Colonial Care Center: 21% Weight Loss Unreported - CA
The resident lost 9 pounds in January alone, representing a 7.6% weight loss, followed by an additional 15 pounds the following month....
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The resident lost 9 pounds in January alone, representing a 7.6% weight loss, followed by an additional 15 pounds the following month....
Multiple residents reported waiting 20 to 30 minutes for assistance, with some calls going completely unanswered....
The resident explained that her hands were numb due to neuropathy, making her unable to remove the hearing aids independently....
These lab values indicated the resident faced immediate medical risks....
The clothes were described as "stiff" and "rigid" with a musty odor that made them difficult to handle....
Medical records showed no physician's order authorizing urinary catheterization....
The CNA reported that the resident "got out of the bed, grabbed her scrub top, ripped her top, and pulled her hair" during the care episode....
Speech therapy evaluations revealed the patient had a **St....
This represents a fundamental breakdown in the systematic approach required to identify care deficiencies and implement corrective measures....
Despite the CNA's concerns about a possible scabies outbreak and her observations of several residents with rashes, the facility took no immediate action....
Progressive weight loss can lead to muscle wasting, weakened immune function, slower wound healing, and increased susceptibility to infections....
On March 6, 2025, inspectors observed a resident with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and Parkinson's disease who reported 9 out of 10 pain intensity....
On May 30, 2024, the facility's nurse practitioner ordered IV fluids and laboratory tests for the resident due to weakness and lethargy....
The resident required substantial assistance with daily activities and spent most of their time in bed, placing them at high risk for pressure injuries....
This represents a fundamental breakdown in the facility's self-monitoring and improvement processes....
SEO_DESCRIPTION: Fort Wayne nursing home failed infection control protocols during medical procedures, creating contamination risks for vulnerable residents....
The January 24, 2025 federal inspection revealed that the 615 W....
The citation represents the most serious level of nursing home violations, indicating conditions that pose immediate risk to resident health and safety....
The violations occurred with **Resident 62**, who was admitted with atrial fibrillation and required Flecainide Acetate 50 mg twice daily....
The pills were described as small, round, and white with no identifying markers or labels to indicate their contents or intended recipients....