CANYON VALLEY MEMORY CARE RESIDENCE

Assisted Living Center | Assisted Living

Facility Information

Address 2985 South Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Phone 5203930077
License AL8226C (Active)
License Owner GREEN VALLEY MEMORY ASSOCIATES, LLC
Administrator YERETH M PEPPERS
Capacity 64
License Effective 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026
Services:
10
Total Inspections
32
Total Deficiencies
10
Complaint Inspections

Inspection History

INSP-0136151

Complete
Date: 7/15/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-07-24

Summary:

No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00136435 conducted on July 15, 2025.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0134462

Complete
Date: 6/20/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-06-23

Summary:

No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00133960 conducted on June 20, 2025.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0134015

Complete
Date: 6/13/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-06-16

Summary:

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00133239, 00133290, 00133278 and conducted on June 13, 2025.

Deficiencies Found: 2

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.A.3.b. Service Plans<br> A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: <br> 3. Includes the following: <br> b. The level of service the resident is expected to receive;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, for one of two resident's sampled, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan included the level of service the resident was expected to receive. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, updated June 13, 2025. However, the service plan did not specify whether the resident was expected to receive Supervisory, Personal, or Directed care services at the facility.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged R2's service plan did not include the level of service R2 was expected to receive.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Technical Assistance for this rule was provided during the on-site compliance and complaint inspection conducted on March 4, 2025, and the on-site complaint inspection conducted on April 30, 2025.</p>
Temporary Solution:
HSD will begin auditing residents' service plans promptly to ensure that each resident receives the appropriate level of care. Each service plan (SP) will outline the expected level of care required for every resident. In the future, HSD will make sure that every resident's service plan specifies whether the care needed is personal, supervisory, or directive. The level of care will also be included in the profile overview along with the primary diagnosis. This correction will be implemented immediately.
Permanent Solution:
HSD will continue auditing the SP to ensure it includes the level of care the resident needs. It will incorporate if the resident is personal, supervisory, or directed.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director

Deficiency #2

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-815.C.1-7. Directed Care Services<br> 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: <br> 1. The requirements in R9-10-814(F)(1) through (3); <br> 2. If applicable, the determination in R9-10-814(B)(2)(b)(iii);<br> 3. Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning; <br> 4. Strategies to ensure a resident's personal safety; <br> 5. Encouragement to eat meals and snacks; <br> 6. Documentation: <br> a. Of the resident's weight, or <br> b. From a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and <br> 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:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the service plan, for two of two sampled residents receiving directed care services, included documentation of the resident's weight and c<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">oordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Findings include:</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan, updated May 1, 2025, for directed care services. However, the service plan did not include documentation of the resident's weight or coordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, updated June 13, 2025, with out a specified level of care. However, the service plan did not include documentation of the resident's weight or coordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">3. In an interview, E1 reported R2 receives directed care services. E1 acknowledged the provided service plans had not included documentation of each residents weight or coordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Technical assistance for this rule was provide during the on-site complaint inspection conducted on April 30, 2025.</p>
Temporary Solution:
After auditing residents' service plan, the HSD will ensure that all SP include residents' weight, recommended meals and snacks, strategies for personal safety, and contact information (name and phone number) for the responsible party.
This information will be recorded in Alis under general information (notes) for the responsible party's contact details.
Additionally, HSD will document the weight information under medications and treatments, specifically in the physician-ordered viral signed monitoring notes.
Permanent Solution:
After auditing residents' service plan, the HSD will ensure that all SP include residents' weight, recommended meals and snacks, strategies for personal safety, and contact information (name and phone number) for the responsible party.
This information will be recorded in Alis under general information (notes) for the responsible party's contact details.
Additionally, HSD will document the weight information under medications and treatments, specifically in the physician-ordered viral signed monitoring notes.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director

INSP-0130340

Complete
Date: 4/30/2025
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-05-12

Summary:

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00127983 conducted on April 30, 2025:

Deficiencies Found: 1

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.A.5.a-d. Service Plans<br> A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that:<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>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident had a written service plan, when initially developed and when updated, was signed and dated by the resident or resident’s representative, the manager, and a nurse or medical practitioner, for two of four sampled residents.</p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a service plan dated February 25, 2025.. The service plan was signed by R2’s representative. However, the service plan had not been signed by a nurse or by the manager.</p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R3’s medical record revealed a service plan dated February 12, 2025. The service plan was signed by the facility nurse. However, the service plan had not been signed by the resident or resident’s representative or by the manager.</p><p><br></p><p>3. In an interview, E1 reported they had just started using new software in February of 2025 and some of the electronic signatures show completed but do not actually display. In an interview, E1, E2, and E3 acknowledged the provided service plans for R2 and R3 did not include all required signatures.</p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
Regarding the initiation and updating of service plans, the nurse must ensure that all required signatures for the evaluation and service plan are present, either electronically or manually, and that they are clearly visible in the system or in the resident's chart for manual signatures. Additionally, documentation must be provided to show that attempts were made to contact the resident's representative through phone and email regarding the updated evaluation and service plan. The manager will review and verify that all required signatures on evaluations and service plans are present and visible after the nurse has completed the evaluations and service plans.
Wet signatures obtained on paper will be scanned into the Alis system to ensure they are captured electronically for a more thorough record-keeping process.
Permanent Solution:
Regarding the initiation and updating of service plans, the nurse must ensure that all required signatures for the evaluation and service plan are present, either electronically or manually, and that they are clearly visible in the system or in the resident's chart for manual signatures. Additionally, documentation must be provided to show that attempts were made to contact the resident's representative through phone and email regarding the updated evaluation and service plan. The manager will review and verify that all required signatures on evaluations and service plans are present and visible after the nurse has completed the evaluations and service plans.
Wet signatures obtained on paper will be scanned into the Alis system to ensure they are captured electronically for a more thorough record-keeping process.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Health Service Director

INSP-0099831

Complete
Date: 3/4/2025
Type: Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2025-03-20

Summary:

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint AZ00216229 and 00115491 conducted on March 4, 2025:

