Pine Grove Manor: Resident Found With Sleeves Tied - MO
The incident occurred sometime during the overnight shift of December 17-18. CNA F discovered the resident's sleeves tied when entering the room that morning. Earlier, the same aide had given the resident medication and watched another staff member feed breakfast. The resident's arms were under a blanket then, with no visible restraints.
The resident has a history of behavioral issues, including yelling and hitting staff members during care. Inspectors noted bruising on the right side of the person's face and arm from a previous fall, but found no new injuries.
Multiple staff members denied knowledge of the restraint. CNA D, assigned to the resident that night, told the Director of Nursing nothing unusual happened overnight. The resident was "his/her normal talkative self" when put to bed and got dressed normally in the morning. When asked about the tied sleeves, CNA D claimed no knowledge of the incident.
LPN C, the resident's night shift nurse, never entered the room during the shift. The resident required no nursing care overnight. The nurse could see into the room through an open door and reported the resident "seemed peaceful."
CNA I worked the night shift but on a different hall and knew nothing about the tied sleeves.
The Director of Nursing interviewed night shift staff after learning of the incident. No one provided information about who tied the resident's sleeves or why.
The Interim Administrator and Director of Nursing acknowledged they never determined who restrained the resident. Both said they expect residents to remain free from restraints.
Federal inspectors cited the facility for failing to protect residents from unauthorized restraints.
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Last verified: August 4, 2026 · Our methodology
PINE GROVE MANOR in SAINT LOUIS, MO was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 22, 2025.
The incident occurred sometime during the overnight shift of December 17-18.
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.