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The Manor Village at Desert Ridge.

Care Facility146 bedsDementia-trained staff(480) 248-3288
Peer rank
Top 47% of Arizona memory care
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Facility · Phoenix
A 146-bed Care Facility with 25 citations on file.
Licensed beds
146
Last inspection
Aug 2024
Last citation
Apr 2026
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The Manor Village at Desert Ridge

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19th%
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
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100
Repeat rank
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Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
41st%
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

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25
total deficiencies
2026-04-23
Complaint Investigation
R9-10-811.B · 1 finding

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R9-10-811.BA.A.C. § RR9-10-811.B
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-811.B

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure electronic residents' medical records were safeguarded to prevent unauthorized access. The deficient practice posed a risk of protected, sensitive resident health information being disclosed without the resident’s consent or knowledge.   Findings include: 1.   During an environmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officers observed a laptop left unlocked and unattended in the memory care unit. The Compliance Officers were able to navigate the system on the unattended laptop and had access to the resident’s medical records. 2. In the exit interview, the findings were discussed with E1, and no additional information was provided.

2025-12-22
Complaint Investigation
No findings
2025-11-25
Complaint Investigation
R9-10-807.H · 2 findings
R9-10-807.HA.A.C. § RR9-10-807.H
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-807.H

Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident’s written notice of termination of residency in subsection (G) included the date of notice; the reason for termination; the policy for refunding fees, charges, or deposits; the deposition of a resident’s fees, charges, and deposits; and contact information for the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.   Findings include: 1. In an interview, E1 reported that R2 was given a termination of residency due to the facility no longer being able to meet the needs of the resident after R2’s hospital stays. E1 reported R1 initiated termination of residency after being told R2 could no longer return and verbally gave R1 a 14-day notice.   2. A review of R2’s medical record revealed there was no written documentation of a notice of termination issued to R1 on behalf of R2.    3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the manager failed to ensure R2’s written notice of termination of residency included the date of notice; The reason for termination; the policy for refunding fees, charges, or deposits; the deposition of a resident’s fees, charges, and deposits; and contact information for the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. There was no documentation available for review at the time of the survey to reflect that the above requirement was met.

R9-10-807.IA.A.C. § RR9-10-807.I
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-807.I

Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to provide a copy of the resident’s current service plan and documentation of the resident’s freedom from infectious tuberculosis when the manager provided the written notice of termination of residency.   Findings include:   1. In an interview, E1 reported that R2 was given a termination of residency due to the facility no longer being able to meet the needs of the resident after R2’s hospital stays. E1 reported R1 initiated termination of residency after being told R2 could no longer return and verbally gave R1 a 14-day notice.   2. A review of R2’s medical record revealed there was no documentation that the manager provided a copy of the resident’s current service plan and documentation of the resident’s freedom from infectious tuberculosis when termination of residency was initiated.   3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that E1 failed to ensure a copy of the resident’s current service plan and documentation of the resident’s freedom from infectious tuberculosis was provided when R1 was provided the termination of residency on R2’s behalf.

2025-09-17
Complaint Investigation
R9-10-807.B.1 · 4 findings
R9-10-807.B.1A.A.C. § RR9-10-807.B.1
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-807.B.1

Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure before or at the time of acceptance of an individual, the individual submitted documentation dated within 90 calendar days before the assisted living facility accepted the individual, that included if the individual required continuous medical services; continuous or intermittent nursing services; or restraints; and was dated and signed by a physician, registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or physician assistant; for two out of seven sampled residents.   Findings include:   1. A review of R6’s medical record contained a blank document titled “Determination for Admission", which did not include if R6 required continuous medical services, continuous or intermittent nursing services, or restraints, and was dated and signed by a physician, registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or physician assistant.     2. A review of R7’s medical record contained a document titled “Determination for Admission” dated July 25, 2024, which reflected that R7 required continuous nursing services.     3. In an interview, E1 reviewed R6’s and R7’s medical records and acknowledged that there was no documentation available to reflect that the above requirement had been met.

R9-10-807.EA.A.C. § RR9-10-807.E
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-807.E

Based on record review and interview, before or within five working days after a resident's acceptance by an assisted living facility, the manager failed to obtain on the residency agreement, the signature of the resident, the resident's representative, the resident's legal guardian, or another individual who has been designated by the individual under A.R.S § 36-3221 to make health care decisions on the individual's behalf for one of seven residents sampled.    Findings include: 1. A review of R3's medical record revealed a residency agreement; however, the residency agreement was not signed by R3 or R3's representative. Based on R3's date of acceptance, this documentation was required.   2. In an interview, E1 reviewed R3's medical record. E1 acknowledged that R3's documented residency agreement did not include the signature of the identified resident or their representative.

