Nursing Home News — Page 561

The facility's Director of Nursing performed the admission skin assessment and found an open area on the resident's sacrum and coccyx.

Staff discovered the assault at 8:00 p.m.

State records show the facility also faced an exploitation violation in October.

The incident occurred on October 3rd at Sunset Villa Healthcare, where the aide was helping the resident into a sitting position.

Unlike routine annual surveys, complaint investigations are triggered by specific allegations and are typically conducted on an unannounced basis.

What she found when she checked: nothing.

The resident was last seen around 5:00 AM in their room at The Springs Jonesboro.

The inspection revealed gaps in staff knowledge about locating essential emergency equipment.

The nursing assistant, identified in inspection records as NAT #17, returned to the facility the following three evenings.

When a facility fails to follow physician-ordered treatment plans, the consequences for residents can be significant.

The facility received three deficiencies overall, including a resident rights violation that carried potential for more than minimal harm.

CNA #8 began working at the facility on June 17, 2024, and completed 16 shifts through December 8.