St Josephs Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at St Josephs Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Mar 20, 2026

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality during meal service in two (2) of two (2) dining rooms (First and Second floor dining rooms). Specifically, residents stated they were not allowed to visit residents at other tables and/or visitors were not allowed to visit in the dining rooms during and after mealtimes. Findings include: The facility policy Resident's Rights Policy, reviewed 11/2025, documented the residents were provided a homelike environment which fully provides their right to a dignified existence. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF700Mar 29, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/25/2024-3/29/2024, the facility did not review the risks and benefits of enabler rails or obtain informed consent prior to the installation of enabler rails with the resident or resident representative for 10 of 10 residents (Residents #2, #4, #81, #41, #60, #71, #59, #23, #80, and #62) reviewed. Specifically, there was no documented evidence the risks and benefits of enabler rails were explained to the residents, or their representatives or consents were obtained prior to bed rail use for Residents #2, #4, #81, #41, #60, #71, #59, #23, #80, and #62 Findings include: The facility policy Physical Restraints last reviewed 9/2023, documented the facility is committed to reducing the use of… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 29, 2024

  48675 Based on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/25/2024-3/29/2024, the facility did not ensure storage, preparation, distribution, and service of food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 main kitchen. Specifically, the main kitchen had undated and uncovered food, the food slicer and can opener had food debris on them, and ceiling tiles and walls were not clean. Findings include: The facility policy Kitchen Cleaning Standards revised 5/2023 documented cleaning of the kitchen is a difficult task as many things need to occur to prepare meals, meet resident needs, and assure appropriate food temperatures. Cleaning the kitchen is everyone's responsibility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Mar 20, 2026

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choice for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #3) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #3 had diabetes and was responsible for reading their own blood sugar results with a blood glucose sensor device (a small sensor-based system applied to the back of the arm that provides continuous glucose readings without finger sticks). The resident's twice a day weekly blood glucose finger sticks was discontinued without a medical order and their blood glucose levels and sliding scale insulin were not documented as completed two (2) times in March 2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF698Mar 20, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews the facility failed to ensure that residents who required dialysis services (filtration of blood when the kidneys do not work) received such services consistent with professional standards of practice for one (1) of one (1) resident (Resident #12) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #12 received hemodialysis treatments at a community-based dialysis center, and the facility did not have a plan to adequately monitor and care for the resident pre and post dialysis. Findings include:There was no documented evidence of a dialysis policy.Resident #12 had diagnoses including chronic kidney disease and dependence on dialysis. […]