R9-10-808.C.1.cA.A.C. § RR9-10-808.C.1.c
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-808.C.1.c

Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a caregiver or assistant caregiver provided a resident with assistance with activities of daily living according to the resident's service plan for two of seven sampled residents.         Findings include:         1.  A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan dated June 2, 2025, for directed care. The service plan indicated R1 required the following assistance: - grooming personal hygiene twice daily; - dressing twice daily; - toileting assistance three times daily; - bathing twice weekly.       2.  A review of R1’s medical record contained a document titled “Monthly task log” dated September 2025, which reflected “INF (information only)” and did not reflect that R1 was provided assistance with activities of daily living according to R1’s service plan.     3.   A review of R6's medical record revealed a service plan dated September 3, 2025, for directed care. The service plan indicated R6 required the following assistance: - transfer and escort assistance; - grooming twice daily; - dressing twice daily; - toileting three times daily; - bathing one time per day every week on Wednesday and Saturday.       4.  A review of R6’s medical record contained a document titled “Monthly task log” dated September 2025, which reflected the above services were not provided for various days, and did not reflect that R6 was provided assistance with activities of daily living according to R6’s service plan.     5.  In an interview, E1 reviewed R1’s and R6’s medical records and acknowledged that the medical records did not reflect that the residents were provided assistance with activities of daily living according to the residents’ service plans.

R9-10-810.AA.A.C. § RR9-10-810.A
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-810.A

Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a resident or the resident’s representative received a written copy of the resident rights. Findings include:  1. A review of R3's medical record revealed no documentation to indicate R3 was given a written copy of the resident rights in subsection (C). 2. In an interview, E13 acknowledged there was no documentation to indicate R3 was given a written copy of the resident rights on R3's date of acceptance.

2025-06-11
Complaint Investigation
R9-10-808.C.1.g · 1 finding
R9-10-808.C.1.gA.A.C. § RR9-10-808.C.1.gRepeat
Verbatim citation text · A.A.C. § RR9-10-808.C.1.g

Based on record review, observation, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a caregiver documented assistance with activities of daily living according to the service plans for two of two sampled residents. Findings include:   1. A review of R1’s medical record revealed a service plan dated June 3, 2025, that reflected R1 required the following assistance: dressing twice daily and escorts twice daily. A review of R1’s June 2025 “Monthly task log did not reflect that R1 was assisted with escorts twice daily on June 1, 2025, and dressing assistance twice daily from June 1, 2025, through June 10, 2025.     2. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a service plan dated June 3, 2025, that reflected R2 required the following assistance: ambulation assistance three times daily, transferring assistance three times daily, grooming twice daily, dressing twice daily, and toileting three times daily. A review of R2’s June 2025 “Monthly Task Log” did not reflect that R2 was assisted with ambulation twice daily on June 1, 2025, June 3, 2025 through June 8, 2025, and June 10, 2025, assisted with grooming/personal hygiene, dressing, and toileting on June 1, 2025, June 3, 2025 through June 8, 2025, and June 10, 2025.   3. In an interview, E1 and E2 reviewed R1’s and R2’s service plans and documentation of services provided and acknowledged at the time of the survey, R1’s and R2’s documentation did not reflect that R1 and R2 were provided the above services.  This is a repeat deficiency from the complaint investigation conducted on September 30, 2024.

2024-09-30
Complaint Investigation
A.A.C. · 6 findings
A.A.C.
Verbatim citation text

Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the governing authority failed to ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) \'a7 36-411, for one of five sampled personnel. The deficient practice posed a risk if the individuals were a danger to a vulnerable population. Findings include: 1. A.R.S. \'a7 36-411.A. states: "A. Except as provided in subsection F of this section, as a condition of licensure or continued licensure of a residential care institution, a nursing care institution or a home health agency and as a condition of employment in a residential care institution, a nursing care institution or a home health agency, employees and owners of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies, contracted persons of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies or volunteers of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies who provide medical services, nursing services, behavioral health services, health-related services, home health services or direct supportive services and who have not been subject to the fingerprinting requirements of a health professional's regulatory board pursuant to title 32 shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards that are issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1 or shall apply for a fingerprint clearance card within twenty working days of employment or beginning volunteer work or contracted work." 2. A review of E4's personnel record revealed an invalid fingerprint clearance card that expired September 19, 2024, and no documentation that E4 applied for a new fingerprint clearance card. 3. A review of R2's and R3's medical record revealed medication administration records dated August 2024 and September 2024 which reflected E4 provided medication administration services on various times and dates. 4. In an interview, E1 acknowledged E4's fingerprint clearance card was expired and reported being unaware of E4's fingerprint status.

