Deficiency Index

Every finding on record at Pocahontas Center

Marlinton, West Virginia · CCN 515183

21 findings across 4 inspections, in the inspector's own words, 3 of them at actual harm or above.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

The inspector’s own words from form CMS-2567, unedited, including CMS’s own spacing. Names and some dates are redacted by CMS.

Inspection of February 2, 2026

1 finding
F580D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to notify a resident's physician and responsible party of a significant change when resident attempted elopement from the facility. This was found while investigating a complaint. Resident identifier: #48. Facility Census: 62.Findings Included:a) Review of documents including resident's progress notes, care plan and incident report log had no record of resident's attempted elopement, contact to resident's physician or Resident #48's responsible party.b) Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse # 46 on 02/02/26 at 12:19 PM, acknowledged the incident occurred and that she reported it to her Director of Nursing. c) Interview with Director of Nursing #40 on 02/02/26 at 3:19 PM who acknowledged the attempted elopement occurred on 01/17/26. When asked for documentation of notification of incident to physician and responsible party or any progress notes pertaining to the incident she stated we don't have any records of notifying.

Inspection of December 17, 2025

1 finding
F807J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated

Based on record review, observation. and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #8 was served liquid in a form which met his individualized needs. Resident # 8 was ordered and care planned to receive nectar thickened liquids however during the noon time meal on 12/16/25 the resident was served regular consistency milk and regular consistency coffee. The resident did drink the thin liquids and experienced coughing. This was a random opportunity for discovery and was true for Resident #8. The State Agency (SA) determined the facility's failure to serve Resident #8 with nectar thickened liquids place him at immediate risk for serious harm and/or death. Consuming thin liquids when you have been assessed to need a thicker consistency can create an immediate risk for choking, aspiration, and/or death. The facility was notified of the immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at 1:41 pm on 12/16/25. The facility's plan of correction (POC) was accepted at 2:35 pm on 12/16/25. Once the steps contained in the plan of correction were reviewed for completion the Immediacy was abated at 12:45 PM at 12/17/25. Resident Identifier #8. Facility Census: 58. Based on record review, observation. and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #8 was served liquid in a form which met his individualized needs. Resident # 8 was ordered and care planned to receive nectar thickened liquids however during the noon time meal on 12/16/25 the resident was served regular consistency milk and regular consistency coffee. The resident did drink thin liquids and experienced coughing. This was a random opportunity for discovery and was true for Resident #8. The State Agency (SA) determined the facility's failure to serve Resident #8 with nectar thickened liquids place him at immediate risk for serious harm and/or death. Consuming thin liquids when you have been assessed to need a thicker consistency can create an immediate risk for choking, aspiration, and/or death. Resident Identifier #8. Facility Census: 58. Findings include:a) Resident #8Observation of the noon meal, on 12/16/25 beginning at 12:15 pm, found Resident #8 was sitting at a table in the dining room. About 12:30 PM Resident #8 was observed drinking coffee and milk with his meal. The resident then coughed twice after taking a drink of milk. The surveyor at this time reviewed the resident's tray card and found the resident was supposed to have Nectar like consistency liquids. The surveyor observed the coffee and milk which was served to the resident by facility staff and neither had a nectar consistency. At about 12:35 pm on 12/16/25 the interim Director of Nursing (DON) was asked to look at the liquid with the surveyor. The liquid was poured from one cup to another and the Interim DON confirmed it was thin liquid and was not thickened at all. A review of the physician orders found the following active orders for Resident #8: -- Regular/Liberalized diet, Dysphagia Pureed texture, Thick Liquids-Nectar consistency this was ordered on 12/13/25. -- Speech Therapy to treatment 3 times a week for 4 weeks to address dysphagia. This was ordered on 12/15/25 at 10:34 am. Further review of Resident #8's medical record found the resident was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. A review of the discharge summary from the hospital stay found the following:Pt (Patient) was seen by SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) for swallowing difficulty, and was recommended to be on aspiration precautions, feed by staff. puree diet with nectar thick liquids.While in the hospital the resident was also treated for pneumonia and COVID - 19. b) Facility's Plan of CorrectionResident #8 was served a liquid that did not match the ordered consistency on 12/16/2025. Resident was assessed, with no negative outcomes noted, and a change in condition was completed. MD notified at 1:38 PM on 12/16/2025. Immediate education was conducted with the employee that served the resident incorrect consistency, and the drink was immediately removed. All residents of the facility have the potential to be affected.The Director of Nursing (DON)/designee conducted an audit on 12/16/2025 of all residents with diet orders specifying thickened liquids (nectar/mildly thick, honey/moderately thick, pudding/extremely thick) to ensure: Liquid consistency orders are current, accurate, and clearly listed in the medical record. Correct consistency is reflected on the electronic health record. All cups, pitchers, and beverage containers delivered to residents match the ordered consistency. Nursing staff who hand beverages to residents are using the correct consistency.Any discrepancies identified were immediately corrected, and all impacted diet slips and Kardex entries were updated.Re-education was provided by the DON/designee/Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Dietary Manager starting on 12/16/2025 to all staff involved in meal pass, including nursing assistants, licensed nurses. Education included: Review of the standardized liquid consistency levels (e.g., nectar/mildly thick, honey/moderately thick, pudding/extremely thick). How to verify consistency before serving. The importance of cross-checking diet orders, tray tickets, and posted consistency lists.A post-test and return demonstration of preparing each consistency level were completed to validate understanding. Any staff not present during this timeframe will receive re-education, including post-test and competency validation, prior to their next scheduled shift. All new dietary and nursing staff will receive this training during orientation. Annual in-servicing will include liquid consistency preparation, dysphagia safety, and safe feeding practices.The Dietary Manager and Unit Managers (UM)/designee will conduct observations starting on 12/16/2025 to ensure correct liquid consistencies are prepared and served. Observations will include: Tray line checks for accuracy of liquid consistency. Verification that nursing staff are serving beverages correctly. Checking nourishment rooms, hydration carts, and bedside beverages for compliance.Observations will be completed: Daily across all shifts for two weeks (including weekends and holidays), Then five times per week for four weeks, Then three times per week for four weeks, Then randomly thereafter. Results of audits will be reported monthly by the DON/designee to the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) for review, follow-up, and/or additional in-servicing until the issue is fully resolved and sustained. Random monitoring will continue thereafter as determined by the QIC.The facility was notified of the immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at 1:41 pm on 12/16/25. The facility's plan of correction (POC) was accepted at 2:35 pm on 12/16/25. Once the steps contained in the plan of correction were reviewed for completion the Immediacy was abated at 12:45 PM at 12/17/25. Results of audits will be reported monthly by the DON/designee to the Quality ImprovementCommittee (QIC) for review, follow-up, and/or additional in-servicing until the issue is fullyresolved and sustained. Random monitoring will continue thereafter as determined by the QIC.

