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Montereau Inc: Nursing Staff Shortages Found - OK

Healthcare Facility
Montereau, Inc.
Tulsa, OK  ·  4/5 stars

On October 27, inspectors watched as LPN #2 left an unlocked treatment cart next to the nursing station on the second floor and walked away. The cart contained insulin, lidocaine pain patches, Narcan opioid reversal medication, and antiseptic solutions. Staff behind the nurses' station gradually dispersed, leaving the cart completely unattended by 2:01 p.m.

When LPN #2 returned two minutes later, they told inspectors the key was kept "under the trash bags in the open compartment on the side of the cart" for "easy access." The nurse acknowledged medications were stored on the cart and said the protocol required keeping carts locked, but had "no answer for why the cart was unlocked and unattended."

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LPN #2 then walked away again without locking the cart.

Another nurse, LPN #3, eventually locked the cart at 2:14 p.m. and told LPN #2 to "Keep that cart locked."

The next day, inspectors found a second treatment cart unlocked on the first floor. This cart sat around the corner from the nurses' desk with the lock facing away from view. The Director of Nursing walked past the unlocked cart without acknowledging it.

A nursing assistant stopped at the cart to grab gloves and entered a resident's room while the cart remained unlocked.

LPN #1 told inspectors they "forgot to lock the cart" when confronted about the violation.

The Director of Nursing told inspectors that carts should be locked when out of sight and keys should be kept on nursing staff, not stored in open compartments. The facility operates six treatment carts and six medication carts total.

Both violations occurred during regular afternoon hours when residents and visitors move freely through the facility.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Montereau, Inc. from 2025-11-21 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Quick Answer

Montereau, Inc. in Tulsa, OK was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 21, 2025.

On October 27, inspectors watched as LPN #2 left an unlocked treatment cart next to the nursing station on the second floor and walked away.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Montereau, Inc.?
On October 27, inspectors watched as LPN #2 left an unlocked treatment cart next to the nursing station on the second floor and walked away.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Tulsa, OK, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Montereau, Inc. or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 375460.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Montereau, Inc.'s history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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