Inspection Results
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Facility failed to meet the following Requirement(s):Corrected DateLevel of HarmResidents Affected
Plumbing fixtures which are accessible to residents and which supply hot water shall be thermostatically controlled so that the water temperature at the fixture does not exceed one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120��F) (49��C) and the water shall be at a temperature range between one hundred five degrees Fahrenheit (105��F) (41��C) and one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120��F) (49��C). I/II 6/2/2023   
The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. II 6/2/2023   
The administrator/manager shall maintain on the premises an individual personnel record on each facility employee, which shall include the following: (I) Written statement signed by a licensed physician or physician ' s designee indicating the person can work in a long-term care facility and indicating any limitations; III 6/2/2023   
Staffing for Residential Care Facility. (A) The facility shall have an adequate number and type of personnel on duty at all times for the proper care of residents and upkeep of the facility. At a minimum, one (1) employee shall be on duty for every forty (40) residents to provide protective oversight to residents and for fire safety. I/II Staff Residents 1 1-40 2 41-80 3 81-120 4 121-160 6/2/2023   
Protective oversight shall be provided twenty-four (24) hours a day. For residents departing the premises on voluntary leave, the facility shall have, at a minimum, a procedure to inquire of the resident or resident ' s guardian of the resident ' s departure, of the resident ' s estimated length of absence from the facility, and of the resident ' s whereabouts while on voluntary leave. I/II 6/2/2023   
In case of behaviors that present a reasonable likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others, serious illness, significant change in condition, injury or death, staff shall take appropriate action and shall promptly attempt to contact the individual listed in the resident ' s record as the legally authorized representative, designee or placement authority. The facility shall contact the attending physician or designee and notify the local coroner or medical examiner immediately upon the death of any resident of the facility prior to transferring the deceased resident to a funeral home. II/III 6/2/2023   
The administrator/manager shall develop and implement a safe and effective system of medication control and use, which assures that all residents ' medications are administered by personnel at least eighteen (18) years of age, in accordance with physicians ' instructions using acceptable nursing techniques. The facility shall employ a licensed nurse eight (8) hours per week for every thirty (30) residents to monitor each resident ' s condition and medication. Administration of medication shall mean delivering to a resident his or her prescription medication either in the original pharmacy container, or for internal medication, removing an individual dose from the pharmacy container and placing it in a small container or liquid medium for the resident to remove from the container and self-administer. External prescription medication may be applied by facility personnel if the resident is unable to do so and the resident ' s physician so authorizes. All individuals who administer medication shall be trained in medication administration and, if not a physician or a licensed nurse, shall be a certified medication technician or level I medication aide. I/II 6/2/2023   
The facility shall maintain a record in the facility for each resident which shall include the following: (B) A review monthly or more frequently, if indicated, of the resident ' s general condition and needs; a monthly review of medication consumption of any resident controlling his or her own medication, noting if prescription medications are being used in appropriate quantities; a daily record of administration of medication; a logging of the medication regimen review process; a monthly weight; a record of each referral of a resident for services from an outside service; and a record of any resident incidents including behaviors that present a reasonable likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others and accidents that potentially could result in injury or did result in injuries involving the resident; III   
Each resident shall be served food prepared and served under safe, sanitary conditions that is prepared consistent with the preferences of the resident and in accordance with attending physician ' s orders. The nutritional needs of the residents shall be met. Balanced nutritious meals using a variety of foods shall be served. Consideration shall be given to the food habits, preferences, medical needs and physical abilities of the residents. II/III 6/2/2023   
Poisonous or toxic materials consist of the following categories: insecticides and rodenticides; disinfectants, sanitizer and related cleaning or drying agents; and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals. Each of these three (3) categories set forth shall be stored and physically located separate from each other. All poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in locked cabinets or in a similar physically separate place used for no other purpose which is not accessible to residents. II 6/2/2023   
The outer clothing of all employees shall be clean and employees shall use effective hair restraints to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. III 6/2/2023   
Each resident admitted to the facility, or his or her next of kin, legally authorized representative or designee, shall be fully informed of the individual's rights and responsibilities as a resident. These rights shall be reviewed annually with each resident, and/or his or her next of kin, legally authorized representative or designee, either in a group session or individually. II/III