Deficiencies Found: 16

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Tuberculosis Screening<br> A. If a health care institution is subject to the requirements of this Section, as specified in an Article in this Chapter, the health care institution's chief administrative officer shall ensure that the health care institution establishes, documents, and implements tuberculosis infection control activities that: <br> 2. Include:<br> a. For each individual who is employed by the health care institution, provides volunteer services for the health care institution, or is admitted to the health care institution and who is subject to the requirements of this Section, baseline screening, on or before the date specified in the applicable Article of this Chapter, that consists of:<br> i. Assessing risks of prior exposure to infectious tuberculosis,<br> ii. Determining if the individual has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, and<br> iii. Obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom from infectious tuberculosis according to subsection (B)(1);<br> b. If an individual may have a latent tuberculosis infection, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-1201:<br> i. Referring the individual for assessment or treatment; and<br> ii. Annually obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom from symptoms of infectious tuberculosis, signed by a medical practitioner, occupation health provider, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-801, or local health agency, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-101;<br> c. Annually providing training and education related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis to individuals employed by or providing volunteer services for the health care institution;<br> d. Annually assessing the health care institution's risk of exposure to infectious tuberculosis;<br> e. Reporting, as specified in A.A.C. R9-6-202, an individual who is suspected of exposure to infectious tuberculosis; and<br> f. If an exposure to infectious tuberculosis occurs in the health care institution, coordinating and sharing information with the local health agency, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-101, for identifying, locating, and investigating contacts, as defined in A.A.C. R9-6-101.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the health care institution's chief administrative officer failed to ensure the health care institution documented, and implemented tuberculosis (TB) infection control activities required in R9-10-113.A.2.a-f.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of E4’s personnel record revealed E4 had a two-step TST as required. However, the second step TST was completed nine days after E4 began employment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of E5’s personnel record revealed E5 has a two-step TST as required. However, the second step TST was completed 21 days after E5 began employment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of E5’s personnel record revealed a baseline screening questionnaire completed on E5’s date of hire. However, the screening was marked incorrectly, and had been signed by a practical nurse.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. A review of R4’s medical record revealed a negative TB test, dated within seven days after R4’s date of acceptance, had not been provided for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. A review of E1’s, E2’s, E3’s, E4’s, and E5’s personnel records revealed annual training and education related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB, to include initial training per R9-10-113.A.1, was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>6. A review of facility documentation revealed documentation of annually assessing the health care institution's risk of exposure to infectious tuberculosis per R9-10-113.A.2.e was unavailable for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>7. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the health care institution had not documented and implemented tuberculosis infection control activities as required in R9-10-113.A.2.a-f.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Technical assistance was provided for this rule during the on-site compliance and complaint inspection conducted on January 8, 2024.</p>
Temporary Solution:
Solution:
All new employees will receive the first step of the two-step TB skin test (TST) upon hire, administered by the Licensed Nurse/Health Services Director (HSD). This first test will be read and documented within 48–72 hours and must be completed prior to the employee beginning work on the floor.
If the result of the first test is negative, the second step will be administered no later than 7 days following the first test and again read within 48–72 hours by the HSD or NP. Both steps will be documented in the employee’s personnel file as part of the onboarding compliance process.
Staff won't provide services until the second test is confirmed to be negative.
E5 answers the questionnaire incorrectly, the screening questionnaire will be reviewed and signed by the nurse practitioner. It was corrected the next time the NP came into our facility. –
Employees E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5 have not received their annual training and education on recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB. All employees will complete TB training as soon as possible, and the documentation will be added to their files. The Executive Director is in communication with Salibas Pharmacy to establish the date and time for this training. The training session is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
R4 did not have a TST on file. All residents' files must have the TBT paperwork to comply with state regulations moving forward.
Permanent Solution:
Tuberculosis skin tests/evaluations for employees will be performed according to state regulations and documented at the time tests/evaluations are done. The HSD and ED will review employee files to ensure TB tests/evaluations are completed and documented prior to working on the floor. Questionnaire will be reviewed and signed by a register nurse or nurse practitioner. Tuberculosis education will be done annually with staff. Risk of exposure to infections tuberculosis assessment will be done annually and documented.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director, Business Office Manager, and Executive Director

Deficiency #2

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-804.2.a-b. Quality Management<br> A manager shall ensure that:<br> 2. A documented report is submitted to the governing authority that includes: <br> a. An identification of each concern about the delivery of services related to resident care, and <br> b. Any change made or action taken as a result of the identification of a concern about the delivery of services related to resident care;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a documented report was submitted to the governing authority which included an identification of each concern about the delivery of services related to resident care and any changes made or actions taken as a result of the identification of a concern about the delivery of services related to resident care.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of the facility’s policy and procedure manual, last reviewed June 20, 2024. Revealed a policy titled, “Quality Improvement Meeting.” This policy stated, “The Executive Director and the management team will hold a quality improvement meeting at least every three months to review items such as….Accident and Incident Trending…Medication Error Reports…Minutes will be kept of each meeting and a plan will be developed for any undesirable trend or negative outcome…Report to contain:  Minutes of the meeting, Plan of Action, Result/outcome of previous quarter’s Quality Improvement’s activities and outcomes.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. During the on-site inspection on March 4, 2025 at 09:30 AM, the Compliance Officer requested documentation quality management plans had been implemented. However, the provided documentation was dated more than one year prior to the on-site inspection. Current quality management reports were not available for review.</p>
Temporary Solution:
The ED and HSD will adhere to the policy and procedure by holding a monthly quality improvement meeting to get it initiated/established – for at least 3-4 months, and then quarterly. During these meetings, the Executive Director, Nursing staff, and the management team will review any accidents, incidents, medication errors, and other relevant issues. We will discuss any undesirable trends identified. This process will help us develop an action plan and ensure that necessary corrections are made to improve our services.
Permanent Solution:
Quality management will include adhering the policy and procedure of holding monthly meeting to discuss/review quality improvement which includes but is not limited to accidents, incidents, medication errors and other relevant issues to identify any trends and develop action plans to correct any gaps in quality of care. – for at least 3-4 months, and then quarterly
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Health Service Director

Deficiency #3

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.A.4.a. Service Plans<br> A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: <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
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident's written service plan was reviewed and updated no later than 14 calendar days after a significant change in the resident's physical, cognitive, or functional condition, for one of four residents sampled.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, dated January 1, 2024, for personal care services. The service plan did not include hospice services. The service plan stated, “[R2] is able to ambulate with a walker when [R2] is out of [R2’s] room.” The service plan stated, “Diet Order…Regular….Modified Texture Diet? No….modified consistency liquid? No…” The service plan stated, “[R2] is able to consume [R2’s] meal without hands on help from the staff.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a hospice note dated March 28, 2024, which stated, “Cognitively, Patient’s speech is slurred and nonsensical. Patient is unable to recognize family, Patient has had dementia for 6 to 7 years. [R2] is has had recurring falls and is now wheelchair bound. In February [R2] was ambulating independently with a walker…Nutritionally, patient coughs and chokes when eating food or drink so [R2] is now on a pureed diet, one to one feed, and honey thickened liquids. [R2] is eating and drinking very little. [R2] was taken off of glipizide and metformin due to acute kidney failure.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R2's medical record revealed an updated service plan, dated on or before April 10, 2024, was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. In an interview, E1 acknowledged R2's service plan had not been updated within 14 calendar days after R2 had a significant change in condition.</p>
Temporary Solution:
R2 didn’t have an updated service plan.
The Executive Director and Health Service Director will ensure that an accurate and timely service plan will be developed after any resident change in conditions.
Permanent Solution:
Services plans shall be done in a timely fashion manner and shall reflect the residents’ current condition/need for services accurately and updated within 14 days of a change in condition and quarterly to annually base off the level of care, thereafter unless another change has taken place prior to next review due date. HSD and ED will ensure accurate timely service plans will be developed.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Health Service Director

Deficiency #4

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.A.4.b.i-iii. Service Plans<br> A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: <br> 4. Is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f): <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
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan was updated at least once every three months, for two of two residents sampled receiving directed care services.  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R3's medical record revealed a written service plan for directed care services, dated December 28, 2023. However, required service plan updates, dated on or before March 28, 2024, June 28, 2024, September 28, 2024, and December 28, 2024, were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R4’s medical record revealed a written service plan for directed care services, dated January 1, 2024. However, required service plan updates, dated on or before April 1, 2024, July 1, 2024, August 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. In an interview, E1 reported the facility had only provided hard copy service plans from before the facility switched to a new system, and had not provided any of the service plans generated on the new system for review. E1 acknowledged R3’s and R4’s current service plans had not been provided for review.</p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
R3 and R4 didn’t have a service plan updated. HSD and ED will ensure that all residents have a service plan that aligns with their level of care. This will be completed promptly and within the timeframe established by state regulations.
Permanent Solution:
HSD and ED will ensure that all residents have a service plan that aligns with their level of care. This will be completed promptly and within the timeframe established by state regulations.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Health Service Director

Deficiency #5

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-808.C.1.g. Service Plans<br> C. A manager shall ensure that: <br> 1. A caregiver or an assistant caregiver: <br> g. Documents the services provided in the resident's medical record; and
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for four of four residents sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk as services could not be verified as provided against a service plan.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R1’s, R2’s, R3’s, and R4’s medical records revealed each resident had a service plan describing the services which would be provided to each resident.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. During the on-site inspection, on March 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM, the Compliance Officer requested complete medical records for R1, R2, R3, and R4. However, documentation of services provided to each resident was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged documentation of the services provided to each resident had not been provided upon request.</p>
Temporary Solution:
R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 didn’t have any ADL documentation of services provided. HSD, RCC, and ED will ensure all caregivers record all ADLs provided to residents, making sure that all care staff complete their recordings before finishing their shifts.
I've attached the ADLs for the two residents; they were included in the survey. ADLs are documented daily in the system.
Permanent Solution:
The Executive Director, Health Service Director, and Resident Care Coordinator will ensure that all ADLs are recorded during each shift to maintain the quality of services for our residents.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director, Health Service Director, and Resident Care Coordinator

