Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 25, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and records review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment was free of hazards for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for accidents. (Resident #81). The facility failed to ensure the safety and well-being of Resident #81 by not following procedures for exiting residents from the van using the wheelchair lift. The noncompliance was identified as PNC (past noncompliance). The IJ began on 05/28/2025 and ended on 05/28/2025. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. This failure could place residents at risk for potential accidents, injuries, harm, or death. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 31, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards and each resident received adequate supervision as is possible for 2 of 6 resident (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for accidents and hazards. 1.The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 did not wander outside of the facility and down the road while wearing a wander guard. On 1/04/2025 Resident #1 while wearing a wander guard left the facility through the front door and was seen walking down the road by another resident's family member who notified the facility of Resident #1's whereabouts. The non-compliance was identified as past non-compliance. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) began 01/04/2025 and ended on 01/08/2025. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 20, 2025

  Based on interview and record reviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 (Kitchen 1) of 1 kitchen reviewed for food safety requirements .The facility failed to ensure temperatures of foods were checked as required for food safety on 9/1/25, 9/3/25, 9/4/25, 9/7/25 through 9/10/25, 9/13/25 through 9/24/25, 9/26/25, 9/30/25, 10/3/25 through 10/9/25, and 10/11/25 through 11/4/25.This failure could place residents at risk for food-borne illnesses and decreased quality of life.Findings included:Record review of temperature log forms provided by DM indicated: 9/1/25 - No log was provided. 9/3/25 - No temperatures were documented for Supper. 9/4/25 - No log was provided. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 3, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection and prevention control program to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 5 of 9 residents reviewed for infection control. (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4 and #9). 1. Med Aide A, CNA A, Restorative Aide, Laundry Staff, and Wound Care Nurse failed to maintain proper donning of facemasks within 3 feet of residents during a COVID-19 outbreak. This failure could place all residents at risk for development and spread of infection. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Aug 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for 4 of 14 residents reviewed for resident rights. (Resident #19. Resident #37, Resident #73, and Resident #75).1. The facility failed to replace/repair the overbed table with loose trim and chipped edges located in Resident 19's room.2. The facility failed to repair broken and torn drywall at the corner, by the bathroom, of resident living space in Resident #37's room.3. The facility failed to repair broken and missing drywall at the corner at the entrance of resident living space in Resident #73 and Resident #75's room.These failures placed residents at risk of an uncomfortable environment and a diminished quality of life. […]