A.A.C.Repeat
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Based on documentation review, record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver's skills and knowledge were verified and documented before the caregiver provided physical health services, for one of three caregivers sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if the employees did not have the skills and knowledge required to ensure the health and safety of residents. Findings include: 1. A review of E3's personnel records revealed no documented verification of E3's skills and knowledge. 2. A review of R2's and R3's medical record revealed a medication administration record dated August 2024 and September 2024, reflected E3 provided medication administration services on various dates. 3. In an interview, E1 reviewed and acknowledged E3's personnel file did not contain documented verification of E3's skills and knowledge. This is a repeat deficiency from the complaint investigation conducted on February 1, 2024.

A.A.C.Repeat
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Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver or an assistant caregiver received orientation specific to the duties to be performed before providing assisted living services to a resident, for one of four sampled caregivers and assistant caregivers. Findings include: 1. A review of E1's personnel record revealed no documentation of completed orientation, based on E1's hire date orientation was required. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged E1's personnel record did not include documentation of orientation. This is a repeat deficiency from the complaint investigation conducted on February 1, 2024.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for three of three sampled residents reviewed. Findings include: 1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan August 23, 2024. R1's service plan reflected R1 would be provided assistance with bathing every Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday, grooming once daily, dressing two times daily, toileting every four hours daily. There was no documentation to show the above services were provided to R1. 2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan dated December 14, 2023. R2's service plan reflected R2 would be provided assistance with bathing, grooming/personal hygiene three times daily, dressing three time daily, and toileting five times daily. A document titled "Monthly Task Log" dated August 2024 and September 2024 reflected "documented by exception". There was no documentation to show the above services were provided to R2. 3. A review of R3's medical record revealed a service plan dated August 23, 2024. R3's service plan reflected R3 would be provided assistance with bathing every Wednesday and Saturday, grooming/personal hygiene four times daily, dressing twice daily, toileting assistance every two hours daily. There was no documentation to show the above services were provided to R3. 4. In an interview, E1 reviewed R1's, R2's, and R3's medical records and reported the facility documents on exception and does not document the services provided to the residents.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the service plan for a resident who received directed care services included skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections, for three of three residents. Findings include: 1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a service plan August 23, 2024. R1's service plan did not include skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections. 2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan dated April 26, 2024. R2's service plan did not include skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections. 3. A review of R3's medical record revealed a service plan dated August 23, 2024. R3's service plan R3's service plan did not include skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections. 4. In an interview, E1 reviewed and acknowledged R1's, R2's, and R3's service plans did not include skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores and infections.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure when a resident had an accident, emergency, or injury resulting in the resident needing medical services, a caregiver immediately notified the resident's primary care provider, for one of one residents sampled who had an accident, emergency, or injury resulting in the resident needing medical services. Findings include: R9-10-101.110. "Immediate" means without delay. 1. A review of R2's medical record revealed an incident report dated August 6, 2024 in which 911 was contacted due to R2 feeling like lava was in R2's stomach and R2 was taken to the hospital by emergency medical services. However, R2's primary care physician (PCP) was not notified of the incident immediately. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged there was no documentation to reflected R2's physician was notified.

