Sante of Chandler

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sante of Chandler, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Feb 19, 2026

  Based on interview and review of facility records, policy, and procedure, the facility failed ensure payroll based journal was submitted according to federal requirement. The deficient practice could lead to inability of a third party to audit the facility's staffing.Review of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing data report dated April 1 - June 30, 2025, revealed the facility failed to submit staffing data for the quarter.An interview was conducted with the facility administrator (Staff #6) on February 18, 2026, at 9:43 a.m. who stated that the facility's process for submitting the PBJ staffing data is through electronic submission, and to submit it by a deadline date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 11, 2022

  Based on observations, staff interviews, the glucometer guide, and review of policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure infection control standards were maintained regarding glucometers and hand hygiene. The deficient practice could result in transmission of infection. Findings include: Regarding the glucometer A medication administration observation was conducted on March 8, 2022 at 12:05 p.m. with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/staff #200). The LPN took a glucometer from the medication cart drawer and placed it on top of the medication cart. The LPN then entered the resident's room and was observed to check a resident's blood glucose level, exited the room and placed the glucometer directly on top of the medication cart. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Feb 19, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interviews and review of the clinical record, the facility failed to ensure that services met professional standards of quality by failing to prepare medications according to provider orders, requiring surveyor intervention prior to medication administration to one of six sampled residents (#21). The deficient practice has the potential for the resident not receiving the appropriate treatment and for additional errors in treatment administration. Findings include: During medication administration observation conducted on February 19, 2026 at 9:23 a.m., a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/staff #118) was observed to review Resident #21's order in the electronic medical record (EMR) and then place two Buspirone HCL 15mg (milligram) tablets in a clear medication cup… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF554May 31, 2024

  Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#269) was assessed to determine clinical appropriateness to self-administer medications. The deficient practice could result in medications not being taken as ordered. Findings include: Resident #269 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, congestive heart failure and asthma. Review of the physician order summary revealed an order dated May 25, 2024 for albuterol sulfate HFA (hydrofluoroalkane) inhalation 2 inhalation inhale orally every 6 hours as needed for cough, azelastine HCL (hydrochloride) nasal solution 1 spray in both nostrils one time a day for allergies, Budesonide-Formoterol… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658May 31, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that services met professional standards of practice during medication administration using a pill cutter. The deficient practice could result in cross-contamination of medications. Findings include: During an observation of medication administration on May 30, 2024 at 8:33 A.M. the licensed practical nurse (LPN/staff #3) was observed cutting the large pills she identified as hydralazine, vitamin C, and amlodipine using a white pill cutter. After breaking the pills, she returned the pill cutter in the top drawer of the medication cart without first cleaning it. An interview was conducted on May 30, 2024 at 9:14 A.M. with an LPN (staff #3). […]