Laurie Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 30, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide protective oversight for one resident (Resident #1) when he/she exited the facility without staff knowledge and fell down multiple stairs resulting in swelling and abrasions to the resident's lower extremities. Staff failed to follow their elopement policy when a door alarm sounded. Staff failed to conduct a census check to see if anyone was unaccounted for and the alarm was silenced without staff implementing their elopement procedures. Staff failed to check outside and community members alerted staff the resident was at the bottom of the steps. The facility census was 53. The administrator was notified on 10/06/21 at 8:45 A.M. of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) which began on 8/4/21. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Apr 1, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to ensure one resident (Resident #1) remained free from sexual abuse when Resident #2 touched Resident #1's chest without Resident #1's consent. The facility census was 48. 1. Review of the facility's policy, Abuse Prevention Program, revised December 2016, showed all residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property. This includes but not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 10, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to store food in a manner to protect from potential contamination and out-dated use. The facility census was 39. 1. Review of the facility's Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen) policy, dated 2020, showed: -Food shall be stored on shelves in a clean, dry area free from contaminants. Food shall be stored at appropriate temperatures and using appropriate methods to ensure the highest level of food safety. -All food items will be labeled. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 10, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to implement an infection surveillance program that included tracking of organisms responsible for infections and failed to review their Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) on an annual basis. The facility census was 39. 1. Review of the facility's Surveillance for Infections policy, dated September 2017, showed: -The purpose of the surveillance of infections is to identify both individual cases and trends of epidemiologically significant organisms and Healthcare-Associated infections, to guide appropriate interventions and to prevent future infections. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Apr 24, 2025

  Based on interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain professional standards of practice when staff did not complete neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls for seven residents (Resident #13, #19, #21, #23, #28, #35 and #38) of seven sampled residents. The facility census was 41. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, Assessing Falls, revised 02/24, showed staff are directed as follows: -If a resident has just fallen, or is found on the floor without a witness to the event, evaluate for possible injuries to resident; -Perform neuro checks if indicated: -Resident states head was struck during fall; -If any signs or symptoms present that may indicate a head injury such as pain, bleeding, changes in mental status, or body language indicators. […]