2024-08-22
Other Visit
No findings
2024-07-19
Complaint Investigation
No findings
2024-05-15
Complaint Investigation
A.A.C. · 2 findings
A.A.C.
Verbatim citation text

Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, for two of six residents reviewed, the health care institution failed to provide appropriate first aid to a non-injured resident who had fallen, appeared to be uninjured, and was unable to reasonably recover independently. The deficient practice posed a risk as the facility called 911 instead of providing first aid to a non-injured resident by assisting them off the floor after a fall. Findings include: 1. In record review, the personnel records reviewed for E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, and E8, and E9 included documention the personnel received training on fall prevention and fall recovery. 2. In documentation review, the Department received a report from O1, which documented, "4/2/2024... 1:52 am...Staff failed to recover patient [R1] per ARS 36-420... Patient found supine on floor in bathroom in no distress... states... slipped of the toilet and needs help up... denies injury, 3 staff members on scene state they cannot lift [R1] up... they have no hoyer or other lift device. Patient lifted to wheelchair and transferred to recliner by LT52 without incident... has no additional needs." 3. In documentation review, the Department received a report from O1, which documented, "4/4/2024... 1:18 am... Staff failed to recover patient [R2] ... found patient laying in the prone position next to ... bed... Staff... states patient rolled out of bed... they need help lifting patient back into bed. Staff states patient is a hospice patient and hospice states they are on their way and will take care of the patient. Hospice nurse says they do not need patient transported... Pt is alert and oriented times three. Staff states this is a normal baseline for patient... facility had four staff members present... states that they need help lifting the patient into bed... did not assist the fire department in lifting the patient in the bed...". 4. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, and E2, who reported all employees received fall prevention and fall recovery training, which included a video on fall recovery. E1 and E2 acknowledged, however, the night shift employees called for emergency services for R1 and R2 and reported they were unable to lift the residents from the floor.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, for one of seven caregivers reviewed, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver provided documentation of completion of a caregiver training program approved by the Department or the Board of Examiners for Nursing Care Institution Administrator and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board). The deficient practice posed a risk if a caregiver was not qualified to provide the required services, and the Department was provided false and misleading information. Findings include: 1. In record review, E6 was hired as a caregiver on November 23, 2022, and worked night shifts at the facility. E6's personnel record included a caregiver certificate from GSDM Healthcare Academy ALTP #0102, dated November 19, 2012. 2. In documentation review, a review of the website for caregiver certification verification, revealed the GSDM Healthcare Academy operated as an approved training program from September 13, 2004, through September 30, 2012, and was not in operation on November 19, 2012, (the date of E6's caregiver certificate). 3. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1 and E2, who acknowledged E6 did not provide documentation of completion of a caregiver training program approved by the Department or the NCIA Board as required.

2024-04-02
Complaint Investigation
No findings
2024-03-21
Complaint Investigation
No findings
2024-02-01
Complaint Investigation
A.A.C. · 4 findings
A.A.C.
Verbatim citation text

Based on record review and interview, for four of four employees reviewed, the governing authority failed to document an effort made to contact an employee's previous employer to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to a person's fitness to work in the facility. A.R.S. \'a7 36-411(C) Owners shall make documented, good faith efforts to: 1. Contact previous employers to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to a person's fitness to work in a residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency.. Findings include: 1. In record review, the personnel records for E6 (hired September 25, 2023, as a caregiver), E7, (hired April 13, 2023, as a caregiver), E8, (hired September 13, 2023, as a caregiver), and E9, (hired on November 13, 2023, as a caregiver), did not include documentation the facility made a good faith effort to contact previous employers, to obtain information or recommendations relevant to the person's fitness to work in the facility. 2. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5, who acknowledged the personnel records for E6, E7, E8, and E9 did not include documentation the facility made a good faith effort to contact the caregivers' previous employers.