Deficiency #6

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-814.B.1-2. Personal Care Services<br> B. A manager of an assisted living facility authorized to provide personal care services may accept or retain a resident who is confined to a bed or chair because of an inability to ambulate even with assistance if: <br> 1. The condition is a result of a short-term illness or injury; or<br> 2. The following requirements are met at the onset of the condition or when the resident is accepted by the assisted living facility: <br> a. The resident or resident's representative requests that the resident be accepted by or remain in the assisted living facility; <br> b. The resident's primary care provider or other medical practitioner: <br> i. Examines the resident at the onset of the condition, or within 30 calendar days before acceptance, and at least once every six months throughout the duration of the resident's condition;<br> ii. Reviews the assisted living facility's scope of services; and <br> iii. Signs and dates a determination stating that the resident's needs can be met by the assisted living facility within the assisted living facility's scope of services and, for retention of a resident, are being met by the assisted living facility; and <br> c. The resident's service plan includes the resident's increased need for personal care services.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the requirements in R9-10-814(B)(2) were met for a resident who was confined to a bed or chair because of an inability to ambulate even with assistance, for two of two sampled non-ambulatory residents.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, dated January 1, 2024, for personal care services. The service plan stated, “[R2] is able to ambulate with a walker when [R2] is out of [R2’s] room.”  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a hospice note dated March 28, 2024, which stated, “[R2] is has had recurring falls and is now wheelchair bound. In February [R2] was ambulating independently with a walker.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R2's medical record revealed documentation from the resident or resident’s representative requesting to remain in facility after March 28, 2024, despite being non-ambulatory was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. A review of R2's medical record revealed documentation from a primary care practitioner or other medical practitioner indicating they had reviewed the facility's scope of services, and had signed and dated a determination stating the resident's needs could be met by the assisted living facility within the facility's scope of services was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. A review of R4's medical record revealed a service plan dated January 1, 2024, for directed care services. The service plan stated, "Mobility…[R4] does not ambulate anymore, [R4] is wheelchair bound. [R4] requires assistance with bed mobility as well."</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>6. A review of R4's medical record revealed documentation, dated January 30, 2024, from a primary care practitioner or other medical practitioner indicating they had reviewed the facility's scope of services, and had signed and dated a determination stating the resident's needs could be met by the assisted living facility within the facility's scope of services.  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>7. A review of R4’s medical record revealed documentation from a medical practitioner, dated at least once every six month throughout the duration of R4’s inability to ambulate, dated on or before July 30, 2024, and January 30, 2025, was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>8. In an interview, E1 acknowledged R2's and R4's medical records did not include the required documentation per R9-10-814(B)(2). </p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
R2 and R4 didn’t have a sign determination stating that the residents' needs can be met by the facility within the assisted living scope of service.
A thorough audit was conducted, and all bedbound residents have been evaluated by the nurse practitioner and the documentation has been updated according to the residents the care plan indicating that the residents are under the facility scope of service.
Permanent Solution:
Every six months, we will review the community scope of services for our residents to ensure we comply with their needs.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Health Service Director

Deficiency #7

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-816.B.3.b. Medication Services<br> B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: <br> 3. A medication administered to a resident: <br> b. Is administered in compliance with a medication order, and
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication administered to a resident was administered in compliance with a medication order, for one of four residents sampled who received medication administration. The deficient practice posed a risk if the resident experienced a change in condition due to improper administration of medication.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, dated January 2, 2024, for personal care services including medication administration.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a medication order, dated March 27, 2024, for the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- “Humalog Kwik Pen (u-100) insulin 100 unit/ml subcutaneous, give 3x daily before meals. Sliding scale: 0-199 no insulin, 200-250 – 2 units, 251-300 4 units, 301-350 6 units, 351-400 8 units, 401 and above, 10 units and call PCP.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R2's medical record revealed a list of medication orders, dated April 11, 2024 which included the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- "Humalog Kwikpen Insulin, 100 Unit/ML Subcutaneous, Sliding Scale: 0-199, no insulin; 200-250, give 2 units, 251-300, give 4 units, 301-350, give 6 units, 351-400, give 8 units, 400- and above give 10 units and call PCP”; and</p><p><br></p><p>- “Mirtazapine 15 MG Tablet, give one tablet by mouth at bedtime.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a list of medication orders, dated April 17, 2024, which included the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- “Humalog Kwik Pen (u-100) insulin 100 unit/ml subcutaneous. Take blood sugars 3 times daily at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM. Inject insulin subcutaneously *AS NEEDED PER SLIDING SCALE* Blood sugar: 0-199, no insulin; 200-250, give 2 units, 250-300 give 4 units, 301-350, give 6 units, 3510-400, give 8 units, 401 and above, give 10 units and call PCP.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a list of medication orders, dated April 20, 2024, which included the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- “Humalog 100 u/ml pen 3ML, Take blood sugar three times day as needed before each meal and inject insulin subcutaneously as needed per sliding scale 0-199 no insulin, 200-250 = 4 units, 251-300 = 6 units, 301-350 = 8 units, 351-400 = 10 units; 401 and above give 15 units and call PCP.”</p><p><br></p><p>- “Morphine Concentrate 20mg/ml): give 0.25 ml (or 5 mg) by mouth or sublingually every 4 hours as needed for pain or discomfort”; and</p><p><br></p><p>- “Lorazepam (2mg/ml): give 0.25 ml or (0.5 mg) by mouth or sublingually every 4 hours as needed for restlessness, agitation, anxiety.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>6. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated April 2024. For the medication, “Humalog 100-U/ML Pen 3ML, Inject subcutaneously 3 times daily before meals per sliding scale if 0-199 = 0 units, 200-250 = 2 units; 251-300 = 4 units; 301-350 = 6 units; 351-400 = 8 units; 401+ = 10 units and call PCP,” the MAR documented the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 1, at 7:00 AM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose reading and the number of units administered was not documented;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 1, at 12:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, a pass note dated April 1 at 11:56 AM stated, “blood sugar 307, insulin 8 units,” indicating an incorrect dose of insulin had been administered;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 1, at 4:00 PM, the MAR was not initialed, however a pass note dated April 1 at 4:06 PM stated, “337,” indicating R2 needed, but was not administered, insulin;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 1, at 7:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose reading and the number of units administered was not documented, additionally, 7:00 PM was not a scheduled time of administration for this medication;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 2, at 7:00 AM, and 12:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose readings and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 2, at 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed and a pass note stated, “8 units,” however, R2’s blood glucose reading was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 3, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose readings and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 4, at 7:00 AM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose reading and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 4, at 11:00 AM, the MAR was initialed, however, a pass note dated April 4 at 11:35 AM stated, “198” indicating R2 needed, but was not administered, insulin;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 5, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose readings and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 6, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose readings and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 7, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose readings and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 8, at 7:00 AM, the MAR was initialed, however, R2’s blood glucose reading and the number of units administered was not documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 10, at 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 12, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 13, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 14, at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 4:00 PM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 15, at 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 16, at 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 17, at 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the MAR was initialed and included a blood glucose reading, however, the amount of insulin administered to R2 had not been documented.</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 17, at 4:00 PM, the MAR was not initialed and no pass note was available, indicating the medication had not been administered as ordered;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 18, the MAR included a single initialed box with a blood glucose reading of 371, however, the time of administration was marked “PRN,” (as needed), and a PRN note at 5:11 PM stated 7 units were given for the reason “BS high”. However, 7 units was not a dosage option on the sliding scale, and documentation of R2’s blood glucose reading three times a day before meals was not available for review;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 19, the MAR included a single initialed box with a blood glucose reading of 308, however, the time of administration was marked “PRN,” (as needed). A pass note stated, “Humalog given at 1600, BG level at 308, 6 units given.” However, documentation of R2’s blood glucose reading three times a day before meals was not available for review;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 20, the MAR included a single initialed box with a blood glucose reading 296, however, the time of administration was marked “PRN,” (as needed), and a PRN note at 4:02 PM stated 4 units were given for the reason “BG”. However, documentation of R2’s blood glucose reading three times a day before meals was not available for review;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 21, the MAR included a single initialed box with a blood glucose reading of 332, however, the time of administration was marked “PRN,” (as needed), and a PRN note at 5:24 PM stated 8 units were given with the results “BS 332 gave 8 units”. However, documentation of R2’s blood glucose reading three times a day before meals was not available for review;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 22, the MAR included a single initialed box with a blood glucose reading of 310, however, the time of administration was marked “PRN,” (as needed) and, a PRN note at 5:24 PM stated 8 units were given for the reason, “high”. However, documentation of R2’s blood glucose reading three times a day before meals was not available for review;</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 23, the MAR included a single initialed box with a blood glucose reading of 400, however, the time of administration was marked “PRN,” (as needed), and a PRN note at 9:33 AM stated 15 units were given for the reason, “high bs 400+.” </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>7. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated April 2024. For the medication, “Lorazepam Intensol 2mg/ml conc, take 0.25 ML (0.5 mg) by mouth or sublingually every 4 hours as needed for restlessness, agitation, or anxiety,” the MAR documented the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 21, the MAR was initialed to indicate the medication had been administered. A PRN note stated a quantity of 1.000 had been administered at 10:13 AM for the reason, “agitation.”  However, the dosage given was incorrect and was four times the ordered dosage of 0.25 ml; and</p><p>- On April 23, the MAR was initialed to indicate the medication had been administered. A PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered at as ordered at 4:48 AM for the reason, “agitation.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>8. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated April 2024. For the medication, “Morphine SUL IR 20mg/ml SOLN, take 0.25 ml (5 MG) by mouth or sublingually every 4 hours as needed for pain or discomfort,” the MAR documented the following:</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 21, the MAR was initialed to indicate the medication had been administered. A PRN note stated a quantity of 1.000 had been administered at 10:13 AM for the reason, “discomfort.” However, the dosage given was incorrect and was four times the ordered dosage of 0.25 ml; </p><p>- On April 22, the MAR was marked, “2x” to indicate the medication had been administered twice. A PRN note stated a quantity of 1.000 had been administered at 12:21 PM for the reason, “Pain.” However, the dosage given was incorrect and was four times the ordered dosage of 0.25 ml.  A second PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered as ordered at 5:34 PM for the reason, “discomfort.”</p><p>- On April 23, the MAR was marked, “2x” to indicate the medication had been administered twice. A PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered as ordered at 4:48 AM for the reason, “Pain.” A second PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered as ordered at 09:33 AM for the reason, “discomfort.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>9. In an interview with E2, E2 stated the quantity of a liquid medication documented in the electronic MAR is the amount ordered, and would be documented as a quantity of 0.250 if the ordered dosage was .25 milliliters. E2 stated the controlled substances log also includes hand written documentation of the amount administered if the medication was a controlled substance. E2 reported the controlled substance log is a notebook with the amount of controlled substances on hand for all residents, and the logs do not get placed into each resident’s medical record at any point.  The Compliance Officer asked to see the controlled substance log for April of 2024, however, E2 reported the old logs were taken by the nurse and were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>10. In an interview, E1 reported the controlled substances log had confirmed the amount of lorazepam and morphine documented to have been administered to R2 was incorrect, however, E1 acknowledged the controlled substance logs had not been provided for review. E1 acknowledged the provided documentation for R2 indicated medications had not been administered in compliance with a medication order.  </p>
Temporary Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Permanent Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director and Resident Care Coordinator

