Applewood Our House Assisted Living Facility III

A licensure complaint, prompted by #CO41164, was completed on 12/2/25. Deficiencies were cited. Based on interview and record review, the residence failed to have at least one staff member onsite at all times who had current certification in first aid from a nationally recognized organization, affecting 16 current residents. Findings include: The November and December 2025 staff schedules, dated 11/1-12/1/2025, revealed the following shifts did not have at least one staff member onsite who had current certification in first aid from a nationally recognized organization: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on 11/3/25, 11/17/25, 11/23-11/24/25, 11/30-12/1/25.2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 11/1/25, 11/7/25, 11/14/25, 11/28/25.On 12/2/25 at 8:00 a.m., the administrator stated he was aware that the residence was required to have at least one staff member onsite who was currently certified in first aid. He stated that he took over the administrator role on 11/10/25 and was aware that not all staff were first aid certified. The administrator further stated that he was not sure, but there might have been some shifts where the residence did not have staff who were currently first-aid certified. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to have at least one staff member onsite at all times who had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and obstructed airway techniques from a nationally recognized organization, affecting 16 current residents. Findings include: The November and December 2025 staff schedules, dated 11/1-12/1/2025, revealed the following shifts did not have at least one staff member onsite who had current CPR certification from a nationally recognized organization: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on 11/3/25, 11/17/25, 11/23-11/24/25, 11/30-12/1/25.2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 11/1/25, 11/7/25, 11/14/25, 11/28/25.On 12/2/25 at 8:00 a.m., the administrator stated he was aware that the residence was required to have at least one staff member onsite who was currently certified in CPR. He stated that he took over the administrator role on 11/10/25 and was aware that not all staff had current CPR certifications. The administrator further stated that he was not sure, but there might have been some shifts where the residence did not have staff who were currently CPR certified.