Diversicare of Larned

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Diversicare of Larned, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 17, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 46 residents. The sample included 16 residents, which included four residents sampled for accidents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate to identify causal factors of falls and/or initiate/implement immediate, appropriate interventions to prevent further falls for three sampled dependent residents, including Resident (R)15, related to a lack of wheelchair pedals for support while staff propelled the resident; R27, who experienced a fall with an inappropriate intervention; and for the multiple falls experienced by cognitively impaired R2, with the most recent fall resulting in major injury with two fractured (broken bone) vertebrae (bones of the spine). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 17, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 46 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 kitchen on 01/11/24 at 08:01 AM, the following areas of concern were noted. 1. The stationary can opener had a build-up of dried on food substance on the cutting tip of the opener. 2. Six cutting boards were heavily grooved making the surfaces unsanitizable. 3. The inside of the microwave had dried on food on the top, sides and bottom. 4. A plastic container holding the roll of clear food wrap had a build-up of food substances and dust. 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Jan 17, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 46 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to electronically submit to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, (CMS) complete and accurate direct care staffing information, including information for agency and contract staff, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data in a uniform format according to specifications established by CMS {i.e., Payroll Base Journal (PBJ)}, related to licensed nursing staff coverage 24 hours a day. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 10, 2022

  The facility census totaled 47 residents with all residents receiving meals from one main kitchen. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prepare and serve food in a sanitary manner by the failure to change gloves when handling ready to eat food items and the failure to maintain clean cooking equipment that worked properly to prepare meals. Findings included: - On 03/09/22 at 11:20 AM observation of the facility kitchen revealed a large pan with sweet potato soufflé and a pan of pumpkin bars baking in the upright oven. Several checks of the food items in the oven by Dietary Staff E revealed the food was not done cooking. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 8, 2026

  The facility reported a census of 44. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide adequate infection control practices related to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-infection control interventions designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms which employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact care), hand hygiene and sanitizing shared equipment. Findings included:- Initial tour of the facility on 01/06/26 at 08:00 AM revealed a lack of visible signage to identify residents who required EBP. The facility had no visible setup for personal protective equipment (PPE) readily accessible to staff to apply before entering residents' rooms to provide direct care. […]