Deficiency #8

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-816.B.3.c. Medication Services<br> B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: <br> 3. A medication administered to a resident: <br> c. Is documented in the resident's medical record.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication administered to a resident was documented in the resident's medical record, for four of four residents sampled who received medication administration. The deficient practice posed a risk if medication administered to a resident was not accurately documented.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. During the on-site inspection, on March 4, 2025 at 9:30 am, the Compliance Officer requested complete medical records for R1, R2, R3, and R4.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan, dated August 21, 2024, for personal care services including medication administration.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R1's medical record revealed a medication administration record (MAR) for September 2024. However, documentation of medications administered to R1 prior to September 2024 were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, dated January 2, 2024, for personal care services including medication administration.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. A review of R2's medical record revealed a medication administration record (MAR) for April 2024. However, documentation of medications administered to R2 prior to April 2024 were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>6. A review of R3's medical record revealed a service plan, dated December 28, 2023, for directed care services including medication administration.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>7. A review of R3's medical record revealed documentation of medications administered to R3 were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>8. A review of R4's medical record revealed a service plan, dated January 1, 2024, for directed care services including medication administration.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>9. A review of R4's medical record revealed documentation of medications administered to R4 were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>10. In an interview, E1 reported the facility had records of medications administered to each resident in an electronic health record. E1 acknowledged this documentation had not been provided upon request.</p>
Temporary Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
I've attached the MARs for the two residents; they were included in the survey. Medications are documented daily in the system.
Permanent Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director and Resident Care Coordinator

Deficiency #9

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-816.F.1. Medication Services<br> F. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: <br> 1. Medication is stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on observation, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that medication was stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. During an environmental inspection of the facility, in R3’s bedroom, the compliance officer observed a hygiene supply drawer had a lock, however, the drawer had been left unlocked. Inside the drawer, the Compliance Officer observed three containers of barrier creams with labels including drug facts and a warning to seek medical help if the products were ingested.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R3’s medical record revealed a service plan for directed care services including Medication Administration. R3’s service plan did not state R3 would self-administer any medications and did not include instructions for how R3 would store or control medications in R3’s residential unit.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. During an environmental inspection of the facility, in R4’s bedroom, the compliance officer observed a hygiene supply drawer had a lock, however, the drawer had been left unlocked. Inside the drawer, the Compliance Officer observed two containers of barrier creams with labels including drug facts and a warning to seek medical help if the products were ingested.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. A review of R4’s medical record revealed a service plan for directed care services including Medication Administration. R4’s service plan did not state R4 would self-administer any medications and did not include instructions for how R4 would store or control medications in R4’s residential unit.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. In an interview, E1 acknowledged medications stored by the assisted living facility had not been stored in a separate locked area.</p>
Temporary Solution:
The hygiene supply drawer must be locked at all times, except when the resident is using some hygiene products.
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Permanent Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director and Resident Care Coordinator