Inspection of November 5, 2025

18 findings
F689J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated

Based on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the resident environment over which it had control was as free from accident hazards as possible. Resident #46 was transferred to from her geri chair to her bed in a manner which was not safe for her. Resident #46 was found to be totally dependent on staff for transfers. The staff were to utilize a total mechanical lift to transfer the resident from the chair to the bed and from the bed to the chair. Two (2) nurse aides were observed taking Resident #46 into her room. The surveyor stood outside the resident door and kept the room under constant sight. When the nurse aides emerged from the room the resident was in the bed. When asked how they transferred the Nurse Aide, stated I stood her up and pivoted her to bed. She confirmed she did not use a lift and no lift was observed in the room. This failure placed Resident #41 in an immediate risk for serious harm and or death. The state agency notified the facility of the immediate jeopardy situation on i09/29/25 at 4:27 pm. The State Agency accepted the facility's plan of correction at 5:00 pm on 09/29/25. After observation of the implementation of the plan of correction the Immediate Jeopardy was abated at 2:30 pm on 09/30/25. Resident Identifier: #46. Facility Census: 59. At approximately 2:15 PM on 09/29/25 Nurse Aide (NA) #50 and NA #46 was observed in the room with Resident #46 who was observed sitting in her room in her Geri Chair. There was no mechanical lift observed in the resident room. The nurse aides closed the door. The surveyor maintained her position outside the resident door and kept the door under sight while the nurse aides were in the room with Resident #46. At 2:30 PM NA #46 opened the door and exited the room. The surveyor then entered the room and observed Resident #46 in her bed. The surveyor then asked NA #50 how they got Resident #46 from the Geri Chair to the bed since there was not a mechanical lift observed in the room. Resident #50 closed her eyes and sighed and said well sometimes she has a good day and today is a good day so we stood her and pivoted her to the bed. A review of Resident #46's medical record found the resident's care plan related to assistance with activities of daily Living (ADL) in regards to transfers read as follows, Full Body Lift for all transfers and dependent assistance of two. The resident record contained the following Lift Transfer Evaluations all of which indicated the resident was to be transferred via a Total Lift with a Full Body Sling with the assistance of two (2) staff members. 10/31/2307/26/2410/24/2401/21/2504/22/25 and 07/22/25. Further review of the record found the resident has demonstrated the following behaviors: yelling, grabbing staff, injury risk, and requiring re-assurance. Residents pertinent diagnoses included:- UNSPECIFIED FOCAL TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS OF 31 MINUTES TO 59 MINUTES, SUBSEQUENT ENCOUNTER-- UNSPECIFIED CONVULSIONS-- HISTORY OF FALLING--UNSPECIFIED DEMENTIA, UNSPECIFIED SEVERITY, WITH OTHER BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCEAn interview was conducted with Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #74 at approximately 3:45 pm, who indicated Physical Therapist (PT) #75 had evaluated Resident #46 and determined the safest way for her to transfer would be via a Hoyer Lift (Total Lift). An interview with PT #75 at approximately 3:50 PM on 09/29/25 found she had evaluated Resident #46 per the request of the facility. She stated, Due to her body condition and knowing her history she needs to stay a Hoyer Lift.b) Facility's Plan of CorrectionResident #46was transferred using the incorrect lift status on 9/29/25.Resident #46 was assessed by a Licensed Nurse on 9/29/25 with no injury noted andphysician notification.The Nurse Aides involved in transferring the resident were re-educated on reading thekardex immediately on 9/29/25 by the DON/Designee with a post test to validateunderstanding. All residents of the facility have the potential to be affected.The DON/designee completed lift evaluations to ensure they reflect the resident'scurrent functional status for safe handling and transfers.The DON/designee re-educated all nursing staff on or before 9/29/2025 regardingresident transfer status and ensuring the kardex and care plan is followed for transfers. Any nursing staff not available during this time frame will be provided reeducation,including posttest by DON/designee prior to the beginning of their shift. New nursingstaff will be provided education, including posttest during orientation by theDON/designee.The DON/designee will observe, beginning on 9/29/2025, three random residents toensure they are being transferred in accordance with their most recent transferevaluation and the care plan/kardex is updated with the residents transfer status dailyfor 2 weeks each shift, including weekends and holidays, then 5 times a week for 4weeks each shift, then 3 times a week for 4 weeks each shift, then randomly thereafter.Results of monitors will be reported by the Director of Nursing (DON)/designee to theQuality Improvement Committee (QIC) monthly for any additional follow-up and [NAME]-servicing until the issue is resolved, then randomly thereafter as determined by theQuality Improvement Committee.

F725F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespread

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff across all shifts. This was true for 18 of 45 days reviewed under the care area of staffing. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include: a) Staffing On 09/30/2025 at 2:00 PM, 45 daily nurse staff postings were reviewed. The minimum staffing requirement is 2.25. The review found the following days did not meet the minimum of nursing hours per patient days (NHPPD): 09/21/24 2.1104/19/24 2.0904/20/25 2.2005/17/25 2.2005/24/25 1.4805/25/25 2.1505/31/25 2.1806/01/25 1.8806/07/25 1.6406/21/25 1.8206/22/25 2.0106/23/25 1.9506/25/25 2.2106/27/25 2.0806/28/25 1.9306/29/25 2.0706/30/25 2.2007/05/25 2.05 On 09/30/25 at 4:40 PM, the Administrator and the Regulatory Compliance Advisor #73 confirmed the minimum NHPPD were not met.

