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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A review of the facility's abuse policy and staff interviews revealed that the policy did not address all required elements, including misappropriation of resident property, abuse prevention, staff training, QAPI coordination, and timely reporting requirements. The policy also failed to prohibit retaliation for reporting suspected abuse, and there was no posted signage informing employees of their rights regarding retaliation.
The facility did not report multiple allegations of abuse, neglect, or theft to the state agency or law enforcement within the required timeframes. In several cases, residents reported incidents to staff, but there were delays in notifying facility leadership and external authorities, despite facility policy and regulatory requirements. Interviews confirmed that staff were aware of the reporting requirements, but documentation showed repeated failures to comply.
Surveyors found that the facility did not consistently develop or implement comprehensive, person-centered care plans for three residents. One resident's need for ADL assistance was not addressed in their care plan, another resident's discharge planning lacked documentation of assistance with ALF placement and necessary supplies, and a third resident's urinary incontinence was not included in their care plan despite assessment triggers. The DON and social services staff confirmed these omissions during interviews.
A resident exhibited increased confusion and agitation, including throwing a dinner tray, which was reported by an LPN to the resident's representative but not to the attending physician. The DON confirmed that this behavioral change should have prompted a change in condition assessment and provider notification, but documentation of these actions was lacking.
The facility failed to ensure accurate communication and documentation during resident transitions, including providing incomplete or inaccurate assessment information to a receiving ALF, not processing or documenting orders for medical equipment and home health services as discussed, and not providing required written transfer notices or bed hold policies to residents' representatives during transfers to acute care.
Two residents and their representatives did not receive a copy of the baseline care plan, including a summary of admission medications, within 48 hours of admission. In both cases, documentation was incomplete or missing, and staff interviews revealed uncertainty about responsibility for providing this information.
A resident who required staff assistance for showering did not receive the scheduled number of showers, with records showing only one shower provided over nearly two months. The resident expressed a desire for more frequent showers, and staff confirmed the lack of documentation for additional showers during this period.
Three residents experienced deficiencies in care: one received an incorrect dose of Carvedilol due to a transcription error and lack of proper admission checks, resulting in hypotension and hospitalization; another was given an antiemetic instead of prescribed nitroglycerin for chest pain, with no assessment or provider notification; and a third did not have required weights obtained or documented as ordered, with no explanation for the omissions.
A resident with a history of unstable angina did not receive prescribed Nitroglycerin for chest pain as ordered by the provider. Instead, staff administered an antiemetic (Zofran) when the resident complained of chest pain, and documentation did not show that the correct medication was given.
A resident was served breakfast with incorrect portion sizes for cereal and juice, as the items provided did not match the amounts listed on the meal ticket. The Dietary Director confirmed that staff were unaware the cups used for juice were smaller than required, resulting in residents not receiving the correct portions as specified on the menu.
Abuse Policy Lacks Required Components and Protections
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure its abuse policy addressed all required regulatory components, as determined by a review of the policy and interviews with staff. The policy lacked a date of initiation or review and, while it included definitions of various types of abuse and some signs of abuse, it did not address misappropriation of resident property. Additionally, the policy did not include provisions for abuse prevention, staff training, or coordination with the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The reporting section of the policy did not meet federal requirements, as it did not specify that allegations of abuse must be reported immediately, but not later than two hours after the allegation is made, to the nursing home administrator and other officials. Furthermore, the policy failed to address the prohibition and prevention of retaliation against individuals reporting suspected abuse. Observations throughout the facility, including employee break areas, revealed that there was no posted signage informing employees of their rights related to protection from retaliation for reporting suspected crimes. The nursing home administrator confirmed the absence of such signage and acknowledged that the abuse policy provided to staff was incomplete in these areas.
