Medicalodges Independence

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medicalodges Independence, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 29, 2022

  The facility reported a census of 39 residents with three identified as elopement risks and the sample included those three residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent one cognitively impaired Resident (R) 1, identified as an elopement and fall risk, from leaving the facility through an exit door, without staff knowledge, on 06/24/22 between 05:50 PM and 06:00 PM. R1 stated previously that day to Licensed Nurse (LN) G that he planned to leave through the front door. When R1 exited the facility, the door alarm did not sound as there were visitors exiting the building during the time of the elopement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 18, 2025

  The facility reported a census of 43 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions, to prevent the potential for food borne bacteria in one of one kitchen and one of one kitchenettes. This placed the residents of the facility at risk for food borne illness. Findings included: - During a tour of the kitchen on 06/16/25 at 08:49 AM, the following areas of concern were noted: 1. The inside of the hand-washing sink had visible dirt and debris. The trash can next to the hand-washing sink had dried food debris stuck on the outside of the plastic can. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 29, 2023

  The facility reported a census of 36 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 11/27/23 at 11:40 AM, the following areas of concern were noted: 1. Two reach-in freezers contained food debris on the bottom shelf. 2. Six cutting boards had deep grooves, making them unsanitizable. 3. Three kitchen trash cans had dried food debris and liquids on the lids and sides. 4. The flour and sugar plastic bins contained food debris on top of the lids. 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Oct 27, 2022

  The facility reported a census of 45 residents, based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure no bed bugs were in the residents' environment. Findings included: - On 10/26/22 at 11:04 AM Resident (R)6 reported the staff killed a bed bug that had been on her yesterday. The Task tab for R6 revealed she received a shower on 10/19/22, 10/26/22, and lacked documentation of a shower on 10/25/22. On 10/26/22 at 11:18 AM Administrative Staff A stated the pest control company did a whole treatment to that room on 10/11/22 because there was a sighting of a bed bug. The staff did see one yesterday, but the pest control was already due to come back tomorrow and was off today. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881Apr 7, 2022

  The facility reported a census of 31 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing antibiotic stewardship to ensure appropriate antibiotic use. Findings included: - Review of the December 2021 Infection Control Surveillance Log, revealed three residents with urinary tract infection and one resident had a culture for urinary tract infection with no reported causative organism. This resident was treated with [MEDICATION(S)] and [MEDICATION(S)] (antibiotics). Review of the January 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log, revealed seven residents with urinary tract infections and two of the seven with causative organisms documented. All residents were treated with antibiotics. […]