F732F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespread

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an accurate and complete daily staff postings. This was true for four (4) of 45 daily staff postings reviewed. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include: a) Daily Staff Postings On 09/30/2025 at 2:00 PM, a review of daily staff postings was completed. The following days did not include the census: --05/10/25 day shift, evening shift, night shift--05/22/25 day shift, evening shift, night shift --06/06/25 day shift, evening shift, night shift--06/24/25 night shift On 09/30/25 at 4:40 PM, the Administrator and Regulatory Compliance Advisor #73 confirmed the daily staff postings did not list the census number.

F574E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, pattern

Based on staff interview, resident interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents knew where the ombudsman's contact information was posted and the residents were informed of their right to formally complain to the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) about the care they are receiving. These failed practices had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. FACILITY:FACILITY. Facility Census: 59.Findings included: The facility's Policy and Procedures for Grievances/Concern stated that the resident has the right to voice grievances to the Center or other agency or entity that hears grievances without discrimination or reprisal and without fear of discrimination or reprisal. On 09/24/2025 at 01:45 PM, a Resident Council Meeting was held. The residents reported they did not know the Ombudsman's name or where to obtain the contact information Resident #41 (a spokesperson for the council) reported she should know who is the Ombudsman but did not. The residents also reported the did not know where they could find the information to contact the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC). On 09/24/2025 at 02:40 PM, the Social Worker was interviewed by the state surveyor. The Social Worker was not sure who the ombudsman was at that time but reported the ombudsman would sometimes attend the Resident Council Meetings via phone. On 09/24/2025 at 02:45 PM, the state surveyor confirmed the residents did not know where the OHFLAC contact information was or who and where the ombudsman information was posted with Corporate Nurse #79 and the Corporate Compliance Officer. At 03:00 PM, Corporate Nurse #79 posted the current ombudsman's name and information. The Resident Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed for discussions concerning the ombudsman and OLFLAC information. The following monthly minutes were not marked for the review of OHFLAC or Ombudsman: -08/07/2025-07/15/2025-06/06/2025 - ombudsman information only reviewed.-05/22/2025-04/17/2025-03/20/2025

F677E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, pattern

Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living for dependent residents, #6 and #11. This was true for two (2) of four (4) residents reviewed under the care area of activities of daily living. Resident Identifiers: #6 and #11. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include:a) Resident #6On 09/24/25 at 9:30 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #6. The review of showers was from 08/24/25 through 09/24/25. The care plan indicated the resident was dependent for showers. The following showers were documented for 08/24/25 through 08/31/25:--08/29/25--08/30/25 The resident did not have a shower for five (5) days between 08/24/25 through 08/29/25. There were no refusals documented within this timeframe.The following showers were documented from 09/02/25 through 09/11/25. There were no refusals documented within this timeframe.--09/02/25--09/11/25 The resident did not have a shower for nine (9) days. On 09/24/25 at 2:20 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the dependent resident did not receive showers within an acceptable timeframe.b) Resident #11 On 09/25/25 at 10:00 AM, an observation was made of Resident #11 lying in his bed. The resident appeared disheveled, unshaven and unkept. An interview was held with the resident at this time, the resident was asked, how long has it been since you were able to shave? The resident replied, it's been awhile.On 09/25/25 at 10:10 AM, Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #72 entered Resident #11's room. The Corporate RN #72 confirmed the resident needed to be cleaned up.

F842E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, pattern

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form was signed by a resident's Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA), a Beneficiary Notification Review was signed by a resident's Health Care Surrogate (HCS), accurate documentation was charted in the patient's medical record for a resident without an amputation and a correct diagnosis for a resident's medication. These failed practices had the potential to affect more than a limited number of resident's. Resident Identifiers: #60, #70, #71 and #5. Facility Census: 59.Findings included: a) Resident #60's POST form was not signed. The Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form stated the signature is required. The POST form was dated beside the signature space, but no signature was obtained. On 09/25/2025 at 11:33 AM, Corporate Registered Nurse #72 confirmed the POST form was not signed. b) Resident #70's Beneficiary Notification Review form was not completed. On 02/21/25, the resident's Beneficiary Notification was delivered telephonically on 02/21/25 at 11:00 AM. No signature was obtained as of 09/25/2025. No follow-up was reported or documented to obtained the signature. On 09/25/2025 at 10:23 AM, the Corporate Compliance Officer confirmed there was no signature obtained by the facility. c) Resident #71's Progress notes were reviewed on 11/03/2025 at 03:51 PM. Review of the resident's progress notes indicated: Skin issue is resolved. Location: Below left elbow - amputation Site. No documentation of the resident having an amputation was found in the medical record. On 11/03/2025 at 03:22 PM, the Administrator confirmed the resident did not have an amputation and reported she had all her extremities when she was here. On11/03/2025 at 04:46 PM, the Director Of Nursing and the Administrator confirmed the discrepancies in the resident's progress notes. d) Resident #5 On 09/23/25 at 3:30 PM, a record review was completed for Resident #5. The review found a physician's order dated 03/20/24 for Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin) 1mg (milligram) by mouth two times a day for schizoaffective disorder delusions, disorganized speech and thinking. The diagnosis for Cogentin should be extrapyramidal symptoms. On 09/23/25 at 4:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the diagnosis for the medication was incorrect.

F847E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, pattern

Based on record review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to thoroughly and accurately explain the binding arbitration agreement. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. FACILITY:FACILITY. Facility Census: 59. Findings Included: a) The facility's Voluntary Binding Arbitration Agreement stated the agreement waives the resident's right to trial in court by judge or jury. Arbitration is a complete substitute for a trial by jury as stated in the facility's agreement. b) On 09/29/2025 at 01:28 PM, the Administrator was interviewed concerning the arbitration agreement. The Administrator reported it was fully voluntary and you had thirty (30) days to change your mind. The administrator stated we have mediation before you go to trial. When asked if the resident/family can sue or go to trial once an arbitration agreement is signed, the Administrator answered, Yes. c) On 09/29/2025 at 12:39 PM, the following resident statements were obtained concerning the signed arbitration agreement:Resident #20 was able to answer questions accurately concerning the signed arbitration agreement Resident #22 stated, I don't remember, but that is something I would sign.Resident #31 reported she did not remember, but stated, I was out of it and sick. for about three (3) weeks.Resident #15 stated, I don't remember.Resident #13 stated- I don't know. and her daughter probably took care of it.

