White Point Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF697May 9, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident, who had a Stage 4 pressure ulcer (wound that penetrate all layers of skin exposing muscles, tendons [tissue that unites a muscle with a bone] cartilage {tissue that lines a joints}, and bones caused by prolonged pressure on the skin) to left buttock (the back of a hip that forms one of the fleshy parts on which a person sits), did not experience unnecessary pain and suffering during pressure ulcer treatment and repositioning for one of one sampled resident (Resident 1). The facility failed to: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Jun 25, 2026

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) was designated to serve as the Director of Nursing (DON) on a full-time basis.This deficient practice had the potential to negatively affect all 78 residents in the facility by impacting the overall clinical oversight, management, and quality of nursing care provided.Findings:During a review of the Facility Assessment (a facility-wide evaluation conducted and documented to indicate the resources, and staffing the facility needs to provide the necessary care for their residents daily) dated 5/29/26, the facility assessment indicated, there should be a DON full time five days (40 hours) a week. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Feb 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was a facility Infection Preventionist (specially trained professional who makes sure healthcare workers and residents are doing all the things they should to prevent infections [IP]) as indicated in the facility assessment for ninety of ninety residents. This deficient practice had the potential to result in the increased spread of COVID-19 (a contagious and potentially severe respiratory illness) infection in the facility and the community. Findings: During a review of the facility document Notice to Employee as to Change in relationship (undated), the document indicated Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), former IP, resigned on 1/12/2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF867Jul 2, 2021

  Based on interview, and record review the facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance ([QAA] develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies) and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement ([QAPI] takes a systematic, interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and data-driven approach to maintaining and improving safety and quality in nursing homes while involving residents and families, and all nursing home caregivers in practical and creative problem solving) committee failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action: To ensure the QAA/QAPI committee systematically monitored the provisions of care by developing and implementing plans of action to educate staff to safely use a mechanical lift(used to weight and to move those who are unable to… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 8, 2021

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure four staff and/or contractors donned (put on) required personal protective equipment and performed adequate hand hygiene. This failure had the potential to increase the spread of infection, including COVID-19, to all 59 facility residents. Findings include: On 01/07/21 at 9:15 AM, the Administrator stated the entire building was considered a yellow zone, meaning the residents were on enhanced monitoring and transmission-based precautions for potential exposure to COVID-19. He stated all staff should be wearing N95 masks and eye protection everywhere, and put on a gown and gloves when entering a resident's room to provide care. […]