Apple Ridge Care Center
APPLE RIDGE CARE CENTER in WAVERLY, MO — inspection on December 30, 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
During an interview on 12/29/25 at 7:36 P.M.
Licensed Practical nurse (LPN) B said. -He/she heard CMT A yell for assistance on the locked behavioral unit. -Resident #3 was hit on his/her right arm by Resident #2.
There was no redness or swelling noted. -Resident #3 said he/she was only yelling and cursing at Resident #2.
During an interview on 12/30/25 at 1:30 P.M., Administrator said CMT A was not on the locked unit when the resident to resident altercation happened. -He/she would expect the unit to supervised by facility staff all times to prevent altercation and provide protective oversight.
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12/30/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Apple Ridge Care Center
100 West Thomas Avenue Waverly, MO 64096
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During an interview on 12/29/25 at 2:26 P.M. the DON said:-The facility locked behavioral unit should not be left unattended by facility staff. -Resident #3 tends to get upset easily when medications or other cares are delayed. -Resident #3 was very demanding in wanting his/her medications on time, which can cause him/her to become upset.
During an interview on 12/29/25 at 3:08 A.M. CNA C said: -He/she had been instructed to never leave the behavioral unit unsupervised. -At least one staff is on the unit all times. -The behavioral unit is normal staffed with at least a licensed nurse or CMT and one CNA.
During an interview on 12/29/25 at 3:30 P.M. CNA B said the behavioral locked unit always requires staff to remain on the unit.
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