F550D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a dignified experience for Resident #21 while receiving medical care at the nurses' station, a sleeping experience for Resident #46. This was true for one (2) of three (3) residents reviewed under the care area of accidents for Resident #21 and random opportunities for discovery for Resident #46. Resident Identifiers: #21 and #46. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include: a) Resident #21 On 09/29/25 at 1:30 PM, a review of an anonymous complaint dated 07/05/25 was completed. The review found the resident had sustained an unwitnessed fall which resulted in a laceration to the back of the head with a large hematoma. A change in condition was completed on 07/02/25 at 6:17 AM. The facility physician was notified and advised the staff he would be coming to the facility to evaluate the laceration and hematoma. The facility physician administered three ccs (cubic centimeters) of lidocaine and placed six staples in the resident's head at the nurses' station. The following progress notes verify the procedure was done at the nurses' station and not in an acute care setting. Privacy and dignity was not provided while at the nurses' station due to all staff and residents to observe. During the review, the following progress note dated 07/02/25 at 9:03 AM states, (Name of facility physician) in house to see resident this morning. assessment completed by (Name of facility physician). laceration noted to back of head with large hematoma. (Name of facility physician) administered 3 cc lidcaine and placed 6 staples. resident tolerated without pain or distress. resident alert and oriented to person, place, time and event. Neuro check within normal limits. (Typed as written.) A progress note dated 07/02/25 at 9:57 AM states, IDT (Interdepartmental Team) met: Resident (age) (sex) with a hx (history) of falls, right side hemiplegia, HTN, memory deficient following cva, afib, drug induced subacute dyskinesia, vascular dementia, and vitreous degeneration to eyes. The resident sustained an unwitnessed fall this morning while ambulating to the restroom without assist. (Name of Resident) call bell was within reach, reminders to use call bell for assistance remain in room, and cowbell within reach. Stated she was going back to bed after using bathroom and resident fell back into the door and hit the ground. She did have on non skid socks and hipsters and resident utilizing her walker at time of fall. (Name of physician) in house this morning to assess resident and no deviation from baseline. No altered mental status noted. (Name of facility physician) cleansed wound, irrigated, gave lidocaine and placed 6 staples to the posterior scalp. Resident tolerated well. Pain addressed. Bleeding controlled. See orders. Neuros completed as ordered. Care plan reviewed and interventions are being followed. Orthostatics completed. Referral made to therapy, resident referred back to restorative nursing program, bed rail assessment completed, bed moved to wall per preference as easier access to restroom. Call placed to to POA (Power of Attorney) (Name of POA) regarding new orders. On 09/29/25 at approximately 3:00 PM, an attempt was made to interview the resident; however, the resident was confused and could not adequately answer the questions. On 09/30/25 at 10:45 AM, Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #72 confirmed the resident did have an unwitnessed fall requiring staples. Corporate RN #72, also, confirmed the facility physician completed the medical procedure at the nurses' station. b) Resident #46 On 09/22/25 Resident #46 was observed sleeping in her Geri chair in the hallway sitting across from the nurse's station on multiple occasions between 12:00 PM and 6:00 pm. On 09/23/25 the resident was observed sleeping in her Geri chair several occasions between 9:00 am and the noon meal. Then after the meal the resident was again observed asleep in her Geri chair in the hall way by the nurse's station. Observations on 09/23/25 at 9:00 am found Resident #46 asleep in her Geri chair in the hallway across from the nurse's station. An interview with the Director of Nursing in the late afternoon on 09/23/25 confirmed the resident was sleeping in her Geri chair she stated, she crawls out of the bed and that's why she is in the Geri chair because she sleeps better in the chair better than the bed. However the staff put Resident #46 in bed and she slept in her bed for the next two days. This was confirmed by observations from the surveyor during the course of the survey on 09/24/25 and 09/25/25. Additional observations of Resident #46 around 2:00 pm on 09/29/25 found the resident in the hallway in her Geri chair at the nurses station the resident was asleep and had her head resting on the hand rail. This was confirmed with the interim Director of Nursing who instructed the staff to lay her in bed when she is asleep.

F553D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Facility Failed to ensure resident was invited to participate in care planning for his own care. Resident #1009/23/2025 2:41 PM Resident reported he is not invited to his care plan meetings and he has never attended them. 10/24/2025 4:01 PMInterview with Social Worker who reported resident #10 does not receive invites to his care plan meetings. She had no documentation that he was notified of the meetings or that he attended. She stated he does not like to leave his room often. She stated his Medical Power of Attorney is invited but does not attend and does not respond.

F584D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, homelike environment for Resident #46. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident Identifier: #46. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include:a) Resident #46On 11/04/25 at approximately1:30 PM, an observation was made of Resident #46's night stand. The night stand had the wood peeled off, exposing particle board.On 11/04/25 at 3:10 PM, Regulatory Compliance Advisor #73 confirmed the wood had peeled off the night stand exposing particle board. Regulatory Compliance Advisor #73 stated, we will get a new one.

F609D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an incident was reported for a resident who obtained a hematoma to the head following a transfer with a lift requiring staff education. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident Identifier: #37. Facility Census: 59. Findings included: a) The facility's policy and procedure for Abuse Prohibition stated, Neglect is defined as the failure, indifference, or disregard of the Center, its employees, or service providers to provide care, comfort, safety, goods and services to a patient that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress. b) During a Facility Reported Incident investigation, Resident #37's care plan was reviewed. The care plan stated, Resident sustained a hematoma to head (left near top) during transfer using the full body mechanical lift (the bar hit her head). Policy being followed with two-person assist. c) A Facility Reported Incident was not completed, however staff education was completed for a transfer involving a lift. The Nursing Description reported the staff realized one (1) strap was not unhooked and when the staff unhooked it, it came back and hit the resident on the left side of the head. An incident note with education completed was documented on 05/08/2025. A Facility Reported Incident was not completed for neglect. It was documented verbal education was provided at the time of the incident. d) On 09/24/2025 at 04:31/2025 PM, the Corporate Compliance Officer confirmed the the incident was not reported and stated, Didn't report it.