Deficiency #10

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-816.F.3.d. Medication Services<br> F. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: <br> 3. Policies and procedures are established, documented, and implemented for: <br> d. Storing, inventorying, and dispensing controlled substances.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure policies and procedures were implemented for inventorying controlled substances. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of the facility's policies and procedures covering medication administration, reviewed June 20, 2024, revealed a policy covering inventorying controlled substances, which stated, "When a controlled substance is administered, record it on the resident’s MAR as well as in the separate Controlled Substance Log...verify the number of controlled substances on hand by counting at the beginning and end of each shift…both Unlicensed Personnel/LNs will sign the Controlled Substance Log as verification that the count has been completed and that the count was correct."</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated April 2024. For the medication, “Lorazepam Intensol 2mg/ml conc, take 0.25 ML (0.5 mg) by mouth or sublingually every 4 hours as needed for restlessness, agitation, or anxiety,” the MAR documented the following:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>- On April 21, the MAR was initialed to indicate the medication had been administered. A PRN note stated a quantity of 1.000 had been administered at 10:13 AM for the reason, “agitation.”  However, the dosage given was incorrect and was four times the ordered dosage of 0.25 ml; and</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 23, the MAR was initialed to indicate the medication had been administered. A PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered at as ordered at 4:48 AM for the reason, “agitation.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated April 2024. For the medication, “Morphine SUL IR 20mg/ml SOLN, take 0.25 ml (5 MG) by mouth or sublingually every 4 hours as needed for pain or discomfort,” the MAR documented the following:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>- On April 21, the MAR was initialed to indicate the medication had been administered. A PRN note stated a quantity of 1.000 had been administered at 10:13 AM for the reason, “discomfort.” However, the dosage given was incorrect and was four times the ordered dosage of 0.25 ml; </p><p><br></p><p>- On April 22, the MAR was marked, “2x” to indicate the medication had been administered twice. A PRN note stated a quantity of 1.000 had been administered at 12:21 PM for the reason, “Pain.” However, the dosage given was incorrect and was four times the ordered dosage of 0.25 ml.  A second PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered as ordered at 5:34 PM for the reason, “discomfort.”</p><p><br></p><p>- On April 23, the MAR was marked, “2x” to indicate the medication had been administered twice. A PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered as ordered at 4:48 AM for the reason, “Pain.” A second PRN note stated a quantity of 0.250 had been administered as ordered at 09:33 AM for the reason, “discomfort.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. In an interview with E2, E2 stated the quantity of a liquid medication documented in the electronic MAR is the amount ordered, and would be documented as a quantity of 0.250 if the ordered dosage was .25 milliliters. E2 stated the controlled substances log also includes hand written documentation of the amount administered if the medication was a controlled substance. E2 reported the controlled substance log is a notebook with the amount of controlled substances on hand for all residents, and the logs do not get placed into each resident’s medical record at any point.  The Compliance Officer asked to see the controlled substance log for April of 2024, however, E2 reported the old logs were taken by the nurse and were not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5 In an interview, E1 acknowledged facility’s controlled substance logs were not provided for review.</p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Permanent Solution:
For proper medication administration the HSD and RCC shall ensure that there are provider orders available in residents’ medical record, medications are properly inputted into Alis E-MAR. Medications are properly stored in the medication room and staff are educated on the proper procedure for giving medications to residents, both routine and PRN, and proper documentation of meds given in E-MAR and narcotic book. MAR will be reviewed for any missed medications and medication errors daily by HSD or RCC. Any discrepancies will be addressed in a timely fashion, documented and staff training will be done with appropriate individuals.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director and Resident Care Coordinator

Deficiency #11

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-817.A.1.a-e. Food Services<br> A. A manager shall ensure that: <br> 1. A food menu: <br> a. Is prepared at least one week in advance, <br> b. Includes the foods to be served each day, <br> c. Is conspicuously posted at least one calendar day before the first meal on the food menu is served, <br> d. Includes any food substitution no later than the morning of the day of meal service with a food substitution, and<br> e. Is maintained for at least 60 calendar days after the last day included in the food menu;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a food included any food substitution no later than the morning of the day of meal service with a food substitution, and was maintained for at least 60 calendar days after the last day included in the food menu. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. During the on-site inspection, E1 provided five weekly menus for review. These menus were marked “Week 1,” through “Week 5.” However, the menus were not dated to show the prior 60 days of served food, and did not include any documentation of substitutions.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the facility had not documented substitutions no later than the morning of the day of the meal service with a food substitution, and had not provided the past 60 days of finalized menus showing what food was actually served.</p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
The Executive Director and the Executive Chef will ensure that all menus are dated weekly to keep track of the food served to our residents. All substitutions will also be recorded and filed for at least 60 calendar days.
The Executive Chef who was in charge during the survey resigned, and we have since hired a new Executive Chef. I have attached menus from April 7, 2025, to May 4, 2025.
Permanent Solution:
The Executive Director and the Executive Chef will ensure that all menus are dated weekly to keep track of the food served to our residents. All substitutions will also be recorded and filed for at least 60 calendar days.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Executive Chef

Deficiency #12

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-817.C.5. Food Services<br> C. A manager shall ensure that food is obtained, prepared, served, and stored as follows: <br> 5. A refrigerator used by an assisted living facility to store food or medication contains a thermometer, accurate to plus or minus 3° F, placed at the warmest part of the refrigerator;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure a refrigerator used by an assisted living facility to store food contained a thermometer accurate to plus or minus 3° F.  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. During an environmental inspection of the facility, in the Mountain Unit, the Compliance Officer observed a refrigerator contained items requiring refrigeration, such as apple sauce, milk, and ketchup. However, the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.  </p>
Temporary Solution:
The Executive Director and Executive Chef will ensure that all refrigerators in the kitchenette areas are equipped with a thermometer. Following the inspection, a thermometer was placed in the refrigerator the next day.
Permanent Solution:
The Executive Director and Executive Chef will ensure that all refrigerators in the kitchenette areas are equipped with a thermometer.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Executive Chef

Deficiency #13

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-817.C.6. Food Services<br> C. A manager shall ensure that food is obtained, prepared, served, and stored as follows: <br> 6. Frozen foods are stored at a temperature of 0° F or below; and
Evidence/Findings:
<p><br></p><p>Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that frozen foods were stored at a temperature of 0° F or below. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. During an environmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed a freezer in the commercial kitchen. The freezer had two thermometer which both displayed 16° F.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged frozen foods had not been stored at or below 0° F.</p>
Temporary Solution:
The Executive Director, Environmental Service Director, and the Executive Chef will be responsible for making sure all equipment is in good condition.
The freezer will be replaced with a new one.
Permanent Solution:
The Executive Chef will be responsible for making sure all kitchen equipment are in good condition.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Executive Chef

Deficiency #14

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-818.A.4. Emergency and Safety Standards<br> A. A manager shall ensure that: <br> 4. A disaster drill for employees is conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on documentation review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a disaster drill for employees was conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A documentation review of the facility work schedule revealed the facility worked three shifts per day.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. A review of facility documentation revealed no documented disaster drills were provided for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of facility documentation revealed documents titled, “Fire Drill Record,” which appeared to be staff-only drills conducted on different shifts. Fire Drills during the previous twelve months had been documented as follows:</p><p><br></p><p>- March 21, 2024 on the 3rd shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- April 26, 2024 on the 1st shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- May 31, 2024 on the 1st shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- June 28, 2024 on the 3rd shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- August 8, 2024 on the 2nd shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- September 20, 2024 on the 3rd shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- November 26, 2024 on the 2nd shift;</p><p><br></p><p>- January 31, 2025 on the 1nd shift; and</p><p><br></p><p>- February 19, 2025 on the 2nd shift.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. In an interview, E1 acknowledged documentation of disaster drills conducted on each shift at least once every three months had not been provided for review. </p>
Temporary Solution:
Disasters drills will be conducted at least once every month, one per shift. We have 3 shifts in the facility.
The disaster drill will contain all the information that the employees need to know in case of a disaster. We follow our disaster plan policies and procedures.
I have attached the details of the latest disaster drill conducted in our community.
Permanent Solution:
The disaster drill will contain all the information that the employees need to know in case of a disaster. We follow our disaster plan policies and procedures.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Environmental Services director

Deficiency #15

Rule/Regulation Violated:
R9-10-819.A.12. Environmental Standards<br> A. A manager shall ensure that: <br> 12. Combustible or flammable liquids and hazardous materials stored by the assisted living facility are stored in the original labeled containers or safety containers in a locked area inaccessible to residents;
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on observation, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure combustible or flammable liquids and hazardous materials stored by the assisted living facility were stored in a locked area inaccessible to residents. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include: </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. During an environmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed the following in a courtyard of the facility accessible to directed care residents:</p><p><br></p><p>- A propane grill with two propane tanks, one attached and one disconnected from the burners;</p><p><br></p><p>- No staff members were present in the courtyard; and</p><p><br></p><p>- A resident followed the Compliance Officer into the courtyard to discuss an unrelated matter.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged combustible or flammable materials stored by the assisted living facility were not maintained in a locked area inaccessible to residents. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Technical assistance for leaving the propane grill in the memory care courtyard was provided during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on January 8, 2024.</p>
Temporary Solution:
The propane gas was removed from the property.
Permanent Solution:
The Environmental Services Director and the Executive Director will ensure that all flammable liquids, including propane gas, are never left unsupervised. A cook must be present at the grill at all times while it is in use. Once cooking is completed, the Environmental Services Director will remove the propane gas from the facility to ensure the safety of our residents.
Person Responsible:
Executive Director and Environmental Services director

