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The resident had scored a **3 out of 15** on the Brief Interview for Mental Status assessment, indicating severe cognitive impairment.

During an interview, R3 described being placed on a bedpan by staff and then waiting **four hours** before anyone responded to her call light for removal.

The inspection revealed multiple instances where beef was served for up to four consecutive meals, and poultry for three consecutive meals.

On March 9, 2025, R103 attacked another severely cognitively impaired resident (R83) three separate times within a 45-minute period.

Inspectors documented multiple breakdowns in the facility's response to this infectious disease emergency.

This omission proved critical, as the resident's condition deteriorated during her stay.

The facility neglected to create goals and interventions specifically designed to mitigate potential accidents, hazards, and the risk of drug overdose.

EDGERTON, WI - A comprehensive state inspection at Edgerton Care Center, Inc.

Three residents were identified as requiring enhanced precautions but receiving inadequate protection.

## Medical Risks of Unmonitored Psychiatric Drugs Antipsychotic medications carry serious health risks that require constant vigilance.

Gastrointestinal bleeding represents a medical emergency that can rapidly become life-threatening without proper intervention.

These precautions were implemented due to the resident's feeding tube and chronic wound condition, both of which create elevated infection risks.