F610D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an investigation was completed accurately and thoroughly for a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) for an allegation of abuse. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident Identifier: #29. Facility Census: 59. Findings included: The FRI summary stated Resident #29 was referred to as [NAME] (not the resident's real name) and was capacitated. The resident was deemed incapacitated by the facility's physician on 12/22/24. The resident's most recent Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was a three (3) on 08/01/2025. The resident's BIMS was completed on 08/03/2025 per documentation on the resident's medical record. On 09/30/2025 at 10:45 AM , Corporate Registered Nurse #72 stated that it was an error and that they (the facility) had complete multiple FRI's. The incorrect BIMS date, capacity statement discrepancies and documentation on the reportable with incorrect name were confirmed by the Corporate Registered Nurse.

F627D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed ensure Resident #71 was permitted to return to the facility after hospitalization. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed under the care area of Discharges. Resident Identifier: #71. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include:a) Resident #71On 11/03/25 at approximately 9:15 AM, a complaint was reviewed regarding Resident #71 being denied readmission after a hospitalization due to behaviors, a urinary tract infection and severe dehydration. The resident was sent to an acute care facility on 09/12/25. Based on the hospital history and physicaldated 09/18/25 at 10:27 AM, the resident was admitted to a medical unit until a bed became available on the psychiatric unit. The resident continued to have behaviors after intravenous fluids (IVFs) and an antibiotic had been administered. The resident was then admitted to the psychiatric unit on 09/18/25 for further stabilization. Following admission to Psychiatry, the resident expressed concern that there were dead people in her room and a ghost. She did receive one (1) intramuscular (IM) injection of Zyprexa. She was quite fearful and upset. She was yelling in response to internal stimuli. The resident's plan was to be restarted on oral Zyprexa for psychotic symptoms and behaviors. The resident may benefit from restarting Depakote which she was receiving in the nursing facility. She has also received Trazodone and Melatonin to help with sleep. The Nursing home is planning to take the resident back when she is stable. An interview was held with social services at the hospital on [DATE] at 2:41 PM. Social Services stated, I sent the referral to the nursing facility about two (2) weeks ago. When I spoke with the Admissions Director on 10/22/25, I was advised the clinicals could not be opened due to encrypted mail. I was, also, advised the resident had been denied for readmission on [DATE] due to receiving IM Haldol. I was told the denial was from the Corporate office. The resident remains hospitalized due to finding placement. The resident is stable for discharge. The resident is bed bound with severe dementia. She is currently under palliative services. The recommendation will be hospice services soon. The hospital physicians feel she has approximately one (1) year left. This resident does not need be in an inpatient psychiatric facility.Upon further review of the medical record at the nursing facility, the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A progress note dated 12/31/24 at 2:28 PM (late entry) states the resident was transferred from another facility with a history of yelling all the time. Progress notes were reviewed from the admission until the day of transfer. The progress notes have documented behaviors throughout the stay at the facility. On 11/03/25 at 3:40 PM, an interview was held with the Administrator, Interim Director of Nursing (DON) and the Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #72. A question was asked to the listed staff, why was 09/12/25 any different than any other time before? Didn't the resident have the same behaviors throughout her stay at the facility? Why was she denied for receiving an IM injection while hospitalized ? Why was she denied for readmission if she was stable for discharge? The Administrator stated, the referral is being reviewed .the facility physician has been on vacation and just returned. The Administrator continued, we are unaware of the resident being denied for readmission.On 11/03/25 at approximately 4:00 PM, the Administrator stated, we are trying to find out what has happened .we did not know she was denied for readmission.On 11/04/25 at 10:00 AM, the Administrator and the Interim DON stated, we are contacting the Admissions Director to find out the timeline and what took place with the denial. On 11/04/25 at 1:00 PM, the Interim DON provided a list from the acute care facility of the resident's active medications and last date of administration. The review found the resident did not have a current physician's order for any type of medication to be administered by IM injection. The dates ranged from 09/17/25 through 10/07/25. An additional interview was held with the Interim DON at 1:10 PM on 11/04/25. The Interim DON stated, this was not denied at the facility level, it was denied at the Corporate level .we are having the facility physician review the latest clinicals and see what his decision will be. At this time, the Administrator confirmed what the Interim DON stated.After reviewing all the medical records from the facility and the acute care facility, the documentation confirms the resident did not have a current medication order for any type of IM injections, routine or as needed from 09/17/25 through 10/07/25. Therefore, the reason for the denial of readmission could not be verified based on the current medication list provided to this Surveyor.

F641D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident #9 regarding hospice care. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed under the care area of hospice. Resident Identifier: #9. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include: a) Resident #9 On 09/24/25 at 11:00 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #9. The review found the MDS with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 07/30/25. The resident was placed under hospice care on 07/23/25. However, the MDS section O K1., hospice care was marked no for receiving hospice care. On 09/24/25 at 11:06 AM, the Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #72 confirmed the MDS was incorrect.

F656D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a complete and accurate care plan for Resident #9. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed under the care area of hospice care. Resident Identifier: #9. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include:a) Resident #9On 09/24/25 at 8:55 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #9. The review found the care plan had not been developed completely under multiple focus areas, goals and interventions. The following areas of the care plan were left blank:--Under the focus area of resistive to care related to cognitive loss/dementia, the intervention observe for pain. Attempt non-pharmacologic interventions to alleviate pain (blank) and document effectiveness. Administer pain medications as ordered and document effectiveness/side effects.--Under the focus area of at risk for decreased abilit to per ADLs (activities of daily living( (blank) related to (blank) chronic disease/condition: (specify disease or condition: (blank) Other: (blank).--Under the focus area of hospice, the goal states, Pt/Resident will experience highest practical quality of life (as defined by them) throughout life journey as evidenced by (blank). --Under the focus area of hospice, multiple interventions were incomplete: Hospice Chaplain (blank) x/month and PRN (as needed) to provide spiritual support and (blank)., Hospice Nursing (blank) x/week and PRN to assess and manage symptoms, comfort/pain, bowel function and (blank), Hospice Nursing Assistant (blank) x/week to compliment ADL care, provide comfort and (blank), Hospice Social Work (blank) x/month and PRN to provide psychosocial support related to end of life care and (blank).--Under the focus area of risk for furher skin breakdown, multiple interventions were incomplete: Pressure redistribution surfaces to chair as per guidline (blank), Assist resident in turning and reposition every (blank) hours, Encourage resident to consume all fluids of choice (blank) during meals, Off Load/float heels while in bed with (blank), pressure redistribution surface to bed as per guideline (blank).On 09/24/25 at 11:06 AM, the Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #72 confirmed the care plan had not been developed and multiple blanks were present.