High Risk
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Based on record review, and interview, the administrator failed to report an alleged incident of abuse according to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) \'a7 46-454. The deficient practice posed a risk as the Department was unable to assess if there was an immediate health and safety concern for residents who resided in the assisted living facility. Findings include: 1. A.R.S. \'a7 46-454(A) states: " A. A health professional, emergency medical technician, home health provider, hospital intern or resident, speech, physical or occupational therapist, long-term care provider, social worker, peace officer, medical examiner, guardian, conservator, fire protection personnel, developmental disabilities provider, employee of the department of economic security or other person who has responsibility for the care of a vulnerable adult and who has a reasonable basis to believe that abuse, neglect or exploitation of the adult has occurred shall immediately report or cause reports to be made of such reasonable basis to a peace officer or to the adult protective services central intake unit. The guardian or conservator of a vulnerable adult shall immediately report or cause reports to be made of such reasonable basis to the superior court and the adult protective services central intake unit. All of the above reports shall be made immediately by telephone or online.." 2. Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R9-10-101(110) states "Immediate" means "without delay." 3. In record review, R1's medical record (received directed care services) included documentation of an "Incident Form," dated April 12, 2023, "Resident... continuously bothers resident R10 because of [R1's] condition and capabilities... believes [R10] is a small child who needs help... continues to physically bother... such as grabbing ... in different areas... while staff tries to separate the two [R1] gets physically and verbally aggressive towards staff and other residents around [R1]. Today...[R1] had... hands in between [R10]'s legs... I did try to stop it, [R1] got physically and verbally aggressive with me. [R1]'s intentions were unclear while trying to explain why [R1] had ... hands between [R10]'s legs but [R10] was clearly in distress and uncomfortable." 4. In record review, R1's medical record included documentation of an "Incident Form," dated January 13, 2024, at 6:34am, which documented, "At approximately 5:45am, during brief change, resident was very combative, hitting the caregiver, calling ... names and telling ... going to shoot ... between the eyes. As the resident was hitting the caregiver the caregiver touched residents arm ... to stop the hitting... the resident stated "I don't like that Bitch, get ... out of here."... We left. It was not until later, when I passed the meds to [R1] ... [R1] showed me the bruise on ... right arm... didn't complaint of pain at that time... let the caregiver know I have to report the injury and ... charted..." 5. R1's record included a "log entry," dated January 13, 2024, which documented, "At approximately 5:45am, this writer and caregiver was attempting to brief change resident, when [R1] began hitting the caregiver... caregiver defended .. self by grabbing the residents arm to stop the hitting, [R1's] arm was hurt during that process. There is a large bruise on resident's right arm. A log entry dated January 14, 2024, documented, "Visible bruising and swelling on resident's right arm noted, resident also stated, "it hurts", when asked. Offered Tylenol for pain, resident refused. A log note by E4, dated January 15, 2024, documented, "If [R1] becomes aggressive during cares, stop and reapproach." 6. During an interview, E3 reviewed the incident forms with the Compliance Officer. E3 reported the date of the April 12, 2023, incident was incorrect, and an interview with E10 revealed the incident actually occurred two - three months ago. E10 was a witness to the incident and documented the incident on the incident form. E3 reported the facility's policy is that caregiver's are to report incidents of suspected abuse to a manager, and document the notification on the Incident Form. 7. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, E3, and E4 who acknowledged the incidents were not reported, as required, per A.R.S. \'a7 46-454(A), and an investigation, including documentation of immediate action to stop the suspected abuse, and actions taken by the manager to prevent the suspected abuse from occurring in the future.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review, and interview, for one of four caregivers reviewed, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver's skills and knowledge were verified and documented before the caregiver provided physical health services or behavioral health services, and according to policies and procedures. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk to residents, if a caregiver did not have the documented skills and knowledge to provide care and services for a resident. Findings include: 1. In record review, the personnel record for E6 (hired on September 25, 2023, as a caregiver) did not include documentation of the verification of E6's skills and knowledge. 2. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5, who acknowledged the personnel record for E6 did not include documentation of the verification of E6's skills and knowledge.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review, and interview, for three of four caregivers reviewed, the manager failed to ensure that before providing assisted living services, a caregiver received orientation specific to the duties to be performed by the caregiver. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk to residents if a caregiver did not receive the required orientation. Findings include: 1. In record review, the personnel records for E6 (hired September 25, 2023, as a caregiver), E7, (hired April 13, 2023, as a caregiver), E8, (hired September 13, 2023, as a caregiver), and E9, (hired on November 13, 2023, as a caregiver), did not include documentation the caregivers received orientation. 2. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5, who acknowledged the personnel records did not include documentation the caregivers received orientation.

2024-01-02
Complaint Investigation
A.A.C. · 5 findings
A.A.C.
Verbatim citation text

Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the health care institution failed to administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. The deficient practice posed a risk as organized instruction and information related to resident care and safety was not implemented. Findings include: 1. A review of facility documentation revealed a policy and procedure titled "Falls." The policy and procedure documented" ... team members will receive education on the fall policy and fall prevention. The training may include, but is not limited to: the [center] Fall Policy, Awareness of trip hazards within the community, Proper use of mobility aids, benefits of regular exercise and balance and mobility training, benefits of proper nutrition and hydration." The policy did not include training for staff on fall recovery. 2. In record review, the personnel records for E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, and E9 did not include documention the personnel received training on fall recovery. 3. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, and E3 who acknowledged the policy and procedures for training personnel on falls did not include training on fall recovery, and the personnel records did not include documentation the personnel received the training at the facility.

