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Health Inspection

Victory Health & Rehabilitation Center

January 15, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN · 512 49th Avenue North
Citations 4
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 79
Provider ID 245544
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Inspection Summary

Victory Health & Rehabilitation Center in MINNEAPOLIS, MN — inspection on January 15, 2026.

Found 4 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0552
Resident Rights Deficiencies

During an interview on 1/15/26 at 9:02 a.m., licensed practical nurse (LPN)-A stated she was not sure about consent when a resident started on a psychotropic medication and would have to talk to her boss.

During an interview on 1/15/26 at 9:02 a.m., the infection preventionist (IP) stated she was not sure about a consent or risk benefit discussion when a resident started on a psychotropic medication and would have to ask the director of nursing (DON).

During an interview on 1/15/26 at 9:04 a.m., the DON provided a psychotropic medications policy and stated consent with risk and benefit discussion was a verbal discussion with the residents and their prescribers.

There was not a process for the facility to document the details.

The DON stated surveyor should reach out to Medical Doctor (MD)-A.A phone call was placed to the MD-A on 1/15/26 at 12:54 p.m., and voicemail left with call back instructions. A return call was not received.The facility's Psychotropic Medication policy dated 4/25/25, identified antidepressants and antianxiety medications were considered psychotropic medication and were subject to prescribing, monitoring and review requirements specific to psychotropic medications.

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During an interview on 1/13/26 at 8:22 a.m., R3's representative (RR)-A stated he was not invited to a recent care conference, and he had concerns about communication with the facility.

R25 R25's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], identified intact cognition, no adverse behaviors, and was independent with wheelchair mobility.

R25's medical record identified the most recent care conference was held on 8/19/25, and no additional care conferences were held.

R25 had an additional quarterly MDS completed on 11/9/25, There was no indication in the progress notes or medical record of any care conference held at the time of this assessment.

During an interview on 1/12/26 at 1:24 p.m., R25 stated he was not invited to a recent care conference, and he would have wanted one to bring up some concerns.

R30 R30's admission MDS dated [DATE], identified R30 had moderate impaired cognition, diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and major depressive disorder. In addition, MDS indicated R30 communicated needs, and understood direction and conversation.

Furthermore, MDS indicated R30 exhibited no adverse behaviors.

R30's medical record lacked documentation of any care conferences.

During interview on 1/15/26 at 1138 a.m., the director of nursing (DON) verified the medical record did not have a care conference documented at any time for R30.

The expectation for care conferences were to be completed within the first 48 hours of admission, quarterly and as necessary.

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F 0553 R14

diabetes, and legal blindness. It further indicated R14 required partial assistance with most ADL's and

R14's medical record indicated the most recent care conference was held on 8/18/25. R14's medical record showed no additional care conferences since 8/18/25.

R14's progress notes (since admission on [DATE]), lacked documentation that a care conference had been completed.

During interview on 1/12/2026 at 2:12 p.m., R14 stated he had not had a care conference since being admitted to the facility.

During interview on 1/15/25 at 9:27 a.m., the DON stated the social worker was responsible for completing care conferences and they should be completed upon admission (within 48 hours) and then quarterly.

The DON verified R14's last care conference was on 8/18/25, R25's was on 8/19/25, and R3's was on 8/20/25. He stated all 3 residents should've had another care conference in December and he expected care conferences to be completed quarterly following admission.

A facility policy titled care conferences dated 9/2013, did not address how often care conferences should be completed.

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provide resident education and update the provider for 1 of 1 resident (R33) who routinely refused

identified intact cognition, no adverse behaviors, was independent with meals and hygiene and had a diagnosis of chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure (CHF).R33's care plan dated 11/8/25, identified he was on a diuretic medication related to CHF.

Interventions included administer diuretic medications as ordered by physician and monitor/document/report adverse reactions to diuretic therapy.R33's orders identified start date of 2/20/25, for bumetanide 1 milligram (mg) tablet, give two tablets two times a day related to CHF.R33's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 11/1/25 through 11/30/25, identified bumetanide was refused 45 out of 60 opportunities.

The MAR dated 12/1/25 through 12/31/25, identified bumetanide was refused 55 out of 62 opportunities.

The MAR dated 1/1/26 through 1/15/26, identified bumetanide was refused 26 out of 29 opportunities.R33's nursing progress notes dated 11/1/25 through 1/15/26, lacked documentation of rationale for the refusal or that the risks and consequences had been discussed.R33's nurse practitioner's visit noted dated 11/12/25, and physician's visit note dated 12/1/25, lacked documentation of diuretic refusal.

During an interview on 1/14/26 at 7:40 a.m., trained medication aide (TMA)-B stated R33 refused his diuretic and if a medication was refused the TMA should update the nurse.During an observation on 1/14/26 at 8:20 a.m., TMA-B prepared R33's morning medications, minus the bumetanide and brought the medications into his room.

During an interview on 1/14/26 at 9:47 a.m., R33 stated he had not wanted his diuretic because it made him go to the bathroom too often.During an interview on 1/14/26 at 9:55 a.m., licensed practica nurse (LPN)-B stated a diuretic was an important medication and if a resident refused that medication more than one to three times, the providers should be updated. LPN-B stated that it would not necessarily be documented in a nursing progress note if a provider was updated on a medication refusal and to check the provider's notes instead.

During an interview on 1/15/26 at 9:15 a.m., Medical Doctor (MD)-B stated if a concern about a medication was brought up to the provider group and it would be in the visit notes. MD-B declined to acknowledge awareness of R33 refusing diuretic medication, however acknowledged there was no documentation his notes or the nurse practitioner notes. MD-B stated if a medication was refused the patient should know the risk and benefits and the provider should be updated if the resident had a change in condition.

During an interview on 1/15/26 at 12:39 p.m., the director of nursing (DON) stated medications should be given as ordered for safety purposes and to help the residents regain health. A diuretic was a high-risk medication, and residents had the right to refuse, however, nursing should have provided and documented education on risks and consequences of diuretic refusal.The facility's Medication Administration policy dated 4/2018, identified if a drug was refused the individual administering the medication shall be coded as indicated on the MAR space provided for that drug and dose.

Additionally, as required or indicated for a medication the individual administering the medication would record in the resident's medical record any complaints or symptoms for which the drug was administered and any results achieved and when those results were observed.

proper containers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MINNEAPOLIS, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Victory Health & Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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