Deficiency #16

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A.R.S. § 36-420.B.1. Health care institutions; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; first aid; immunity; falls; definition<br> B. Each health care institution:<br> 1. Shall initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with its certification training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation before the arrival of emergency medical services, to a resident who is nonresponsive or has a cessation of normal respiration. The cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be in accordance with that resident's advance directives, if known. Staff who are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be available at all times.
Evidence/Findings:
<p>Based on record review and interview, the health care institution failed to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with its certification training for CPR before the arrival of emergency medical services, to a resident who was nonresponsive or has a cessation of normal respiration, in accordance with that resident's advance directives, if known. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Findings include:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>1. A review of department documentation revealed a report, received September 17, 2024, which stated, "Full Code. CPR not started. In QMAR at the time of incident noted was DNR. Last time checked on: Resident last seen around 8pm before bed.  Summary of actions: [R1] was found in [R1’s] apartment laying on [R1’s] side in bed. Staff attempted to wake [R1] but unsuccessful. Staff took vitals, no vitals found. Staff notified ED, RN, RCC and coworker who assisted with calling 911 and family."</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. During the on-site inspection on March 4, 2025, the Compliance Officer requested R1’s complete medical record at 9:30 AM. However, an incident report for R1 was not provided for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. A review of R1’s medical record revealed a living will which stated, “If at any time I should have an incurable injury, disease, or illness, certified to be a terminal condition by two (2) physicians who have personally examined me, one of whom is my attending physician, and the physicians have determined that my death will occur unless life-sustaining procedures are used and if the application of life-sustaining procedures would serve only to artificially prolong the dying process, I direct that life sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn and that I be permitted to die naturally with only the performance of medical procedures and administration of pain medications deemed necessary to provide me with comfort care.”</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. A review of R1’s medical record revealed certification of a terminal condition by two physicians was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. A review of R1’s medical record revealed a service plan updated August 21, 2024 for personal care services. The service plan indicated R1 was not receiving hospice services.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>6. A review of R1’s medical record revealed a do not resuscitate order (DNR) was not available for review.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>7. In an interview, E1 acknowledged CPR had not been initiated for R1 as required.</p><p><br></p>
Temporary Solution:
After the inspection, we conducted a thorough audit, and all residents' records match what we have in the system. Incident reports must be recorded, filed, and kept in a separate binder in the nurse's office.
The two residents included in the survey have their DNRs in the system, and I have attached their actual DNRs for verification.
Permanent Solution:
HSD and RCC will be conducting audits to make sure that all residents' records match what we have in the system. Incident reports must be recorded, filed, and kept in a separate binder in the nurse's office.
Person Responsible:
Health Services Director and Resident Care Coordinator

INSP-0065460

Complete
Date: 8/5/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-08-14

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00214007 was conducted on August 5, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0065459

Complete
Date: 5/30/2024
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-05-31

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00210553 was conducted on May 29, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.

✓ No deficiencies cited during this inspection.

INSP-0065457

Complete
Date: 1/8/2024
Type: Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2024-01-29

Summary:

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint AZ00205174 conducted on January 8, 2024:

Deficiencies Found: 6

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
E. A manager shall ensure that, unless otherwise stated:
1. Documentation required by this Article is provided to the Department within two hours after a Department request; and
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure documentation required by this Article was provided to the Department within two hours after a Department request. The deficient practice posed a risk as the Department was unable to determine substantial compliance as the licensee did not provide the Department with the requested documentation required by this Article.

Findings include:

1. On January 8, 2024, the Compliance Officer requested the following documents during the on-site inspection:

- the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number for E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5;
- the individual's qualifications, including skills and knowledge applicable to the individual's job duties for E1, E2, and E5;
- the individual's education and experience applicable to the individual's job duties for E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5;
- the individual's completed orientation and in-service education required by policies and procedures the individual's license or certification for E1 and E2;
- completion of a caregiver training program approved by the Department or the Board of Examiners for Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA) for E3; and
- completed TB documentation for E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5.
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for E4;
- the documentation of compliance with the requirements in A.R.S. \'a7 36-411(A) for E3;
- determination of residency for R1, R2, R3, and R4;
- residency agreements for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5;
- medication orders for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5;
- medication administration records for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5; and
- completed TB documentation for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5.

2. In an interview, E1 and E6 acknowledged this information was not provided to the Compliance Officer within two hours after a Department request.

Deficiency #2

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 a caregiver provided current documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training before providing assisted living services, for one of five caregivers sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if an employee was unable to meet a resident's needs during an emergency.

Findings include:

1. A review of E4's personnel record revealed E4 was hired as a caregiver in August 2022.

2. A review of E4's personnel record revealed a National CPR Foundation CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/First Aid training certification. The course had a completion date of November 15, 2022.

3. An online search of the National CPR Foundation revealed this is an online course only for CPR and First Aid.

4. A review of documentation titled Caregiver Job Descriptions, Duties, and Qualifications" revealed "1. Before providing direct care to the residents at this facility the Manager will ensure that each caregiver will meet the following requirements: .... g. Has valid and current documentation of first aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training certification specific to adults, prior to providing personal or directed care services (please see CPR policy)". and "Qualified and Trained Staff, .... 1. Maintain Qualified staff as outlined by each state's regulations to include but not limited to: In Arizona staff at least one staff member who is CPR and First Aide Trained at all times and will officer training to all staff to meet this requirement. Specifics provided below. ....b. CPR -American Red Cross/American Heart Association and accredited instructors for each association". The Compliance Officer requested the CPR policy document, however, E1 reported being unable to locate another policy,

5. In an interview, E1 and E6 acknowledged E4 did not have a valid CPR certification in E4's personnel record.

Deficiency #3

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. A manager shall ensure that a personnel record for each employee or volunteer:
1. Includes:
a. The individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number;
b. The individual's starting date of employment or volunteer service and, if applicable, the ending date; and
c. Documentation of:
i. The individual's qualifications, including skills and knowledge applicable to the individual's job duties;
ii. The individual's education and experience applicable to the individual's job duties;
iii. The individual's completed orientation and in-service education required by policies and procedures;
iv. The individual's license or certification, if the individual is required to be licensed or certified in this Article or in policies and procedures;
v. If the individual is a behavioral health technician, clinical oversight required in R9-10-115;
vi. Evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis, if required for the individual according to subsection (A)(8);
vii. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, if required for the individual in this Article or policies and procedures;
viii First aid training, if required for the individual in this Article or policies and procedures; and
ix. Documentation of compliance with the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-411(A) and (C);
Evidence/Findings:
Based on documentation review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a personnel record for each employee or volunteer included the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number, the individual's qualifications, including skills and knowledge applicable to the individual's job duties the individual's education and experience applicable to the individual's job duties, the individual's completed orientation and in-service education required by policies and procedures the individual's license or certification, if the individual is required to be licensed or certified in this Article or in policies and procedures, documentation of compliance with the requirements in A.R.S. \'a7 36-411(A) and (C), and completed TB documentation for five of five personnel members sampled. The Department was unable to determine substantial compliance as the licensee did not provide the Department with the requested documentation required by this Article within two hours after a Department request.

A.A.C. R9-10-101(165) states a "Personnel member" means, "except as defined in specific Articles of this Chapter and excluding medical staff member, a student, or an intern, an individual providing physical health services or behavioral health services."

Findings include:

1. A review of E1's personnel record revealed the following was missing from the record;

- the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number;
- the individual's qualifications, including skills and knowledge applicable to the individual's job duties;
- the individual's education and experience applicable to the individual's job duties,
- the individual's completed orientation and in-service education required by policies and procedures the individual's license or certification; and
- completed TB documentation.

