THE WATERS OF FORT SMITH, LLC

πŸ“ 5301 WHEELER AVENUE, fort-smith, AR 72901 πŸ“ž 4796463454 πŸ›οΈ 117 beds

Overall Rating

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1/5

Health Inspection

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1/5

Staffing

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3/5

Quality Measures

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3/5

Inspection History Overview

100
Total Violations
9 years of data
$34,463
Total Fines
5 penalties
7
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 9 violations

Tag 0644 D Apr 16, 2025

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 17, 2025
Tag 0850 D Apr 16, 2025

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 17, 2025
Tag 0609 E Mar 18, 2025

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0550 E Jan 8, 2025

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025
Tag 0567 D Jan 8, 2025

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025
Tag 0584 E Jan 8, 2025

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025
Tag 0684 D Jan 8, 2025

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025
Tag 0689 G Jan 8, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025
Tag 0693 D Jan 8, 2025

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

2024 8 violations

Tag 0550 E May 23, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0600 D May 23, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0689 D May 23, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0761 D May 23, 2024

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0805 E May 23, 2024

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0812 F May 23, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0880 E May 23, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024
Tag 0925 E May 23, 2024

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 22, 2024

2023 11 violations

Tag 0641 E Apr 28, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0656 E Apr 28, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0657 E Apr 28, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0661 D Apr 28, 2023

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0690 D Apr 28, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0699 F Apr 28, 2023

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0812 F Apr 28, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: May 28, 2023
Tag 0609 D Mar 30, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 28, 2023
Tag 0684 E Mar 1, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 31, 2023
Tag 0690 E Mar 1, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 31, 2023
Tag 0695 E Mar 1, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 31, 2023

2022 1 violations

Tag 0641 B Dec 8, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 27, 2022

2021 7 violations

Tag 0550 D Dec 3, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022
Tag 0558 D Dec 3, 2021

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022
Tag 0692 D Dec 3, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022
Tag 0695 D Dec 3, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022
Tag 0758 D Dec 3, 2021

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022
Tag 0812 F Dec 3, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022
Tag 0880 D Dec 3, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 2, 2022

2020 13 violations

Tag 0568 F Oct 23, 2020

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0569 E Oct 23, 2020

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0645 D Oct 23, 2020

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0656 D Oct 23, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0688 D Oct 23, 2020

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0689 D Oct 23, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0757 E Oct 23, 2020

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0758 E Oct 23, 2020

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0759 E Oct 23, 2020

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0803 E Oct 23, 2020

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0812 F Oct 23, 2020

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0880 E Oct 23, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2020
Tag 0880 E Jul 8, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 31, 2020

2019 20 violations

Tag 0802 E Dec 12, 2019

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2020
Tag 0812 F Dec 12, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2020
Tag 0835 E Dec 12, 2019

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2020
Tag 0867 E Dec 12, 2019

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 11, 2020
Tag 0760 E Jul 3, 2019

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0550 E May 3, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0580 E May 3, 2019

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0584 C May 3, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0689 E May 3, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0695 E May 3, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0712 E May 3, 2019

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0755 E May 3, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0759 E May 3, 2019

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0760 E May 3, 2019

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0761 E May 3, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0812 F May 3, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0814 D May 3, 2019

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0842 E May 3, 2019

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0880 E May 3, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 2, 2019
Tag 0689 J Jan 23, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 21, 2019

2018 19 violations

Tag 0578 E Jun 22, 2018

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0641 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0644 E Jun 22, 2018

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0655 D Jun 22, 2018

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0656 E Jun 22, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0677 E Jun 22, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0686 E Jun 22, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0689 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0695 D Jun 22, 2018

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0759 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0760 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0803 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0804 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0805 E Jun 22, 2018

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0812 F Jun 22, 2018

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2018
Tag 0686 E Jan 9, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0758 E Jan 9, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0921 F Jan 9, 2018

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0925 F Jan 9, 2018

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018

2017 12 violations

Tag 0159 F Oct 23, 2017

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 10, 2017
Tag 0225 F Oct 23, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 10, 2017
Tag 0226 F Oct 23, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 10, 2017
Tag 0253 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0309 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0322 E Apr 7, 2017

Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0332 E Apr 7, 2017

Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0333 D Apr 7, 2017

Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0364 E Apr 7, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0365 E Apr 7, 2017

Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0371 F Apr 7, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017
Tag 0469 F Apr 7, 2017

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 2 penalties totaling $10,400

$9,750
Fine
December 3, 2021
$650
Fine
March 22, 2021
Average: $5,200 | Range: $650 - $9,750

2020 1 penalties totaling $3,250

$3,250
Fine
July 8, 2020
Average: $3,250 | Range: $3,250 - $3,250

2019 1 penalties totaling $10,205

$10,205
Fine
January 23, 2019
Average: $10,205 | Range: $10,205 - $10,205

2017 1 penalties totaling $10,608

$10,608
Fine
October 23, 2017
Average: $10,608 | Range: $10,608 - $10,608

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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April 28, 2023
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March 30, 2023
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March 1, 2023
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December 8, 2022
0.00

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December 3, 2021
0.00

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October 23, 2020
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Limited Liability company
Independent (Not part of a chain)
045345
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4796463454
Sebastian

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