F684D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to input a physician's order for Resident #9 regarding hospice services and follow physician's orders for Resident #26 and #27 regarding late medication. This was true for three (3) of 20 residents reviewed during the survey process. Resident Identifiers: #9, #26 and #27. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include:a) Resident #9On 09/24/25 at approximately 1:00 PM, a record review was completed for Resident #9. The review found the resident was placed under hospice services on 07/31/25. However, a physician's order was not input until 09/24/25. On 09/24/25 at 1:30 PM, Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #72 confirmed the resident was under hospice services as of 07/31/25 and the physician's order was input on 09/24/25.

F730D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nurse aide performance reviews were completed annually. This was true for three (3) of five (5) nurse aides' annual performance reviews during the survey process. Facility Census: 59.Findings Include: a) Performance Review On 09/30/25 at 3:45 PM, a review of the five (5) nurse aides (Nas) performance reviews was completed. The review found three (3) of the five (5) performance reviews were not completed. The following were incomplete: --NA #50 due 09/18/25--NA #46 due 06/27/25--NA #38 due 07/25/25 On 09/30/25 at 4:40 PM, the Administrator and the Regulatory Compliance Advisor #73 confirmed the performance reviews were not completed.

F804D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to serve food at an appetizing and palatable temperature for Resident #46. This was a random opportunity for discovery and was true for Resident #46. Resident Identifier: 46. Facility Census: 59. On 11/03/25 at 12:44 PM an observation of Resident #46 found the resident was in her bed with her head at the foot of the bed and the bed wedge was kicked out to the side of her bed. Nurse Aide #35 was asked how much the resident had eaten she stated, I dont know I was not the one who feed her. She said, let me see. She then was asked if her dirty tray was on the cart on the hall, she said no we do not put the dirty ones back on that cart we put them somewhere different. She then opened the cart and stated, Oh she hasn't been feed yet and neither has her roommate. She stated, I will feed her now. The surveyor then asked her to get the dietary manager to test the temperature of the tray and to request a new tray for the resident from the kitchen. A quick tour of the hallway found no other residents were being assisted with their meals and most of the lunch trays had all ready been collected by the staff. At approxmiatly12:55 pm, Nurse Aide #35 and the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) returned to the hall with a new tray for the resident at this time the CDM tested the temperature of Resident #46's tray. The temperatures were as follows: Pureed Carrots 112.8 degrees FahrenheitPureed Chicken Casserole: 114.6 degrees Fahrenheitand Pineapples 67.5 degrees Fahrenheit The CDM confirmed the hot foods should have been 120 degrees or higher and the pineapples should have been less than 41 degrees. The CDM indicated the cart containing Resident #46 tray left the kitchen at 12:15 pm and her tray was one of the first ones put on the cart.

