Artis Senior Living of West Shore

Residents were subjected to physical abuse and physical altercations resulting in injuries such as a bleeding lip and skin tears.

A chair in a resident's room was observed to be heavily soiled with a dark substance.

Poisonous materials, specifically toothpaste with warning labels, were found accessible in a resident's room.

Multiple incidents occurred where residents were physically pushed or grabbed by other residents, resulting in injuries such as bruising and a trip to the ER.

Multiple incidents of resident physical altercations were observed, including residents throwing forks, punching each other, and kicking, resulting in injuries such as facial lacerations and a chin cut requiring sutures.

A resident was subjected to physical harm during a verbal and physical altercation with another resident.

The initial support plan for Resident #3 was completed outside of the required 72-hour window following admission to the Secure Dementia Care Unit.

An allegation of abuse involving a physical altercation was not relayed to the local Area Agency on Aging, nor was an Act 13 form completed and sent within 48 hours.

Emergency telephone numbers for the nearest hospital and fire department were not posted by the telephones in the community center and room 403.

A container of Kettle Kleen, labeled as poisonous if swallowed, was found unlocked and accessible to residents in the dementia care unit.

The facility failed to conduct a fire drill during sleeping hours within the required 6-month interval.

Resident #1's most recent medical evaluation was completed on 10/25/2021, exceeding the annual requirement.

Uncovered trashcans were observed in the bathrooms of resident rooms #301 and #473.