High Risk
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Based on record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure if the manager had reasonable basis, according to A.R.S. \'a7 46-454, to believe abuse or neglect had occurred on the premises or while a resident was receiving services from an assisted living facility's manager, caregiver, or assistant caregiver, the manager documented the report in subsection (J)(2). The deficient practice posed a risk as the Center failed to properly document the report of suspected abuse. Findings include: 1. R9-10-803.J.2 requires: J. If a manager has a reasonable basis, according to A.R.S. \'a7 46-454, to believe abuse, neglect or exploitation has occurred on the premises or while a resident is receiving services from an assisted living facility's manager, caregiver, or assistant caregiver, the manager shall: 2. Report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the resident according to A.R.S. \'a7 46-454; 2. In record, R1's medical record included documentation of an "Incident Report," (IR), dated December 18, 2023, which indicated R1 was involved in a physical altercation with another resident, and had two skin tears; to the left hand and right forearm. A log note documented R2 entered R1's room and allegedly grabbed R1, and caused the skin tears. The record did not include documentation the alleged abuse was reported according to subsection (J)(2). 3. In observation, R1 was observed to have a bandage covering the left hand. 4. During an interview, E1 reported R2 caused the injury to R1, [E1] contacted the Department to request assistance, and then reported the alleged resident to resident abuse, as required. E1 acknowledged the resident's record did not include documentation of the report of the alleged abuse.

A.A.C.
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Based on observation, record review and interview, for one of four residents reviewed, the manager failed to ensure a resident's written service plan included a description of the resident's medical or health problems, including physical, behavioral, cognitive, or functional conditions or impairments. The deficient practice posed a risk to a resident if the service plan did not include a description of the resident's condition, for which services were to be provided. Findings include: "Service plan" means a written description of a resident's need for supervisory care services, personal care services, directed care services, ancillary services, or behavioral health services and the specific assisted living services to be provided to the resident. 1. In record review, R3's service plan, dated September 18, 2023, (received personal care services, and had diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia, Transient Ischemic Attacks, Insomnia, and Degeneration of Lumbar) included documentation R3 had a fall with injury, requiring medical services on June 6, 2023, July 12, 2023, September 20, 2023, September 22, 2023, and December 7, 2023. R3's service plan section titled, "Fall Potential," documented "Resident will maintain and/or maximize current level of function with fall potential... Care staff to notify LPN on duty, Wellness Director/Coordinator and POA of any falls." The service plan did not include documentation of R3's falls, injuries, or services provided to ensure R3's safety. 2. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, and E3, who acknowledged R3's service plan did not include R3's falls and services provided.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review and interview, for two of four residents reviewed, the manager failed to ensure a resident had a written service plan which was signed and dated by the resident or resident's representative, the manager, and if a review was required, by the nurse or medical practitioner (MP) who reviewed the service plan. This posed a health and safety risk if the resident or resident's representative, the manager, and the resident's MP or nurse did not acknowledge the services that were to be provided. Findings include: 1. In record review, R1's medical record (received directed care and medication administration services) included a service plan dated December 11, 2023, and a service plan dated September 13, 2023. The service plans were not signed and dated as reviewed by the resident or resident's representative, the manager, and the MP or nurse. 2. In record review, R3's medical record (received personal care and medication administration services) included service plans dated September 18, 2023, and April 4 2023. The service plans were not signed and dated as reviewed by the resident or resident's representative, the manager, and the MP or nurse. 3. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, and E3, who acknowledged the service plans were not signed and dated by the resident or resident's representative, the manager, and signed and dated as reviewed by the nurse or MP, as required.

A.A.C.
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Based on record review and interview, for one resident reviewed, who had injuries that resulted in the resident needing medical services, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver documented any action taken to prevent the accident, emergency, or injury from occurring in the future. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk to a resident if action to prevent an accident, emergency or injury was not identified, documented, and implemented, to ensure a resident's safety. Findings include: 1. In record review, R3's medical record (received personal care services) included a document titled, "Incident Form," for the dates: June 6, 2023, July 12, 2023, September 20, 2023, September 22, 2023, and December 7, 2023. The documentation indicated R3 had a fall with injury resulting in the need for medical services. The documentation did not include action taken to prevent the accident, emergency, or injury from occurring in the future. 2. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, E2, and E3, who acknowledged R3 had falls, with injuries resulting in the need for medical services, and the caregiver did not document action taken to prevent the accident, emergency, or injury from occurring in the future.

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