Inspection of August 1, 2024

1 finding
F600K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern

Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse from other residents. Beginning on 04/19/23 Resident #20 began displaying physical, verbal and sexually abusive behaviors towards residents and staff. A review of the record found at least 20 noted incidents of such behavior. The abusive behavior was not consistently reported as required, the physician and responsible party was not consistently notified, the victims were not consistently identified, and interventions were not consistently put into place to prevent the abuse from reoccurring. Resident #20 still currently resides at the facility and has had documented episodes of said behaviors as recent as 07/05/24. The State Agency (SA) determined this put more than a limited number of Residents currently residing in the facility at risk for immediate serious harm and/or death and constitutes an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation. The facility was notified of the IJ at 2:09 PM on 07/30/24. The abatement plan of correction (POC) was submitted and accepted by the state agency at 4:07 PM on 07/30/24. The POC read as follows: F600 Resident #20 was placed on one to one on 07/30/24 at 2 PM All residents of the facility have the potential to be affected. The Director of Nursing (DON)/designee interviewed residents with Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 7 (seven) or below if the resident permitted for potential sexual, verbal and physical abuse on 07/30/24 with any corrective action immediately upon discovery. Re-education was provided by the Director of Nursing (DON)/designee to all employees on 07/30/24 to ensure allegations of sexual, verbal, physical abuse are identified, immediate intervention put in place to prevent reoccurrence, immediately reported to the appropriate states agencies and thoroughly investigated. A post-test to validate understanding. Any employees ot available during this time frame will be provided re-education, including post-test upon the beginning of next shift to work. New employees will be provided education, including post-test during orientation by the DON/designee. The Director of Nursing (DON)/designee will monitor progress notes starting on 07/30/24 to ensure that allegations of sexual, verbal, physical abuse have been correctly identified, reported in a timely manner and appropriate intervention put in place to prevent the reoccurrence daily across all shifts for 2 (two) weeks including weekends and holidays, then 3 (three) times a week for 2 weeks then randomly thereafter. Results of monitors will be reported by the Director of Nursing (DON)/designee monthly to the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) for any additional follow-up and or in-servicing until the issue is resolved, then randomly thereafter as determined by the QIC committee. On 07/31/24 at 4:31 PM after interviews with staff to confirm the receipt of and understanding education and observation of the implementation of the abatement POC, the IJ was abated. The IJ started on 07/30/24 and ended on 07/31/24. Resident identifier: Resident #20, Resident #22, Resident #62. Facility Census: 67 Findings Include: a) Resident #20 On 07/29/24 at approximately 3:15 PM, a review of the facility reported incidents (FRI), it was discovered a FRI had been submitted for Resident #22. During the review of this FRI, it was noted on 07/02/24 at 6:15 PM, Resident #20 was witnessed grabbing Resident #22's breast. Nurse Aide (NA) #62 and NA #40 witnessed the incident, separated and redirected the residents, and immediately reported the incident to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #20. A review of the FRI revealed the following 5 (five) day was submitted as a summary of the incident and read as follows: On July 2, 2024 at approximately 6:15 PM, Resident #20 was witnessed grabbing Resident #22's breast. NA #62 and NA #40 witnessed the incident, separated and redirected the residents, and immediately reported to LPN #20. Resident #22 is a [AGE] year-old female resident who was admitted to (Name of Facility) on September 13, 2017. The resident has diagnoses of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, unspecified psychosis and wandering. Resident #22 is ambulatory, frequently wanders and ambulates about the facility ad lib. The resident does not retain the capacity to make healthcare decisions and her son is the health care surrogate and conservator. Resident #20 is a [AGE] year-old male resident who was admitted to (Name of Facility) September 9, 2022. The resident has diagnoses of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Resident #20 has a history of sexual behaviors and inappropriately touching other residents, visitors and staff. The resident utilizes a wheelchair and independently locomotion about the facility ad lib. Resident #20 does not retain capacity to make health care decisions and his daughter is Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA). A head-to-toe check was performed on Resident #22 following the incident on 07/02/24 and no injuries or skin issues were observed. The resident did not exhibit any emotional or psychological distress or change in behaviors. Resident #20 was immediately placed under every 15 minute checks for 72 hours following the incident. A urinalysis was collected during the evening of 07/02/24 and was negative for Urinary Tract Infection. Meditelecare Psych was notified of the incident on 07/02/24 and evaluated the resident in house on 07/03/24. A recommendation to increase Celexa to 30 milligrams (mg) by mouth daily. This recommendation was reviewed with Medical Director and orders were completed. All interviewable residents were interviewed. One resident did say Resident #20 touched her leg but was not in a sexual way, no other residents had any concerns. This was reported to all appropriate agencies. The perpetrator was placed on every 15 minute checks. Skin checks were performed on all non-interviewable residents. No signs of abuse were identified. The care plan of both residents were reviewed and updated to reflect changes. On 07/29/24 at 7:41 PM, a record review was conducted for Resident #20 which revealed multiple entries of documentation related to Resident #20's behaviors of verbal, physical and sexual aggression towards facility staff and other residents residing in the facility. The following documentation was noted to be dated for 05/08/23 at 06:44 PM: Resident yelling and was rude to staff and other residents this afternoon. Redirected and resident continued to yell. Further review of Resident #20's medical record revealed escalating behavioral disturbances. The following notes were present in Resident #20's medical record: -- 04/19/23 at 9:09 AM. Resident was in dinning room with other resident talking vulgar to her. Kept telling her he wanted her pussy. Female resident removed from situation and Resident #20 was told he can not talk to other residents that way. Will continue to monitor closely. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 04/22/23 at 2:00 PM. Resident was removed from dining room for threatening to hit another resident. Resident was in hallway in WC and started yelling cuss words, saying I don't give a fuck, I'll knock the hell outta you. When nurse ask resident what was wrong, He replied I don't give a fuck. Resident was ask to stop cussing and to go to his room to cool off for his safety and others. No physician or POA notification documented. --. 07/28/23 at 12:52 PM. Resident refused care this a.m. Resident cussing at staff and residents, calling them names. Resident redirected and situation resolved. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/13/23 at 12:07 PM. Resident has been obnoxious to the staff and residents. Resident has hassled a resident multiple times by following, stomping his feet near her, verbally aggravating and asking for a kiss from her. He has badgered staff for coffee, milk and sugar throughout the morning not waiting for staff to meet his request before growing louder and more commanding. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/13/23 at 4:18 PM. Resident was observed by this nurse to be making rude and inappropriate hand gestures and sounds as a young, teenage girl visiting in the facility. He continued to talk about this teenager, attempting to get another resident to engage in conversation about what he wanted to do to her, and on and on. This nurse interrupted the conversation, telling the resident to stop the conversation, that it was not appropriate and not accepted. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/15/23 at 09:34 PM. Resident has been very rude and disrespectful this eves caught grabbing an other resident breast. When confronted became very angry cursing staff. Then asked CNA to suck his Dick. Then he asked CNA repeatedly if she wanted to party. Resident was educated on this and asked to go to his room. At this time resting quietly. Will continue to monitor closely. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/16/23 at 11:49 PM. attempting to go into a female residents room, grabbing at another female resident. Trying to kick and hit this nurse. Cursing and yelling. