The Vistas At Bettendorf
The Vistas at Bettendorf in Bettendorf, IA — inspection on October 23, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Review of the electronic health record (EHR) revealed a [Name redacted} Wound Physician's Initial Wound Evaluation & Management Summary, dated 9/15/25, revealed a Diabetic Wound of the Left, Medial Heel Full Thickness.
The summary indicated, in part: Etiology (type) Diabetic; Duration: less than 1 days.Estimated Time to Heal: 2-4 months.Wound Size (L x W x D): 3.0 x 6.0 x 0.1 cm (centimeter).
During an interview on 10/22/25 at 10:32 AM, Resident #1 family representative sated the facility did not tell them of the development of the resident's diabetic foot ulcer.
They stated they were not aware of the wound, and learned of it when the Wound Care provider came to the resident's room to provide care during their visit.
During an interview on 10/23/25 at 10:24 AM, the MDS Coordinator reported the nurse who found the wound first is responsible for notifying the family that same day.
During an interview on 10/23/25 at 12:02 PM, the ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated she expected nursing staff to notify the family of any change of condition, new wounds, new medication orders, any new orders, any behavioral changes.
She would also expect them to document the notification in the progress notes the same day.A review of the Facility Policy titled: Change in a Resident's Condition or Status, dated as last revised December 2016 and had the following documentation:1.
Unless otherwise instructed by the resident, a nurse will notify the resident's representative when:a.
The resident is involved in any accident or incident that results in an injury including injuries of an unknown source;b.
There is a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status;c.
There is a need to change the resident's room assignment;d. A decision has been made to discharge the resident from the facility; and/ore. It is necessary to transfer the resident to a hospital/treatment center.2.
Except in medical emergencies, notifications will be made within twenty-four (24) hours of a change occurring in the resident's medical/mental condition or status.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.
For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Building
COMPLETED
10/23/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Vistas at Bettendorf
2500 Grant Street Bettendorf, IA 52722
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Review of the facility policy titled Physician Orders, Approval Signature of Administer dated 10/13/25, directed: a.
The individual administering the medication must initial the resident's MAR on the appropriate line after administering medications.b.
Topical medications used in treatments must be recorded on the resident's treatment record.c. If a drug is withheld, refused, or given at a time other than the scheduled time, the individual administering the medication shall note in the EMAR with the appropriate code and make a progress note as to why med was not given.
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