Failure to Timely Report Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Theft
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The facility failed to report allegations of abuse, neglect, or theft in a timely manner for multiple residents, as evidenced by record review and staff interviews. In several cases, allegations were either not reported to the state agency within the required timeframe or not reported to law enforcement as appropriate. For example, one resident with complex medical needs, including hydrocephalus and chronic kidney disease, reported an incident involving a blood draw that was perceived as abusive. The DON was notified by the resident’s family, but the incident was not reported to the state agency until two days later, exceeding the required reporting window. Another instance involved a cognitively intact resident who reported theft of money to a receptionist, who then informed the DON. The DON initiated an internal investigation and interviewed staff, but the incident was not reported to the state office until the following day, and law enforcement was not notified. Additional cases included residents reporting abuse or missing money to staff, with delays in both internal notification to facility leadership and external reporting to the state agency. In one case, a resident’s allegation of abuse was reported to an LPN, but the NHA was not notified until two days later, and the state agency was not informed until four days after the initial report. Facility policy required allegations to be reported to the administrator within 24 hours and to state agencies as per regulations, which in some cases is within two hours. Interviews with the NHA and DON confirmed awareness of these requirements, but documentation and investigation records showed repeated failures to meet the mandated reporting timelines. These deficiencies were identified for five residents out of fifteen reviewed for abuse allegations.
Failure to Develop Comprehensive, Person-Centered Care Plans
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Summary
The facility failed to develop comprehensive, person-centered care plans for three residents, as evidenced by medical record reviews and staff interviews. One resident, who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) as documented in the Minimum Data Set (MDS), did not have these needs addressed in their care plan. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the care plan was not comprehensive and did not capture the resident's ADL needs. Another resident, admitted for therapy and with a goal of discharge to an assisted living facility (ALF), had a care plan that only included staff discussing discharge needs with the family. There was no documentation in the care plan regarding assistance with identifying an appropriate ALF placement or obtaining necessary supplies and services for discharge, despite the responsible party's stated goals and the social worker's reported practices. A third resident, who was occasionally incontinent of urine according to the admission MDS assessment, had triggered a care area assessment (CAA) for urinary incontinence, with a decision to address this in a care plan. However, review of the care plans revealed that urinary incontinence was not addressed. The DON confirmed that the care plan did not include interventions for urinary incontinence, despite the CAA indicating it should be addressed. These findings demonstrate that the facility did not consistently develop or implement care plans that addressed all identified resident needs.
Failure to Notify Physician of Resident's Change in Condition
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when the facility failed to notify an attending physician of a documented change in a resident's condition. Specifically, a licensed practical nurse (LPN) observed that a resident was more confused and agitated, and reported this change in behavior, including the resident throwing a dinner tray, to the resident's representative. However, there was no evidence that the LPN completed a change in condition assessment or notified the resident's attending provider of these behavioral changes. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that such a change in behavior should have triggered both an assessment and provider notification, but the records did not show that these actions were taken.
Deficiencies in Transition of Care Communication and Required Written Notifications
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The facility failed to ensure appropriate communication and documentation during resident transitions, resulting in deficiencies related to discharge planning and notification requirements. For one resident discharged to an assisted living facility (ALF), the care plan lacked documentation on facilitating the identification of an appropriate discharge location and assistance with obtaining necessary supplies and services. The Resident Assessment Tool (RAT) provided to the ALF contained inaccurate information regarding the resident's continence and psychosocial status, which did not align with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and other clinical documentation. Additionally, there was no evidence that the facility processed orders for durable medical equipment or home health care as discussed in care plan meetings, and the discharge instructions form was incomplete regarding medical equipment arrangements. Further review revealed that although discharge orders for skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and a home health aide were documented, there was no evidence that these orders or referrals were communicated to the receiving ALF. The facility also failed to document that discharge orders were sent to the ALF, and the Maryland Discharge Instructions form did not reflect the home health or therapy orders. Interviews with staff confirmed that some equipment orders were not placed as indicated, and home health services were not ordered because the ALF had its own therapy department, but this was not documented in the resident's record. In a separate incident, another resident was transferred to an acute care facility due to a change in condition. The resident's representative was notified by telephone, but there was no documentation that a written transfer notice or the facility's bed hold policy was provided as required. The admissions director stated that written notifications were only sent to short-stay residents' representatives, and the nursing home administrator confirmed that the facility had stopped mailing these documents to long-term care residents' representatives to avoid confusion. This resulted in a failure to provide required written notifications during the transfer process.
