North Park Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 7, 2022

  Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to maintain its kitchen area in a manner to prevent food spoilage and prevent food borne illnesses. This had the potential to affect all 30 residents who received food from the facility kitchen. The facility census was 30. Findings include: During the initial kitchen tour conducted on 07/05/22 between 8:15 A.M. and 8:33 A.M. the following was observed and verified with Cook #997 at the time of the observation: · Three cabbage heads were observed to be significantly brown in color. · Two stalks of celery were noted to be extremely wilted and brown in color. · Significant ice buildup was noted on the facility freezer. · An unlabeled and undated bag of approximately 15 to 20 frozen omelets were noted in the freezer. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Jul 7, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to ensure staff ensured a dignified dining experience for Resident #3 during lunch time dining. This affected one (Resident #3) of three (Resident's #2, #3, and #21) who required feeding assistance. The facility census was 30. Findings include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #3 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 had impaired cognition and required extensive assistance of one staff for eating. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF567Jul 12, 2021

  Based on resident funds record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents had interest bearing accounts with signed witness authorizations. This affected two residents, (Resident #29 and #24) of seven resident records reviewed. The census was 27. Findings include: A request for facility managed resident fund records on 07/08/2021 at 10:40 A.M. for Resident #29 and Resident #24 revealed the facility did not keep nor could produce any type of facility managed resident fund records, including interest bearing accounts and signed witness authorization statements for resident managed funds. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF568Jul 12, 2021

  Based on resident funds record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident's funds were kept separate from facility funds, and that residents received quarterly statements. This affected two residents (Resident #29 and Resident #24) of seven residents whose records were reviewed. The census was 27. Findings include: A request for facility managed resident fund records on 07/08/2021 at 10:40 A.M. for Resident #29 and #24 revealed the facility did not keep nor could produce any type of facility managed resident fund records, including proof that resident funds were kept separate from facility funds and that quarterly statements were provided. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF569Jul 12, 2021

  Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure resident funds were conveyed timely upon resident discharge from the facility. This affected one former resident (Resident # 29) of four former residents reviewed for funds conveyance. The facility census was 27. Findings include: Resident #29 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and expired at the facility on [DATE]. A request for facility managed resident fund records on [DATE] at 10:40 A.M. for Resident #29 revealed the facility did not keep nor could produce any type of facility managed resident fund records including final balances. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:35 A.M., Accountant #39 could not verify the account balance of Resident #29. […]