Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF919Feb 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure all components of the call light system was functioning correctly. The facility also failed to ensure call lights were placed within reach to meet resident needs. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all the residents in the facility. The facility census was 48.Review of the facility's policy titled, Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response, revised 2025, showed:- The purpose of this policy is to assure the facility is adequately equipped with a call light at each resident's bedside, toilet, and bathing facility to allow residents to call for assistance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 15, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. This has the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 42. Review of the facility's policy titled, Food Safety Requirements, revised February 2023, showed: - It is the policy of the facility to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state and local authorities; - Food will also be stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety; - Food safety practices shall be followed throughout the facility's entire food handling process; - This process begins when food is received from the vendor and… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Feb 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment by not finding the source of a persistent, lingering, foul odor inside the building. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 48.Review of the facility's policy titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, not dated, showed:- In accordance with resident's rights, the facility will provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment;- Housekeeping and maintenance services will be provided as necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly and comfortable environment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF607Feb 18, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow per the facility policy to complete a criminal background check (CBC) for one employee of eight sampled employees prior to hire. The facility census was 48.Review of the facility policy titled, Criminal Background Checks, not dated, showed:- The facility representative shall be responsible for processing a criminal background check on each employee, prior to the employee starting the job, in which they have been hired;- The purpose is to comply with Criminal Records Review Law (House [NAME] 1362) requiring criminal background checks be done on all applicants through a qualified agency;- Once the information on the applicant is received by the facility, and no pertinent criminal history is indicated, the applicant may begin… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Feb 18, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide resident care for activities of daily living (ADLs) when the residents did not receive scheduled showers for six residents (Residents #1, #2, #4, #8, #37 and #43) out of 12 sampled residents. The facility census was 48.Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Showers, not dated, showed:- It is the practice of this facility to assist residents with bathing to maintain proper hygiene, stimulate circulation, and help prevent skin issues as per current standards of practice;- Resident will be provided showers as per request, or as per facility schedule and based upon resident safety;- Partial baths may be given between regular shower schedules;- Did not address residents receiving shower/baths given by hospice staff. […]