MOSAIC GARDENS MEMORY CARE AT SURPRISE

Assisted Living Center | Assisted Living

Facility Information

Address 16465 North Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone (623) 266-4999
License AL12424C (Active)
License Owner SURPRISE MC, LLC
Administrator JOSHUA C BILLET
Capacity 86
License Effective 12/22/2024 - 12/21/2025
Services:
20
Total Inspections
14
Total Deficiencies
18
Complaint Inspections

Inspection History

INSP-0161438

Complete
Date: 10/8/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-10-09

Summary:

No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00147046 and 00147030 conducted on October 8, 2025.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0130078

Complete
Date: 4/24/2025
Type: Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-05-21

Summary:

An on-site compliance inspection and complaints 00128002, 00128016, 00126965, 00126982, 00126105, and 00125723 were conducted on April 24, 2025 and a review of documentation was completed on May 2, 2025. The following deficiencies were cited:

Deficiencies Found: 2

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.A.1-5. Service Plans<br> A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: <br> 1. Is completed no later than 14 calendar days after the resident's date of acceptance; <br> 2. Is developed with assistance and review from: <br> a. The resident or resident's representative, <br> b. The manager, and <br> c. Any individual requested by the resident or the resident's representative; <br> 3. Includes the following: <br> a. A description of the resident's medical or health problems, including physical, behavioral, cognitive, or functional conditions or impairments; <br> b. The level of service the resident is expected to receive; <br> c. The amount, type, and frequency of assisted living services being provided to the resident, including medication administration or assistance in the self-administration of medication; <br> d. For a resident who requires intermittent nursing services or medication administration, review by a nurse or medical practitioner; <br> e. For a resident who requires behavioral care: <br> i. Any of the following that is necessary to provide assistance with the resident's psychosocial interactions to manage the resident's behavior: <br> (1) The psychosocial interactions or behaviors for which the resident requires assistance, <br> (2) Psychotropic medications ordered for the resident, <br> (3) Planned strategies and actions for changing the resident's psychosocial interactions or behaviors, and <br> (4) Goals for changes in the resident's psychosocial interactions or behaviors; and <br> ii. Review by a medical practitioner or behavioral health professional; and <br> f. For a resident who will be storing medication in the resident's bedroom or residential unit, how the medication will be stored and controlled; <br> 4. Is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f): <br> a. No later than 14 calendar days after a significant change in the resident's physical, cognitive, or functional condition; and <br> b. As follows: <br> i. At least once every 12 months for a resident receiving supervisory care services, <br> ii. At least once every six months for a resident receiving personal care services, and <br> iii. At least once every three months for a resident receiving directed care services; and <br> 5. When initially developed and when updated, is signed and dated by: <br> a. The resident or resident's representative; <br> b. The manager; <br> c. If a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(d), the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan; and <br> d. If a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(e)(ii), the medical practitioner or behavioral health professional who reviewed the service plan.
Evidence/Findings:
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that when a service plan was initially developed, and updated, it was signed and dated by the resident or resident's representative (POA) for two of six residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if the service plan was not developed to articulate decisions and agreements.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Findings include:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan dated April 17, 2025. The service plan was not signed by the resident or resident's representative as required.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2.<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan dated March 19, 2025. The service plan was not signed by the resident or resident's representative as required.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the aforementioned service plans were not signed by the resident or resident's representative as require.</span></p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
The administrator resent the service plan to the family via email and followed up 2 days later with another email with the family to get the service plan signed off.
Permanent Solution:
Administrator or designee will send out service plans every Wednesday via Docusign as a 1st attempt after our weekly service plan meeting, then will send out 2nd attempt the following Wednesday after our weekly service plan meeting.
Person Responsible:
Joshua Billet - Executive Director

