Artis Senior Living of West Shore.

“Freezer in 100-hall measured at 10°F at 2:55 PM and 18°F at 5:04 PM (required 0°F or below). No thermometer present in 300-hall freezer.”

“Resident #5's initial medical evaluation did not indicate whether the resident was able to self-administer medications, a required component of the medical evaluation form.”

“Resident #4's annual medical evaluation did not include blood pressure, temperature, health status, and cognitive functioning documentation.”

“Two incidents of resident-to-resident physical altercation resulting in injury. First incident: resident #2 hit resident #3 in the mouth, grabbed wrist, and scratched arm causing bleeding lip, forearm scratch, and wrist pain/swelling. Second incident: resident #1 punched staff during shower; staff member grabbed and held resident #1's arm causing skin tears. Staff member was terminated.”

“Open toothpaste bottle in toothbrush holder and unopened toothpaste box discovered in room #416. Items labeled with poison control warnings. None of facility residents assessed to be safe around poisons.”

“Green upholstered chair in resident room #101 observed with arms heavily soiled with dark black/brown substance appearing to be dirt, creating a hazard.”

“Multiple incidents of resident-to-resident physical abuse occurred: on one date at 12:25 PM, a resident pushed another resident causing a fall and head bruise; on another date at 8:15 PM, a resident grabbed and pushed another resident's head against a wall causing a head lump; on a third date at 6:45 PM, a resident hit and pushed another resident to the ground causing shoulder and hip pain requiring ER visit. This is a repeated violation from 07/09/2024.”

“Residents were observed in multiple physical altercations resulting in injuries. On one occasion, Resident 1 punched Resident 2 in the head causing a laceration on the left side of the face and below the eye and a skin tear on the left ear. On another occasion, Resident 3 kicked Resident 4 in the private area causing Resident 4 to fall on top of Resident 3. On a third occasion, Resident 1 pushed and punched Resident 4 on the right side of the face causing red discoloration on Resident 4's right eyebrow. On a fourth occasion, Resident 3 pushed Resident 5 into the kitchen island, resulting in a cut to Resident 5's chin which required sutures.”

“An alleged abuse incident on 07/04/2023 involving a physical altercation between two residents resulting in injuries was not timely reported to the Area Agency on Aging, and an Act 13 form was not completed and sent to the AAA within 48 hours of the incident as required.”

“On 07/04/2023, Resident #1 and Resident #2 were engaged in a physical altercation wherein Resident #2 sustained injuries including a laceration to the bridge of the nose and left corner of the mouth.”

“Resident #3 was admitted to the Secure Dementia Care Unit (SDCU), but the resident's initial support plan was completed outside of the required 72-hour window following admission.”

“The support plan for Resident #1 marked behavioral needs (irritability, agitation, aggression, communication of needs) and other needs as "Not Applicable" despite physician notes indicating the resident had become aggressive and agitation had been increasing. The support plan failed to address identified physical, medical, social, cognitive and safety needs.”

“A 31 oz. container of Kettle Kleen with poison label was unlocked, unattended, and accessible to all residents in the secured dementia care unit. All residents were assessed as incapable of recognizing and using poisons safely.”

“Emergency telephone numbers including nearest hospital and fire department were not posted on or by telephones in the community center and room 403.”

“The last fire drill conducted during sleeping hours was on 06/19/2023 at 5:54am. The previous sleeping hours fire drill was on 10/18/2022, exceeding the required 6-month interval.”

“Resident 3's medical evaluation dated 12/19/2022 did not include height, weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, and temperature.”

“Resident 5's prescribed medication was not administered on 6/12/23 because the medication was not available in the home. This is a repeated violation from 05/25/2022.”