Avina Of Weyauwega
Avina of Weyauwega in Weyauwega, WI — inspection on August 27, 2025.
Found 3 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 emergency room (ER) visit, R7's urine drug screen (collected on 7/5/25) was positive for THC. GD-F also indicated a vape was found in R7's room which was given to FNHA-E and later given back to R7. GD-F was unsure if the vape contained THC or tobacco and did not know what steps the facility took to ensure R7 was not exposed to illegal drugs or alcohol.
Surveyor reviewed the results of R7's urine drug screen (collected on 7/5/25) which were presumptive positive for cannabinoids.On 8/27/25 at 11:45 AM, Surveyor interviewed Regional Director of Operations (RDO)-C in the presence of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)-B and NHA-A. RDO-C, ADON-B, and NHA-A were not aware of GD-F's concerns, including R7's presumptive positive urine drug screen for cannabinoids, since they were not at the facility when the concerns were reported. RDO-C verified FNHA-E did not file a grievance but wrote a note (on 7/7/25) that indicated FNHA-E had a discussion with GD-F. It was uncertain what FNHA-E did after becoming aware of the presumptive positive THC test. A follow-up visit with R7's provider occurred on 7/9/25 but there was no mention of the test. RDO-C was unsure if the presumptive positive was due to the medications that R7 took and was uncertain what nursing staff did after becoming aware of the results of the test. No evidence of illegal drugs was found for R7.On 8/27/25 at 12:35 PM, Surveyor interviewed Social Services Director (SSD)-G who indicated FNHA-E informed SSD-G that GD-F stated R7 should not be exposed to illegal drugs or alcohol. SSD-G indicated FNHA-E stated FNHA-E would take care of the situation.On 8/27/25 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor interviewed RDO-C who verified FNHA-E should have filed a grievance for GD-F's concerns.
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Building
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avina of Weyauwega
717 E Alfred St Weyauwega, WI 54983
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
indicate to notify the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) if observed so law enforcement could be contacted per the facility's policy.
Surveyor noted the care plan was not updated after R6's presumptive positive urine drug screen on 5/27/25. 2.
From 8/25/25 to 8/27/25, Surveyor reviewed R7's medical record.
R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including dementia, Wernicke's encephalopathy (a brain disorder caused by vitamin B1 deficiency commonly associated with chronic alcohol abuse), alcohol dependence, fatty liver, and depression. R7's MDS assessment, dated 8/13/25, had a BIMS score of 11 out of 15 which indicated R7 had moderately impaired cognition. R7 had a Guardian who was responsible for R7's healthcare decisions.R7's medical record contained a urine drug screen panel, collected on 7/5/25, that was presumptive positive for THC.R7's care plan, dated 4/1/25, indicated R7 had a history of substance abuse/chemical dependency related to a history of alcohol abuse.
The care plan contained interventions (dated 4/7/25) to encourage R7 to express thoughts or feeling, encourage R7 to follow MD orders, monitor for signs that R7 was drinking, instruct R7 that drinking is against facility policy and may lead to involuntary discharge, monitor R7 for behaviors, and notify the MD and Social Services of any changes.
The care plan did not include monitoring for the presence of illegal drug use and did not indicate to notify the NHA if observed so law enforcement could be contacted per the facility's policy.
Surveyor noted the care plan was not updated after R7's presumptive positive urine drug screen on 7/5/25.On 8/27/25 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor interviewed Regional Director of Operations (RDO)-C who verified R6 and R7's care plans should have been updated to include monitoring for the presence of illegal drug use and to notify the NHA if observed so law enforcement could be notified per the facility's policy.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Building
COMPLETED
08/27/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avina of Weyauwega
717 E Alfred St Weyauwega, WI 54983
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
community and was at minimal risk for aggression.
There were no other similar assessments completed during R2's stay at the facility.R2's hospital History and Physical (H&P) (received and scanned into R2's medical record on 6/23/25) indicated R2 had a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.
Surveyor noted R2's facility diagnoses list, care plan, and Aggressive and Harmful Behavior Assessment did not include the diagnosis. R2's hospital H&P and referral documentation also indicated R2 received 1:1 supervision in the hospital due to ongoing suicidal and homicidal ideation. On 8/26/25, Surveyor reviewed R2's psychotherapy progress notes which included a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia that was indicated prior to R2's admission to the facility on 6/23/25.
Surveyor noted R2's psychiatric provider completed a suicidal ideation/homicidal ideation (SI/HI) safety plan, dated 5/11/25, that was not included in R2's medical record.
Surveyor reviewed R2's facility progress notes and noted the following: ~ On 6/30/25. R2 was seen by Nurse Practitioner (NP)-D who indicated R2 reported sleep difficulties due to waking up with flashbacks, episodes of tearfulness, and hearing voices.
The note indicated nursing staff would reach out regarding the concerns. R2's medical record did not indicate R2's outside psychiatric provider was updated to obtain orders or recommendations.~ R2 was hospitalized from [DATE] to 7/11/25 due to medical concerns.
Hospital discharge documentation, dated 7/11/25, indicated a referral for a neuropsych evaluation was completed. R2's medical record did not indicate a neuropsych appointment was made.~ On 7/16/25, R2 was seen by NP-D who documented R2 had underlying diagnoses of paranoid schizophrenia, PTSD, and psychogenic syncope.
The note indicated NP-D would ensure R2 had psychiatric follow-up and contained a recommendation to contact Hospital (HSP)-H for a neuropsych evaluation.~ On 8/6/25, R2 was seen by NP-D who indicated R2's psychiatric status remained a significant concern.
Following an incident on 8/3/25 when R2 hit R2's head against the wall and reopened a forehead abrasion, there were ongoing concerns.
Nursing staff reported that R2 attempted to self-harm again on 8/5/25 but was redirected.
The note indicated nursing staff would contact R2's outside psychiatric provider again for a plan of care. R2's medical record did not contain a progress note, new orders, or a psychotherapy update. ~ On 8/26/25 at 10:00 AM, Surveyor interviewed Regional Director of Operation (RDO)-C and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)-B.
ADON-B indicated the admission and MDS nurse missed R2's schizophrenia diagnosis upon admission.
RDO-C indicated if the diagnosis was recognized, it would have been properly assessed and care planned.
RDO-C confirmed care plan updates and assessments were not completed following behavioral concerns for R2. ADON-B indicated paperwork with R2's paranoid schizophrenia diagnosis was received, however, the facility did not communicate or care plan the diagnosis correctly to ensure R2 received the appropriate care and treatment. ADON-B verified consistent communication occurred with R2's outside psychiatric provider and indicated calls were made for updates. ADON-B was unsure if R2's care plan/safety plan was requested from the psychiatric provider and was unsure if the psychiatric provider was contacted for collaboration of care since contact attempts were not documented. RDO-C and ADON-B indicated R2's outside psychiatric provider needed to pre-approve the neuropsych evaluation at HSP-H for payment to occur. ADON-B indicated multiple calls were made to follow-up on the evaluation approval, however, return calls were not received. ADON-B confirmed staff did not document any attempts to schedule the neuropsych evaluation. In addition, RDO-C and ADON-B confirmed R2's neuropsych evaluation was not scheduled and did not occur.
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