Deficiency #2

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.B.1.a-b. Service Plans<br> B. For a resident receiving respite care services, a manager shall ensure that: <br> 1. A written service plan is: <br> a. Based on a determination of the resident's current needs and: <br> i. Is completed no later than three working days after the resident's date of acceptance; or <br> ii. If the resident has a service plan in the resident's medical record that was developed within the previous 12 months, is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f) within three working days after the resident's date of acceptance; and<br> b. If a significant change in the resident's physical, cognitive, or functional condition occurs while the resident is receiving respite care services, updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f) within three working days after the significant change occurs; and
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan was developed within three days of acceptance for one of one resident who was receiving respite care services, which posed a health and safety risk if the caregivers did not know the services the resident needed to receive.  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. Review of R6's record and interview with E1 revealed R6 was accepted to the facility for respite care. The initial written service plan was not completed within three days of acceptance. Based on R6's date of acceptance this was required.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. During an interview, E1 acknowledged R6's service plan was not completed within three days of acceptance. </p>
Temporary Solution:
Administrator updated the team on the policy per state regulations of a 72-hour window on all respite admits.
Permanent Solution:
Administrator or designee will follow state guidelines and policies for all respite stays on service plan writing.
Person Responsible:
Joshua Billet - Executive Director

INSP-0102043

Complete
Date: 3/20/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-04-02

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints 00123077 and 00123111 was conducted on March 20, 2025, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0101590

Complete
Date: 3/14/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-04-10

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint 122048 and 122052 was conducted on March 14, 2025. The following deficiency was cited:

Deficiencies Found: 1

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-806.A.10. Personnel<br> A. A manager shall ensure that: <br> 10. Before providing assisted living services to a resident, a manager or caregiver provides current documentation of first aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training certification specific to adults.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver provided current documentation of valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training before providing assisted living services. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk if the employee did not know how to properly perform CPR.  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. Review of E3's (hired November 2024) personnel record revealed a CPR card that was obtained from www.NationalCPRFoundation.com, which was an online course. E3's CPR online certificate was issued on June 14, 2024. There was no other current documentation of CPR training available for review that would document that E3 had attended an approved CPR training course that included hands-on demonstration of the employee's ability to perform CPR. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. The compliance officer contacted a representative from NationalCPRFoundation who stated "Our courses are online only."</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. During an interview, E1 acknowledged that E3 did not have current documentation of CPR training that included hands-on demonstration of the employee's ability to perform CPR. </p>
Temporary Solution:
Completed audit on 03/17/2025 of all employee records to ensure CPR/First Aid certifications meet state requirement.
Permanent Solution:
Executive Director or designee to review all new hires and ensure that CPR/First aid certification meet state requirements.
Person Responsible:
Joshua Billet

INSP-0078043

Complete
Date: 2/7/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-03-20

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ0000223214 was conducted on February 7, 2025, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078040

Complete
Date: 1/30/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-03-07

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00222666 was conducted on January 30, 2025, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078034

Complete
Date: 1/8/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-02-06

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00221254 and AZ00221335 were conducted on January 8, 2025, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078033

Complete
Date: 12/23/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-01-27

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00220830 was conducted on December 23, 2024 and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078042

Complete
Date: 12/16/2024 - 2/6/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-02-27

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00220470 and AZ00220529 were conducted on December 16, 2024 and a documention review was completed on February 6, 2025. No deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078032

Complete
Date: 11/27/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-01-08

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00218773 and AZ00218980 were conducted on November 27, 2024 and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078031

Complete
Date: 11/6/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-12-18

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00218286 was conducted on November 6, 2024 and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078030

Complete
Date: 11/4/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-12-16

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00218210 was conducted on November 4, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078029

Complete
Date: 10/29/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-12-11

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00217763 and AZ00217978 were conducted on October 29, 2024 and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078028

Complete
Date: 9/3/2024 - 10/18/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-12-03

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00215052, AZ00215326, and AZ00215384 were conducted on September 3, 2024 and documentation review was completed on October 18, 2024. No deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078027

Complete
Date: 7/24/2024 - 8/12/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-09-04

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00213178 was conducted on July 24, 2024 and a documentation review was completed on August 12, 2024. No deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078026

Complete
Date: 1/30/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-01-31

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00203890 and AZ00205699 was conducted on January 30, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited .

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078025

Complete
Date: 9/15/2023
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2023-09-18

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00200128 was conducted on September 15, 2023 and no deficiencies were cited .

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0078023

Complete
Date: 6/26/2023
Type: Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2023-07-07

Summary:

The following deficiencies were found during the compliance inspection and investigation of complaint #AZ00195045, #AZ00195272, and #AZ00196659 conducted on June 26, 2023:

Deficiencies Found: 11

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition
A. Each health care institution shall develop and administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. The training program shall include initial training and continued competency training in fall prevention and fall recovery. A health care institution may use information and training materials from the department's Arizona falls prevention coalition in developing the training program.
Evidence/Findings:
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure the health care institution developed and administered a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident.