2. A review of E2's personnel record revealed the following was missing from the record;:

- the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number;
- the individual's completed orientation and in-service education required by policies and procedures, the individual's license or certification (this was in the file left blank) and
- completed TB documentation.

3. A review of E3's personnel record revealed the following was missing from the record;

- the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number;
- completion of a caregiver training program approved by the Department or the Board of Examiners for Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA) ;
- the documentation of compliance with the requirements in A.R.S. \'a7 36-411(A); and
- completed TB documentation.

4. A review of E4's personnel record revealed the following was missing from the record;

- the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number; and
- completed TB documentation.

5. A review of E5's personnel record revealed the following was missing from the record;

- the individual's name, date of birth, and contact telephone number;
- the individual's qualifications, including skills and knowledge applicable to the individual's job duties; and
- completed TB documentation.

6. In an interview, E1 and E6 reported being unaware these documents were missing from the personnel records and acknowledged being unable to locate these documents while the Compliance Officer was on-site.

Deficiency #4

Rule/Regulation Violated:
B. A manager shall ensure that before or at the time of acceptance of an individual, the individual submits documentation that is dated within 90 calendar days before the individual is accepted by an assisted living facility and:
1. If an individual is requesting or is expected to receive supervisory care services, personal care services, or directed care services:
a. Includes whether the individual requires:
i. Continuous medical services,
ii. Continuous or intermittent nursing services, or
iii. Restraints; and
b. Is dated and signed by a:
i. Physician,
ii. Registered nurse practitioner,
iii. Registered nurse, or
iv. Physician assistant; and
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure an individual submitted documentation dated within 90 calendar days before the individual was accepted by the facility, and if an individual was requesting or was expected to receive supervisory care services, personal care services, or directed care services, to include whether the individual required continuous medical services, continuous or intermittent nursing services, or restraints; dated and signed by a physician, registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or physician assistant, for six of six residents sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unable to meet a resident's needs.

Findings include:

1. A review of R1, R2, R3, and R4's medical records revealed no documentation dated within 90 calendar days before the residents were accepted by the facility, and if an individual was requesting or was expected to receive supervisory care services, personal care services, or directed care services, to include whether the individual required continuous medical services, continuous or intermittent nursing services, or restraints; dated and signed by a physician, registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or physician assistant.

2. In an interview, E1 and E6 reported being unable to locate documentation dated within 90 calendar days before the individual was accepted by the facility.

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:
5. When initially developed and when updated, is signed and dated by:
a. The resident or resident's representative;
b. The manager;
c. If a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(d), the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan; and
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:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident had a written service plan signed and dated by the manager, when initially developed and when updated, for two of four residents sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if the service plan was not developed or approved to articulate decisions and agreements.

Findings include:

1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan dated December 11, 2023, for directed care services. The service plan was not signed and dated by the manager.

2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan dated December 23, 2023, for directed care services. The service plan was not signed and dated by the manager.

3. In an interview, E1 and E6 acknowledged the service plans provided for R1 and R2 had not been signed and dated by the manager.

This is a repeat citation from the complaint survey conducted on August 22, 2023.

Deficiency #6

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. A manager shall ensure that a resident's medical record contains:
1. Resident information that includes:
a. The resident's name, and
b. The resident's date of birth;
2. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of:
a. The resident's primary care provider;
b. Other persons, such as a home health agency or hospice service agency, involved in the care of the resident; and
c. An individual to be contacted in the event of emergency, significant change in the resident's condition, or termination of residency;
3. If applicable, the name and contact information of the resident's representative and:
a. The document signed by the resident consenting for the resident ' s representative to act on the resident's behalf; or
b. If the resident's representative:
i. Has a health care power of attorney established under A.R.S. § 36-3221 or a mental health care power of attorney executed under A.R.S. § 36-3282, a copy of the health care power of attorney or mental health care power of attorney; or
ii. Is a legal guardian, a copy of the court order establishing guardianship;
4. The date of acceptance and, if applicable, date of termination of residency;
5. Documentation of the resident's needs required in R9-10-807(B);
6. Documentation of general consent and informed consent, if applicable;
7. Except as allowed in R9-10-808(B)(2), documentation of freedom from infectious tuberculosis as required in R9-10-807(A);
8. A copy of resident's health care directive, if applicable;
9. The resident's signed residency agreement and any amendments;
10. Resident's service plan and updates;
11. Documentation of assisted living services provided to the resident;
12. A medication order from a medical practitioner for each medication that is administered to the resident or for which the resident receives assistance in the self-administration of the medication;
13. Documentation of medication administered to the resident re
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident's medical record contained documentation of the resident's needs required in R9-10-807(B), the resident's signed residency agreement and any amendments, a medication order from a medical practitioner for each medication that is administered to the resident or for which the resident receives assistance in the self-administration of the medication, documentation of medication administered to the resident received assistance in the self-administration of medication that includes: the date and time of administration or assistance, the name, strength, dosage, and route of administration, the name and signature of the individual administering or providing assistance in the self-administration of medication, an unexpected reaction the resident has to the medication and documentation of the resident's refusal of a medication, for four of four residents sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if the services provided could not be verified.

Findings include:

1. A review of R1, R2, R3, and R4's medical records revealed the following information was not included in the medical record:

- documentation of the resident's needs required in R9-10-807(B);
- the resident's signed residency agreement and any amendments;
- medication order from a medical practitioner for each medication that is administered to the resident or for which the resident receives assistance in the self-administration of the medication, documentation of medication administered to the resident received assistance in the self-administration of medication that includes: the date and time of administration or assistance, the name, strength, dosage, and route of administration, the name and signature of the individual administering or providing assistance in the self-administration of medication, an unexpected reaction the resident has to the medication and documentation of the resident's refusal of a medication

2. In an interview, E1, and E6 acknowledged the information was not provided to the Compliance Officer during the on-site compliance inspection.

INSP-0065455

Complete
Date: 8/22/2023
Type: Complaint
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2023-08-29

Summary:

An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00197792, AZ00197910, AZ00199639, AZ00199658 was conducted on August 22, 2023 and the following deficiencies were cited .

Deficiencies Found: 6

Deficiency #1

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:
m. Cover methods by which the assisted living facility is aware of the general or specific whereabouts of a resident, based on the level of assisted living services provided to the resident and the assisted living services the assisted living facility is authorized to provide;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to implement policies and procedures that covered methods by which the assisted living facility was aware of the general or specific whereabouts of a resident, based on the level of assisted living services provided to the resident and the assisted living services the assisted living facility is authorized to provide. The deficient practice posed a risk as staff was unaware of the whereabouts of R1.

Findings include:

1. A review of Department documentation revealed the facility was authorized to provided directed care services.

2. A review of the facility's policy and procedure manual, revealed no policy that covered methods by which the assisted living facility was aware of the general or specific whereabouts of a resident, based on the level of assisted living services provided to the resident and the assisted living services the assisted living facility is authorized to provide.

3. During an interview, E2 acknowledged a policy was not available that covered methods by which the assisted living facility was aware of the general or specific whereabouts of a resident, based on the level of assisted living services provided to the resident and the assisted living services the assisted living facility is authorized to provide.

Deficiency #2

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that:
5. When initially developed and when updated, is signed and dated by:
a. The resident or resident's representative;
b. The manager;
c. If a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(d), the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan; and
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:
Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident's written service plan when initially developed and when updated was signed and dated by the resident or resident's representative, the manager, if a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(d), the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan for two of five residents sampled.

Findings include:

1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan dated May 31, 2023, for directed care services. The service plan revealed the following:

- The facility's nurse signed and dated the document on June 1, 2023;
- The resident's representative signed and dated the document on June 19, 2023, (after three attempts to contact), which was required; and
- The facility's manager signed and dated the document on July 10, 2023.

2. A review of R3's medical record revealed a service plan, one dated August 5, 2023, for directed care services. The service plan revealed the following:

- The service plan was not signed or dated by the nurse, the manager, and the resident's legal representative, which was required.

