Ararat Nursing: No Background Checks for Staff - CA
The certified nursing assistant has worked at the facility for 27 years under the same conditions....
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The certified nursing assistant has worked at the facility for 27 years under the same conditions....
She said it herself, during an interview with federal inspectors....
They required one-person assistance for toileting and transfers, plus supervision for eating, walking and bed mobility....
The physical therapist's documentation of the incident should have triggered immediate reporting to administrators under federal nursing home regulations....
The incident occurred during routine personal care at Excel Care at Manalapan when CNA #1 and CNA #2 were changing Resident #43....
The discharge papers clearly documented the infection and included a prescription for eight remaining doses of antibiotics....
The resident's guardian told inspectors she had notified the facility multiple times about the problem....
Federal inspectors assigned an Immediate Jeopardy finding to the facility following a complaint investigation completed August 13, 2025....
Because of that feeding tube, her physician placed her on Enhanced Barrier Precautions in early April 2025....
The employee entered the security code, disarmed the door alarm, and opened the door....
Federal inspectors found the facility failed to protect residents from physical abuse by other residents....
The elopement occurred at 2:45 p.m....
Federal inspectors observed the infection control failures during a complaint investigation at Benefis Senior Services - Grandview on August 12....
Both residents have dementia and depend on staff to help them participate in programs....
During assessments, she disclosed her use of drugs and alcohol to the facility's Social Services Director....
Staff L, a certified nursing aide with a staffing agency, was assisting residents with transfers on her second day at the facility....
The medication error wasn't discovered until July 19, when someone finally noticed the discrepancy....
The incident came to light during a federal investigation into bruises found on the resident....
Each time, she reported severe pain....
A sign above the patient's bed clearly notified staff of this requirement....