The July 20, 2025 incident left the resident with a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur after they were found with pain and swelling in their left hip. Hospital staff determined surgery was necessary before the resident could return to the facility.
Yet when federal inspectors reviewed the resident's care plan focus area for falls dated September 12, 2023, they found no evidence the facility had addressed the actual fall with injury that occurred nearly two years later.
The Director of Nursing Services couldn't explain the gap when inspectors interviewed her on August 20. She was unable to provide evidence that staff had developed and implemented a comprehensive person-centered care plan to accurately address the resident's fall with injury.
The care planning failures extended beyond fall documentation. Inspectors found conflicting instructions for transferring a second resident with dementia who had fractured their left kneecap.
Resident ID #2 arrived at the facility in February 2025 with an unspecified fracture of left patella, left hip pain, and dementia. Their care plan, initiated February 11, stated clearly that transfers required total assistance from two staff members using a mechanical lift.
But a separate section of the same care plan told a different story. Under "Special Instructions," staff were directed to use a slide board for transfers as of April 17, 2025.
The mechanical lift and slide board serve entirely different purposes. Mechanical lifts transfer individuals who cannot bear weight or actively assist with moving themselves. Slide boards act as bridges allowing people to move between seated surfaces.
A document from July 29, 2025 labeled "CAA Triggers Summary" indicated the resident was dependent for all transfers, meaning they could not actively assist in moving.
During the same August 20 interview, the Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that two different transfer devices were identified on the care plan. She could not provide evidence that staff had developed a comprehensive care plan indicating which specific transfer device should be used for the resident.
The confusion over transfer methods poses safety risks for residents who rely on staff to move them safely. Using the wrong equipment or technique can result in falls, injuries, or improper handling that causes pain or harm.
Care plans serve as roadmaps for daily resident care, telling staff exactly how to address each person's medical conditions, mobility needs, and safety requirements. When plans contain outdated information or conflicting instructions, residents face increased risks of injury or inadequate care.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to develop comprehensive, person-centered care plans that accurately reflect each resident's current condition and needs. The plans must include measurable actions and timetables, and facilities must update them when residents experience significant changes like falls with injuries.
The inspection found that Grand Islander Center failed to meet these requirements for both residents reviewed. One resident's serious fall and resulting hip fracture went unaddressed in their care planning, while another resident's transfer needs remained unclear due to contradictory instructions.
Both violations received minimal harm ratings, indicating the deficiencies had the potential to cause more than minimal harm but did not result in actual harm to residents at the time of inspection.
The facility must submit a plan of correction detailing how it will address the care planning deficiencies and prevent similar problems in the future. The plan becomes public 14 days after the facility receives the inspection report.
The August inspection was conducted in response to a complaint, though the specific nature of the complaint was not detailed in the public report.
Grand Islander Center, located at 333 Green End Avenue in Middletown, serves residents requiring various levels of long-term care and rehabilitation services. The facility's failure to maintain accurate, up-to-date care plans raises questions about how staff coordinate daily care for vulnerable residents who depend on clear, consistent instructions for their safety and well-being.
Full Inspection Report
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