Failure to Provide Baseline Care Plan and Medication Summary to Residents/Representatives
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Summary
The facility failed to provide residents or their representatives with a copy of the baseline care plan, including a summary of admission medications, within 48 hours of admission as required. For one resident, the representative reported not receiving the baseline care plan or medication list, and record review confirmed that while a care plan was initiated and later marked as complete, it lacked both staff and representative signatures. There was no documentation to show that the representative had been given a copy of the care plan or medication summary. For another resident admitted for therapy after hospitalization, the baseline care plan was provided to the resident but not to the representative, as indicated by a blank signature area and lack of documentation in the medical record. The first care plan meeting with the family occurred 15 days after admission, which was the first time the level of care was communicated to them. Staff interviews revealed confusion about who was responsible for providing the baseline care plan to representatives, and no documentation was provided to confirm that the representative received the required information.
Failure to Provide Scheduled Showers for Dependent Resident
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Summary
A resident who required staff assistance with activities of daily living, specifically showering, was not provided with the scheduled number of showers. The resident, who had been in the facility since June 2025, expressed a desire for more frequent showers during an interview. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment confirmed the resident's need for staff assistance with showering. Documentation from July to August 2025 showed no showers in July and only one shower in August, despite the resident being scheduled for two showers per week. Staff interviews confirmed the resident's shower schedule and the lack of documentation for showers provided during this period. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that only one shower was documented between July 1 and August 25, 2025.
Failure to Provide Care According to Physician Orders and Professional Standards
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A deficiency occurred when a resident with a history of congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension was admitted following a hospitalization for dyspnea. Upon admission, the facility transcribed a hospital order for Carvedilol incorrectly, entering it as 25 mg twice daily instead of the intended 12.5 mg (half tablet) twice daily. This error resulted in the resident receiving double the prescribed dose for four administrations, leading to hypotension, acute kidney injury, and a transfer to the hospital. The facility's admission process was not followed, as the required admission checklist and second nurse review were not completed, and the error was not identified by the pharmacist during the admission medication review. Another deficiency was identified when a resident with a history of unstable angina and an order for sublingual nitroglycerin for chest pain reported chest pain during the night. Instead of administering the prescribed nitroglycerin, staff gave the resident an antiemetic (Zofran) and did not assess the resident for a change in condition or notify the attending provider. The resident later requested transfer to the hospital for evaluation of a possible heart attack due to their medical history. A third deficiency involved a resident admitted after a hospitalization, for whom the facility failed to obtain and document weights as ordered. The resident's care plan and physician orders required weights to be taken on admission, on day two, and weekly for four weeks. Documentation showed that weights were not obtained or recorded on the required days, and there was no evidence that attempts were made to obtain the missing weights. The DON was unable to account for the missing documentation or explain why the required weights were not obtained.
Failure to Administer Prescribed Medication for Chest Pain
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a medical history of chest pain secondary to unstable angina did not receive medication as ordered by the attending provider. The provider's order specified that Nitroglycerin Tablet Sublingual 0.4 MG should be administered sublingually every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain, up to three doses. Record review and staff interviews revealed that when the resident complained of chest pain during the night, staff administered an antiemetic (Zofran) instead of the prescribed Nitroglycerin. Documentation did not show that the Nitroglycerin was given, and both the RN and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the resident should have received the angina medication according to the provider's order.
Failure to Serve Meals According to Menu and Portion Sizes
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Summary
The facility failed to serve meals to residents according to the predetermined menu and specified portion sizes, as required. During a surveyor's observation of the breakfast tray line, a test tray prepared for a resident did not contain the correct portion sizes for Cheerios and orange juice as listed on the resident's meal ticket. The Cheerios portion was measured at 5 oz instead of the required 6 oz, and the orange juice was measured at 4.5 oz instead of 6 oz. The Dietary Director confirmed that the cups used for serving juice were not the correct size, and staff were unaware of this discrepancy prior to the surveyor's intervention. This deficiency was identified through record review, observation, and staff interview, and it was determined that the practice had the potential to affect all residents.
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