Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and scheduled toileting to reduce the risk for falls for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who had a history of falls. This resulted in actual harm for R1 who had an unwitnessed fall requiring emergency department (ED) services, sustained a laceration to the head, received five staples, and was admitted to the hospital for further observation. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the survey so the deficient practice was issued at past non-compliance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 30, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure foods were labeled, free from freezer burn, and the freezers were cleaned and maintained. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure use of hair restraints during food preparation and the refrigerators in the unit dining rooms were maintained. Findings include: During the initial kitchen tour with the nutrition and culinary supervisor (NCS) on 8/27/23 at 11:51 a.m., observed the following: Kitchen Freezer: 1 package of undated veggie burger patties NCS stated the patties would be tossed because they should have been dated 1 full box dated 6/19/23, contained ground hamburger patties that were open to air NCS stated the package should be closed and verified there were ice particles on the hamburger and the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF886Apr 20, 2022

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect residents from COVID-19 by ensuring staff were testing for COVID-19 according to nationally recommended guidelines which which had the potential of affecting all 118 residents and staff who worked at the facility. Findings include: On 4/20/22, the [NAME] County COVID-19 transmission rate per the CDC was substantial, which indicated twice weekly testing for staff who were not up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, meaning staff completed a primary vaccination series and when eligible, one vaccination booster. During the period of 3/28/22, to 4/20/22, COVID-19 testing for staff who were not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters were not testing twice weekly as required. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure food was properly disposed of after their best by dates in 2 of 4 serving kitchens and failed to ensure food was properly stored in 2 of 4 of the serving kitchens reviewed. This had the potential to impact residents who reside on the unit the serving kitchen is located. Findings include: An observation on [DATE] at 1:21 p.m., the 3rd floor serving kitchen was reviewed. Server (S)-A was in the serving kitchen cleaning up after lunch. In the cupboard was a box containing 2 individual packets of instant cream of wheat. The top of the box was torn off. There was no use by date on the box. A second un-opened box of cream of wheat was next to the open box. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Sep 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate transmission-based precautions (TBP) were used for 3 of 3 residents (R69, R108, R4) who had COVID-19. Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene was used for 1 of 1 residents (R72) observed during personal care. Findings include: R69 significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated R69 had severe cognitive impairment and diagnoses of dementia. R69's MDS further indicated R69 was dependent on staff for eating. R69's nursing progress note dated 9/1/24 at 5:07 p.m., indicated R69 had tested positive for COVID-19. […]