Westview Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Westview Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 2, 2026

  Based on medical record review, process improvement plan review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement interventions to ensure residents were free from accident hazards in 1 of 3 sampled residents (#5) reviewed for accident hazards, which resulted in harm to the resident. The findings were:Based on medical record review, process improvement plan review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement interventions to ensure residents were free from accident hazards in 1 of 3 sampled residents (#5) reviewed for accident hazards, which resulted in harm to the resident. The findings were:1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 2, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interview, review of the kitchen training manual, and the 2022 FDA Food Code, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary environment in 1 of 1 food preparation area. The census was 61. The findings were: 1. Observation on 11/1/23 at 9:19 AM showed cook #1 was starting the food preparation tasks for the noon meal. The following concerns were identified: a. At 9:45 AM the cook washed her hands and donned gloves to place frozen breaded shrimp into hot oil to fry. After placing the shrimp into the oil the cook removed her gloves and without washing her hands proceeded to put away clean dishes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF623Sep 22, 2022

  Based on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure a written notice of transfer was provided as required for 3 of 4 sample residents (#9, #23, #54) reviewed for facility-initiated transfer. The findings were: 1. Review of current physician orders showed resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] a. Review of the resident's order history showed two separate physician orders, written on 5/30/22 and 9/1/22, to transfer the resident to the hospital for evaluation. b. Review of the medical record showed no evidence the resident, representative, family members, or the ombudsman were provided a written notice of either transfer to the hospital. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF625Sep 22, 2022

  Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide written information on the bed-hold policy for 3 of 4 sample resident (#9, #23, #54) reviewed for facility-initiated transfers. The findings were: 1. Review of current physician orders showed resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] a. Review of the resident's order history showed two separate physician orders, written on 5/30/22 and 9/1/22, to transfer the resident to the hospital for evaluation. b. Review of the medical record showed no evidence the resident or the resident's representative were provided a bed hold policy for either transfer to the hospital. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 22, 2022

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure safe food handling practices were implemented and maintained during inspection of 1 of 1 food preparation and storage areas. The following concerns were identified: 1. Observation of the kitchen, food preparation areas, and food storage areas on 9/19/22 at 3:24 PM showed an upright reach-in freezer with a temperature log for September 2022 posted on the front of the unit. Further review of the log showed AM temperatures were not documented on 9/3/22, 9/9/22, 9/10/22, 9/15/22, or 9/16/22, and PM temperatures were not documented on 9/6/22, 9/7/22, 9/14/22, or 9/18/22. Continued review showed every documented temperature was above 0 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. […]