Findings include:

1. Review of facility documents revealed a policy and procedure titled "Fall Prevention and Recovery Policy and Training".

2. Review of E3's personnel record revealed E3 worked as a caregiver and had a hire date of December 22, 2022. The personnel record did not include documentation showing E3 completed fall prevention and fall recovery training.

3. Review of E4's personnel record revealed E4 worked as a caregiver and had a hire date of December 22, 2022. The personnel record did not include documentation showing E4 completed fall prevention and fall recovery training.

4. During an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged E3 and E4 had not completed a training program for fall prevention and fall recovery.

Deficiency #2

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are:
1. Established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident that:
e. Except as provided in subsection (M), cover cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for applicable employees and volunteers, including:
i. The method and content of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, which includes a demonstration of the employee's or volunteer's ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
ii. The qualifications for an individual to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation training;
iii. The time-frame for renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; and
iv. The documentation that verifies that the employee or volunteer has received cardiopulmonary resuscitation training;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure policies and procedures were established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, including a demonstration of the individual's ability to perform CPR. The deficient practice posed a risk as there were no policies and procedures to reinforce and clarify the health care institution's standards.

Findings include:

1. A policy and procedure was not available covering employee CPR training.

2. During an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged a policy and procedure was not available covering CPR training.

Deficiency #3

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are:
1. Established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident that:
f. Cover first aid training;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure policies and procedures were established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident covering first aid training. The deficient practice posed a risk as there were no policies and procedures to reinforce and clarify the health care institution's standards.

Findings include:

1. A policy and procedure was not available covering employee first aid training.

2. During an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged a policy and procedure was not available covering first aid training.

Deficiency #4

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. A manager shall ensure that:
10. Before providing assisted living services to a resident, a manager or caregiver provides current documentation of first aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training certification specific to adults.
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure the manager provided current documentation of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training before providing assisted living services, for one of five employees reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if an employee was unable to meet a resident's needs during an emergency.

Findings include:

1. Review of E1's personnel record revealed E1 worked as the facility manager and had a hire date of November 28, 2023. The personnel record revealed a first aid and CPR card with an expiration date of May 18, 2023. There was no other documentation of first aid and CPR training in E1's record.

2. A policy and procedure was not available covering employee first aid and CPR training.

3. During an interview, E1 acknowledged E1's first aid and CPR training expired.

Deficiency #5

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that:
3. Includes the following:
a. A description of the resident's medical or health problems, including physical, behavioral, cognitive, or functional conditions or impairments;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan included a summary of the resident's medical or health problems, including physical, behavioral, cognitive, or functional conditions or impairments, for three of four residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if medical or health problems were not addresses by the assisted living facility.

Findings include:

1. Review of R2's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 4, 2023. However, this service plan did not include documentation of a summary of R2's medical or health problems. Review of R2's medical record revealed a document that listed R2's diagnosis as fronto-temperal dementia and major depressive disorder.

2. Review of R3's medical record revealed a written service plan dated February 4, 2023. However, this service plan did not include documentation of a summary of R3's medical or health problems. Review of R3's medical record revealed a document that listed R3's diagnosis as breast cancer, colon cancer, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, glaucoma, and altered mental status.

3. Review of R4's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 27, 2023. However, this service plan did not include documentation of a summary of R4's medical or health problems. Review of R4's medical record revealed a document that listed R4's diagnosis as senile degeneration of the brain, atherosclerotic heart disease, and hypertension.

4. During an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged R2's, R3's, and R4's service plans did not include a summary of the medical or health problems.

Deficiency #6

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that:
3. Includes the following:
b. The level of service the resident is expected to receive;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan include the level of service the resident received for four of four residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk as the service plan did not reinforce and clarify services to be provided to a resident.

Findings include:

1. A.R.S. \'a7 36-401.38 defines "Directed care services" as programs and services, including supervisory and personal care services, that are provided to persons who are incapable of recognizing danger, summoning assistance, expressing need or making basic care decisions.

2. Review of R1's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 22, 2023. However, this service plan did not include the level of service R1 received.

3. Review of R2's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 4, 2023. However, this service plan did not include the level of service R2 received.

