents, and… […]