Haven of Sandpointe: Drug Storage Failures Cited - AZ
The violation, documented on August 13, covered both general drugs and controlled substances. Controlled medications carry a higher security requirement, stored in separately locked compartments to prevent diversion or accidental access. Inspectors found the facility was not meeting that standard.
The scope and severity rating assigned was Level E, meaning inspectors identified the problem as a pattern rather than an isolated incident, and concluded there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents, even though no actual harm was documented at the time of the inspection.
That distinction matters. A single unlocked drawer might be a lapse. A pattern means inspectors saw enough instances to conclude this was how the facility operated.
Haven of Sandpointe was cited for nine deficiencies total during the inspection. The drug storage failure was one piece of a broader picture inspectors assembled that day.
The facility reported correcting the medication storage violation by September 18, 2025, more than five weeks after inspectors walked out the door.
What the correction looked like, and whether the underlying conditions that produced a pattern of unsecured medications were actually addressed, the inspection report does not say.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Haven of Sandpointe, LLC from 2025-08-13 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.
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HAVEN OF SANDPOINTE, LLC in YUMA, AZ was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 13, 2025.
The violation, documented on August 13, covered both general drugs and controlled substances.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.