4. Review of R3's medical record revealed a written service plan dated February 4, 2023. However, this service plan did not include the level of service R3 received.

5. Review of R4's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 27, 2023. However, this service plan did not include the level of service R4 received.

6. During an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged R1's, R2's, R3's, and R4's service plan did not include the level of service the residents received and reported R1, R2, R3, and R4 received directed care services.

Deficiency #7

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that:
4. Is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f):
b. As follows:
iii. At least once every three months for a resident receiving directed care services; and
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan was updated at least once every three months, for one of four residents reviewed receiving directed care services. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk to the resident if the employees did not know what services the resident needed.

Findings include:

1. Review of R3's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated February 4, 2023. However, a service plan after February 4, 2023 was not available for review.

2. During an interview, E1 and E2 reported R3 received directed care services and acknowledged the service plan was not updated at least once every three months.

Deficiency #8

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. A manager shall ensure that:
1. A caregiver or an assistant caregiver:
g. Documents the services provided in the resident's medical record; and
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the caregiver documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for four of four residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk as services could not be verified as provided against a service plan.

Findings include:

1. Review of R1's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated May 22, 2023. This service plan stated the following services were needed:
"Staff will perform safety checks on (R1) throughout the day" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - present.
"reminders and cueing at mealtimes" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, and 6th - present.
"Staff will need to get (R1) dressed and complete all ADLs AM/PM" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, 6th, 8th - 10th, 15th - 17th, and 20th - 24th.
"Staff to complete all grooming tasks for (R1) twice daily. Staff to ensure oral care is completed twice a day. Staff to apply lotion daily...AM/PM" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, 8th - 10th, 15th - 18th, and 20th - 24th.
"Incontinent of bladder and bowel. Caregiver will monitor upon first waking up, going to bed, before and after meals and inbetween meals." However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, 7th - 10th, 15th - 18th, and 20th - 24th.

2. Review of R2's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated May 4, 2023. This service plan stated the following services were needed:
"Bathing: Assist (R2) into the shower...daily/and or PRN" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 13th, 15th - 19th, and 21st - present.
"Care staff to dress (R2) daily" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, 8th - 10th, 15th - 17th, 19th, and 22nd - 24th.
"Care staff to complete all grooming tasks daily and as needed" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, and 8th - 10th, 15th - 17th, and 22nd - 24th.
"Bowel incontinent, Bladder incontinent, Caregivers to check (R2's) brief before and after meals and as needed" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - 3rd, 7th - 10th, 15th - 17th, and 20th - present.

3. Review of R3's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated February 4, 2023. This service plan stated the following services were needed:
"Caregiver to assist with dressing/undressing daily" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 3rd - 6th, and 10th - 13th.
"Caregiver to assist as needed with all grooming tasks - oral care, brushing teeth and hair, washing face twice daily. Caregivers to offer/apply lotion daily" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 3rd - 6th, and 10th - 13th.
"Caregivers to assist with incontinence care after incontinence episode. Care staff to frequent checks" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - present.

4. Review of R4's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated May 27, 2023. This service plan stated the following services were needed:
"Grooming - resident will need cuing and set up" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 3rd - 7th, and 10th - 13th.
"Bathing - standby, set up, reminders or cueing Daily and/or PRN" However, documentation was not available indicating this service was provided June 1st - present.

5. During an interview, E1 acknowledged R1's, R2's, R3's, and R4's medical records did not include documentation of the above listed services and reported the services were provided as indicated in the service plan.

Deficiency #9

Rule/Regulation Violated:
B. A manager of an assisted living facility authorized to provide directed care services shall not accept or retain a resident who, except as provided in R9-10-814(B)(2):
1. Is confined to a bed or chair because of an inability to ambulate even with assistance; or
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the facility did not accept or retain a resident who was confined to a bed or chair because of an inability to ambulate even with assistance, unless the facility obtained a written determination from a medical practitioner, upon acceptance or the onset of the condition and every six months thereafter, stating the resident's needs could be met by the facility and the resident's needs were within the facility's scope of services, for two of two residents reviewed who were confined to a bed or chair. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unable to meet a resident's needs.

Findings include:

1. Review of R1's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated May 22, 2023. This service plan stated "2 person transfer".

