Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF805Apr 23, 2024

  Based on facility job description review, clinical record review, review of facility investigation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility displayed past non-compliance in its failure to ensure a beverage was provided to residents in a form to meet the resident's individual need, which resulted in harm, evidenced by aspiration (when food, drink, or foreign objects are breathed into the lungs) requiring hospitalization for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 28, 2025

  Based on observation, policy review, staff interviews, and review of glucometer manufacturer's guidelines, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment that supports infection prevention and control regarding use of glucose meter (a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood) disinfection for one of five nursing units. Findings include: A review of the facility policy, titled Obtaining Blood Glucose Level and Disinfecting Glucometer, last reviewed January 28, 2025, stated, use of one of the following manufacturer-approved EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)-registered disinfectant wipes or a 70% isopropyl alcohol swab to wipe down the entire surface of the glucometer. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 7, 2023

  Based on facility policy review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and utilize equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and two of five nourishment areas. Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled 5.2 Food Storage- Sanitation and Infection Control last revised [DATE], revealed, All products are labeled and dated with a receiving date .discard outdated stock. Review of facility policy, titled Storage of Refrigerated and Frozen Foods last revised [DATE], revealed butter has a maximum refrigeration period of up to three months, and open fruit juice cartons have a maximum refrigeration period of up to seven days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Aug 28, 2025

  Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for two of 25 residents reviewed (Residents 2 and 3).Findings Include: Review of Resident 2's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease (CKD - a condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood) and anxiety disorder (excessive fear and worry that are difficult to control and interfere with daily life).Review of Resident 2's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set is part of federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes) dated June 5, 2025, revealed that Section J1900. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF690Sep 7, 2023

  Based on observation, facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to promote dignity related to use of a foley catheter (small, flexible tube that can be inserted through the urethra and into the bladder, allowing urine to drain) for one of one residents reviewed for catheter use (Resident 6). Findings Include: Review of facility policy, titled Foley Catheter Care effective March 1996, revealed, The collection bag should be placed below the resident, but not touching the floor, to allow for proper gravity drainage and prevent backflow of urine up the tubing and into the collection bag. […]