3. In an interview, E2 acknowledged the service plans had not been signed, or dated by the manager, the nurse, and the resident's representative within 14 calendar days when initially developed and when updated.

Deficiency #3

Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. A manager shall ensure that:
1. A caregiver or an assistant caregiver:
a. Provides a resident with the assisted living services in the resident's service plan;
b. Is only assigned to provide the assisted living services the caregiver or assistant caregiver has the documented skills and knowledge to perform;
c. Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to the resident's service plan;
d. If applicable, suggests techniques a resident may use to maintain or improve the resident's independence in performing activities of daily living;
e. Provides assistance with, supervises, or directs a resident's personal hygiene according to the resident's service plan;
f. Encourages a resident to participate in activities planned according to subsection (E); and
g. Documents the services provided in the resident's medical record;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver provided a resident with the assisted living services in the resident's service plan and documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for three of five residents sampled.

Findings include:

1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan dated July 2, 2023. The service plan documented the following " R2 is non-ambulatory and in a wheelchair. ....R2 is full assist for transfers and requires two-person assist with a gait belt. .... R2 is able to assist with dressing upper body. .... R2 has a urinary catheter and requires daily cath care. R2 requires full assist with care. .... R2 is non-ambulatory and requires assistance to stand and transfer. Due to Alzheimer's dementia R2 sometimes forgets and thinks R2 can walk".

2. A review of a document titled "ADL Log" revealed on August 3, 2023, no documentation was provided to show R2 had received any assistance during the NOC 10:00 PM to 5:59 as required in R3's service plan.

3. A review of R3's medical record revealed a service plan dated August 5, 2023. The service plan documented the following " R3 is wheelchair bound. .... R3 requires full staff assistance with all aspects of the task segments for dressing and undressing. .... R3 is a full assist for showering. .... R3 requires full staff assistance with perineal and personal hygiene care associated with toileting. ...., and a two-person assist for transfers".

4. A review of a document titled "ADL Log" revealed on August 3, 2023, no documentation was provided to show R3 had received any assistance during the NOC 10:00 PM to 5:59 AM shift, and 2:00 PM to 9:59 PM shift as required in R3's service plan.

5. A review of R4's medical record revealed a service plan dated July 2, 2023. A review of R4's medical record revealed a document titled, "ADL Log for July 2022, there was no documentation of evidence to indicate a caregiver documented the services provided to R4 on July 3, 2023, during the NOC 10:00 PM to 5:59 AM shift, and 2:00 PM to 9:59 PM shift as required in R4's service plan.

6. In an interview, E2 acknowledged there was a lack of documentation of services provided to R2, R3, and R4.

Deficiency #4

Rule/Regulation Violated:
E. A manager shall ensure that:
1. A bell, intercom, or other mechanical means to alert employees to a resident's needs or emergencies is available in a bedroom being used by a resident receiving directed care services; or
Evidence/Findings:
Based on observation, record review, and interview the manager failed to ensure a bell, intercom, or other mechanical means to alert employees to a residents need or emergencies was available in a bedroom being used by a resident receiving directed care services or had implemented another means to alert a caregiver or assistant caregiver to a resident's needs or emergencies. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident.

Findings include:

1. A review of department documentation provided by Adult Protective Services (APS) revealed R11 is unable to reach for the call light.

2. During a tour of the facility the Compliance Officer along with E9 checked the following rooms to see if the residents could reach their call lights. All residents could reach their call lights. However, the Compliance Officer pushed the button on the following rooms; 302, 304, 305A, 305B, 306, 308, and 310. The Compliance Officer waited for 10 minutes for a caregiver to respond. After 10 minutes the Compliance Officer and E9 walked to an area where a caregiver, an assistant caregiver, med tech, and the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) were standing. The Compliance Officer asked if anyone received alerts from any resident rooms. They all looked at each other and no response. The Compliance Officer asked again and the med tech reached into a pocket and pulled out a pager. The med tech showed the Compliance Officer that alerts did go off on the pager, however, the med tech was passing medications at the time and did not pass on the information to the caregivers that residents needed assistance. The Compliance Officer asked the med tech to check which rooms alert on the pager. The med tech showed the Compliance Officer all went off except for room #304. No alert was on the pager for that room. The Compliance Officer pushed the button in #304 one more time and it still did not alert on the pager.

3. In an interview, E2 reported being unaware the call light in room #304 was not in working order and did not alert the caregiver to a resident's need or emergency.

Deficiency #5

Rule/Regulation Violated:
B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that:
2. Policies and procedures for medication administration:
b. Include a process for documenting an individual, authorized, according to the definition of "administer" in A.R.S. § 32-1901, by a medical practitioner to administer medication under the direction of the medical practitioner;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on observation, documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure policies and procedures for medication administration included a process for documenting an individual, authorized, according to the definition of "administer" in A.R.S. \'a7 32-1901, by a medical practitioner to administer medication under the direction of the medical practitioner. The deficient practice posed a risk as the individual was not qualified to provide the required services.

Findings include:

1. A review of the facility's policy and procedure manual, revealed no policy that covered procedures for medication administration included a process for documenting an individual, authorized, according to the definition of "administer" in A.R.S. \'a7 32-1901, by a medical practitioner to administer medication under the direction of the medical practitioner.

2. In an interview, E2 reported being unable to locate the policies and procedures for medication administration including a process for documenting an individual, authorized, according to the definition of "administer" in A.R.S. \'a7 32-1901, by a medical practitioner to administer medication under the direction of the medical practitioner.

Deficiency #6

Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. A manager shall ensure that:
1. The premises and equipment used at the assisted living facility are:
b. Free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure the premises was free from a condition or situation which could cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury.

Findings include:

1. A review of documentation provided to the department revealed "The roof is falling thru the building and there are buckets to hold the water, the foundation is separated in the dinning hall. The residents windows are screwed shut and the door alarms don't work three residents have eloped in the last week".

2. During a tour of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed two yellow signs on on each side of a hallway. On stated "CAUTION Wet Floor" and the other "CLOSED CERRADO GESCHLOSSEN FERME'. One trash can had dried plaster and paint in the bottom.

3. The Compliance Officer looked up to find part of the ceiling was falling down with paint and plaster coming off. The ceiling tiles were missing exposing the air ducting, and pipes above. The Compliance Officer also observed some black areas which looked like mold.

4. In an interview, E2 acknowledged the ceiling has been leaking and the facility uses the trash cans to collect the water.

INSP-0065453

Complete
Date: 2/6/2023
Type: Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet: Assisted Living Center
SOD Sent: 2023-02-21

Summary:

The following deficiencies were found during the compliance inspection and investigation of complaint #AZ00188176, and AZ00190656 conducted on February 6, 2023:

Deficiencies Found: 1

Deficiency #1

Rule/Regulation Violated:
F. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that:
1. Medication is stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on observation, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure medication stored by an assisted living facility was stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage.

Findings include:

1. During an environmental tour with O2, the Compliance Officer observed a medication cart sitting outside an opened door. The Compliance Officer pulled the drawers of the medication cart and found them locked, however, the door leading into the medication room was opened. No caregivers were around this room or passing medications at this time. Once inside this open unlocked door, the Compliance Officer observed a small black refrigerator sitting on the floor with a small gold combination lock sitting on top. The Compliance Officer was able to access the following medications:

- 3/"Lantanoprost" 0.005% OPH SOLN, prescribed to R3;
- 2/"Insulin Lispro" 100 U/ML, prescribed to R7;
- 1/"Lantus Solostar" 100 units, prescribed to R7; and
- 1/Bisacodyl 10 MG suppository, prescribed to R4.

2. A review of the facility's policy and procedures revealed a document titled "Medication Storage In the Assisted Living Facility" Medications are stored safely, securely, and properly, following the manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier, and in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. The medication supply is accessible only to authorized personnel. ....Medication storage areas, rooms, and carts are kept locked".

3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the medication stored by the assisted living was not stored in a locked room.