2. Review of R1's medical record revealed no documentation indicating R1's medical practitioner examined R1 upon acceptance or the onset of the condition and every six months thereafter, signed and dated a determination stating R1's needs could be met by the facility, and reviewed the facility's scope of services.

3. Review of R2's medical record revealed written service plans dated February 4, 2023 and May 4, 2023. These service plans stated "1 person assist". Additionally, R2's medical record revealed a document that stated "Resident unsteady gait, unable to stand and pivot on own".

4. Review of R2's medical record revealed no documentation indicating R2's medical practitioner examined R2 upon acceptance or the onset of the condition and every six months thereafter, signed and dated a determination stating R2's needs could be met by the facility, and reviewed the facility's scope of services.

5. During an interview, E1 and E2 reported E1 and E2 were new to the facility and were unaware of R1's and R2's ambulation status. E6 reported E6 was new to the facility, however reported R1 and R2 were unable to ambulate even with assistance. E1 and E2 acknowledged R1's and R2's medical practitioner did not provide a written determination upon acceptance or the onset of the condition and every six months thereafter.

Deficiency #10

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. In addition to the requirements in R9-10-808(A)(3), a manager shall ensure that the service plan for a resident receiving directed care services includes:
1. The requirements in R9-10-814(F)(1) through (3);
2. If applicable, the determination in R9-10-814(B)(2)(b)(iii);
3. Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning;
4. Strategies to ensure a resident's personal safety;
5. Encouragement to eat meals and snacks;
6. Documentation:
a. Of the resident's weight, or
b. From a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and
7. Coordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan.
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a service plan included cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning; strategies to ensure a resident's personal safety; encouragement to eat meals and snacks; documentation of the resident's weight, or documentation from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and coordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan, for four of four resident reviewed receiving directed care services. The deficient practice posed a health risk to the resident.

Findings include:

1. Review of R1's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 22, 2023. However, this service plan did not include offering sufficient fluids to maintain hydration; strategies to ensure a resident's personal safety; documentation of the resident's weight, or documentation from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and coordination of communications with the resident's representative and/or family members.

2. Review of R2's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 4, 2023. However, this service plan did not include documentation of the resident's weight, or documentation from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and coordination of communications with the resident's representative and/or family members.

3. Review of R3's medical record revealed a written service plan dated February 4, 2023. However, this service plan did not include documentation of the resident's weight, or documentation from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and coordination of communications with the resident's representative and/or family members.

4. Review of R4's medical record revealed a written service plan dated May 27, 2023. However, this service plan did not include skin maintenance to prevent bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections; offering sufficient fluids to maintain hydration; incontinence care that ensured a resident maintained the highest practicable level of independence when toileting; documentation of the resident's weight, or documentation from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and coordination of communications with the resident's representative and/or family members.

5. During an interview, E1 and E2 reported R1, R2, R3, and R4 received directed care services and acknowledged the service plans did not include the requirements.

Deficiency #11

Rule/Regulation Violated:
B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that:
3. A medication administered to a resident:
b. Is administered in compliance with a medication order, and
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication was administered in compliance with a medication order, for one of four residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if the resident experienced a change in condition due to improper administration of medication.

Findings include:

1. Review of R1's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated May 22, 2023. This service plan indicated R1 received medication administration.

2. Review of R1's medical record revealed a signed medication order dated May 25, 2023. This medication order stated "DC Bumetanide Start Furosemide 20mg 2 times a day PO".

3. Review of R1's medical record revealed a June 2023 medication administration record (MAR). This MAR stated "Bumetanide 1 mg 2 tablets (1mg) by mouth every day" and indicated two tabs were administered at 7am June 1st - present.

4. During an observation of R1's medications, Bumetanide 0.5mg was observed and two tabs were observed prefilled in the pharmacy provided multi-dose packaging.

5. During an interview, E6 reported the medication was administered per the MAR and E1 and E2 acknowledged R1's medication was not administered in compliance with the available medication order.

INSP-0078022

Complete
Date: 1/20/2023
Type: Change of Service
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2023-01-26

Summary:

No deficiencies were found during the off-site amendment inspection to amend the facility name, completed on January 20, 2023.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0103322

Complete
Date: 12/22/2022
Type: Compliance (Initial)
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2022-12-23

Summary:

No deficiencies were found during the off-site initial inspection for a change of ownership conducted on December 22, 2022.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.