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/16/23 at 3:53 PM. Nursing staff witnessed resident groping another female residents private area and grabbing her butt. The female resident attempted to walk away from resident, but was grabbed by the waist and continuously being groped at her private areas and butt. Nursing staff yelled the residents name to attempt to gain his attention. Resident did let the female resident go, but attempted to scoot in his wheelchair attempting to grab at female resident as she continued to walk away. When nursing staff arrived to the resident, he was assisted in his wheelchair away from the female resident. Nursing staff attempted to redirect resident, but resident yelled Shut the fuck up and go to hell. Nursing administrator was notified of the occurrence and did speak with resident with an RN as a witness. On call psych notified and was set up with an apt for tomorrow morning. Order to call PMH on call provider. Spoke with Summer, and she states she will speak with provider and call back. After speaking with PMH provider, order to continue with current medications, keep Psych apt tomorrow and continue to monitor and redirect additional behaviors. -- 08/16/23 at 06:52 PM. Kitchen staff reported to nursing staff that she was in the kitchen wrapping silverware when she heard a female yelling help help when kitchen staff went to see what the issue was, she witnessed resident groping a female resident, touching her breast and private areas. States resident had female resident pinned where she could not get away from him. When the kitchen staff was able to get to the female resident, resident did let her pass by. Administrator notified of occurrence. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/17/23 at 11:24 AM. Resident refused a.m. medications. Resident cussing at nurse when trying to administer medications. Resident attempting to touch visitors. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/17/23 at 7:26 PM. Resident had behaviors this PM. touching and inappropriate touching of female residents and staff. Dr. (Last name of physician) in new orders. #1 Increase Celexa to 40 milligrams (mg) by mouth every day. POA informed of behaviors and medication changes. -- 08/18/23 at 10:52 AM. eINTERACT Summary for Providers noted Resident #20 was demonstrating physical aggression, verbal aggression and other behavioral symptoms. In addition, it stated, Resident making sexual gestures and vulgar comments to staff and residents. Redirected, unsuccessful. Resident was placed on one on one and behaviors continued. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/26/23 at 04:55 PM. Staff found resident at the supply door, blocking exit of female resident, he would not let her get away from him. One on one in place for safety of residents. Resident redirected to another area of building and offered coffee. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 08/26/23 at 07:19 PM. Resident attempting to isolate female resident and not allow them to leave his presence. Staff observed this behavior and intervened on behalf of female resident, providing her with egress. No physician or POA notification documented. --09/13/23 at 09:22 AM. Physical behaviors, directed towards others occurs daily or almost every day. Verbal behaviors, directed towards others occurs daily or almost every day. -- 10/16/23 at 09:06 PM. Escalation of inappropriate behavior, grabbing at staff and other residents, masturbating in front of staff, sexual comments, picking his pants leg up to show his penis. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 02/25/24 at 08:50 PM. Resident chasing women down the hall yelling come back here, hit another resident . cursing at staff. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 05/18/24 at 12:12 PM. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) reported to nursing that resident grabbing staff and a resident and making lewd comments. Redirected resident will report to oncoming shift. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 06/02/24 at 10:00 PM. resident chasing women residents, trying to grab them inappropriately and trying to touch staff inappropriately. No physician or POA notification documented. -- 07/05/24 at 08:30 PM. resident continues to make sexual comments to staff and argue with residents. No physician or POA notification documented. In addition to the above mentioned documentation, Resident #20's diagnosis list, orders and care plan was reviewed. On 07/30/24 at approximately 10:00 AM, a review of the investigation conducted by facility staff related to the incident that occurred on 07/02/24 in regards to Resident #22 was conducted which revealed interviews with all licensed nursing staff. In review of the interviews, the question Are you aware of sexual abuse occurring at this facility? was answered No by all licensed nursing staff. No interviews of CNA's were present. These interviews were conducted by RN #33. On 07/30/24 at approximately 11:30 AM, a review of the facility Policy and Procedure entitled, Abuse Prohibition was performed. This policy and procedure was noted to state that the facility will implement an abuse prohibition program through screening of potential hires, training of employees, prevention of occurrences, identification of possible incidents or allegations which need investigation, investigation of incidents and allegation, protection of residents during investigations and reporting of incidents, investigations and Center response to the results of their investigations. In addition the policy and procedure states that the facility will identify, correct and intervene in situations in which abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation of resident property is more likely to occur. Furthermore this policy and procedure states that all suspected abuse must be reported to the physician and the resident's family. The policy and procedure also states that the facility who has identified a resident who has in any was threatened or attacked another will be removed from the setting or situation and investigation will be completed. That immediately upon [NAME] information concerning a report of suspected or alleged abuse, mistreatment or neglect, the Administrator or designee will perform the following: 1. Report the allegation involving abuse (physical, verbal, sexual, mental) not later than 2 (two) hours after the allegation is made. 2. Report allegations to the appropriately state and local authority(s) involving neglect, exploitation or mistreatment (including injuries of unknown source), suspected criminal activity, and misappropriation of resident property, not later that 2 (two) hours after the allegation is made. 3. Initiate an investigation within 24 hours of allegation of abuse. 4. The Center will protect residents from further harm during the investigation. On 07/30/24 at 12:38 PM, an interview was conducted with RN #28 who acknowledged she was aware of Resident #20's verbal, physical and sexual behaviors, stating that Resident #20 self propels in his wheelchair and that it is absolutely best to keep eyes on him. On 07/30/24 at approximately 12:45 PM, an interview was conducted with RN #30 who acknowledged she was aware of Resident #20's verbal, physical and sexual behaviors. On 07/30/24 at approximately 01:10 PM, an interview was conducted with RN #32 who stated that she attends the facility morning clinical meeting and acknowledged she was aware of Resident #20's behaviors because it had been discussed. On 07/30/24 at approximately 01:20 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident #62. At this time, Resident #62 stated that she is afraid of Resident #20. Resident #62 reported that Resident #20 had a reputation of touching women. Resident #62 stated she had reported Resident #20 had entered her room one night and touched her leg and tried to get into bed with her. Resident #62 further stated that when she asked Resident #20 to leave he refused, Resident #62 stated she then called the nurse who came and got Resident #20. Resident #62 reported that she has witnessed Resident #20 touching other residents in the breast and groin area. On 07/30/24 at 01:33 PM, an interview was conducted with RN #33, who was documented as having performed the investigation into the incident involving Resident #20 and Resident #22 When this Surveyor questioned RN #33. This Surveyor asked why the interviews she conducted stated no licensed nursing staff were aware of sexual abuse occurring in the facility when 2 (two) RN's interviewed today stated they were. RN #33 responded, I can't answer why they would each tell us something different. This Surveyor then asked RN #33 if she questioned CNA's and other facility staff related to witnessing abuse by Resident#20 due to CNA's reporting the incident. RN #33 responded I didn't interview CNA's or other staff to see if they witnessed abuse by Resident #20. At this time, RN #33 verbalized she had been in her current position for approximately 1.5 years and that she, among other RN's, were responsible for reading the facility progress notes prior to morning clinical meeting and she is unaware of the above documented allegations of abuse by Resident #20. The corporate Clinical Lead Nurse was present for this interview. Immediately upon discovering the above mentioned occurrences of abuse placed Resident #20 on one to one observation. On 07/30/24 at 2:39 PM, an interview with the facility corporate Clinical Lead Nurse was conducted, in which she acknowledged the following: 1. The facility was unable to identify the resident's in the above mentioned progress notes. 2. No investigations had been performed related to these incidents. 3. No follow-up assessments had been conducted to assess for the psychosocial well-fare of these residents. 4. These incidents had not been reported or investigated by the facility as indicated in the facility Policy and Procedure entitled Abuse Prohibition. 5. Resident #20 frequently refused medication for his behavioral disturbances. 6. The facility policy and procedure entitled, Abuse Prohibition had not been implemented in this occurrences. 7. The facility failed to notify the physician and POA for all occurrences. 8. The facility failed to keep the residents safe from verbal, physical and sexual abuse. 8. These incidents and the verbal, sexual and physical abuse had not been taken to Quality Improvement Committee (QIC). No further information was provided prior to the end of the survey.

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