Vaiden Community Living Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Vaiden Community Living Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 18, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from accident hazards during a transfer using a mechanical lift which resulted in a fall with major injury for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for falls. Resident #2Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Transfer of Resident with Mechanical Lift Procedure revealed that the purpose is To provide resident safety with transfers .Procedure: 1. Two people should assist in transfer involved in resident being lifted via Hoyer Lift . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 18, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the safety of one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for safe transport (Resident #1), when staff failed to secure the resident's wheelchair with the appropriate safety belts while being transported in the facility van. This failure resulted in the resident sustaining a sternal fracture and a head laceration with bleeding after her unsecured wheelchair tipped over during transport, causing her to fall to the floor of the van. Resident #1 Due to corrective actions implemented prior to State Agency (SA) entrance on 6/18/25, this was determined to be Past Non-Compliance as of 4/30/25. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 30, 2026

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety related to food items improperly stored, a dry bin left uncovered and food prepared and served in unsanitary conditions for two (2) of (2) kitchen observations.Findings Include:On 06/28/2026 at 12:12 PM, an initial tour with [NAME] #1, revealed [NAME] #2 placing a tray of sandwiches in a refrigerator. One of the sandwiches fell from the tray and landed on the floor. [NAME] #2 picked up the sandwich and placed it back on the tray of sandwiches. An observation of the food prep station revealed a pan of raw chicken sitting on the table with the lid to a jar of seasoning sitting top side down, on top of the chicken. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 17, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items in the kitchen refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage room were dated and labeled for one (1) of two (2) kitchen tours completed. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage dated [DATE], revealed .8. All foods stored in refrigerators and freezers that have been opened, will be covered and labeled with the date and name of food if appropriate, and will be discarded within the appropriate time frame. 9. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Aug 18, 2026

  Based on staff and resident representative (RR) interviews, observations, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure the resident representative was immediately notified of an accident involving a resident that resulted in a major injury for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed. Resident #2.Findings Include:Review of the facility policy Residents Rights and Quality of Life Policy and Procedure revealed .A resident has the right to be fully informed of his or her health status and medical condition .An interview conducted on 08/17/26 at 10:00 AM with the Administrator (ADM) revealed that on 08/15/26, nursing staff observed swelling and bruising to Resident #2's right leg, foot, and ankle and sent her to the hospital for further evaluation. […]