Avista Senior Living Tucson
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This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, person-centered environment, particularly for residents with dementia. However, you should proactively verify the current billing policies for meal deliveries and ask for specific details regarding their medication administration protocols to ensure they meet your standards.
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57 reviews analyzed“Avista Senior Living is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, attentive staff and its ability to provide peace of mind for those managing dementia. While many praise the warm environment and excellent activities, some families have reported significant concerns regarding unexpected billing for meal services and serious allegations regarding medical delivery accuracy.”
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- Compassionate and attentive care staff
- Engaging activities and life enrichment programs
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Professional and welcoming front desk staff
Concerns
- Issues with medical/medication delivery accuracy
- Lack of communication regarding new charges for meal trays
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to feedback from families; how does that culture of communication extend to daily updates for us as family members?
- 2We are looking for a place with a vibrant social life, so could you tell us more about the specific life enrichment programs and activities available for residents?
- 3Can you walk us through your specific protocols for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy for every dose?
- 4How does the nursing staff handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 5Regarding the dining experience, how are any additional service fees, such as for special meal trays, communicated to the family to ensure there are no surprises on our billing?
- 6The facility looks very well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident rooms stay consistently clean and comfortable?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I am grateful that any worries I had have been soothed after dealing with the wonderful staff here! Everyone has been so so patient and kind.”
“She was very angry about having to go to Avista, but now almost 2 months later, she is happy and has made some new friends. They take very good care of her and respond to questions that I may have.”
“She was struggling with independent living and so far this has been the best decision I’ve made for her care. She has dementia but her aggression and anxiety has subsided, which is nothing short of a miracle.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: AZ State Licensing Agency
Feb 3, 2026Complaint15Report
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaints 00156340, 00133502, 00147231, 00147940, and 00149525 conducted on February 2, 2026 and February 3, 2026:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident provided evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis (TB) as specified in R9-10-113, before or within seven calendar days after the resident's date of occupancy, for four of eight sampled residents. Findings include: A review of R1's medical record revealed baseline screening, to include an assessment of R1's risk of prior exposure to TB, a determination if R1 had symptoms of TB, and documentation of R1's freedom from TB was not available for review. R1's medical record included a negative chest X-ray. However, based on R1's date of occupancy, completed TB baseline screening was required. A review of R3's medical record revealed baseline screening, to include an assessment of R3's risk of prior exposure to TB, and a determination if R3 had symptoms of TB, was not available for review. R3's medical record included a negative TB blood test. However, based on R3's date of occupancy, completed TB baseline screening was required. A review of R5's medical record revealed baseline screening, to include an assessment of R5's risk of prior exposure to TB, and a determination if R5 had symptoms of TB, was dated more than seven calendar days after R5's date of occupancy and had not been completed or reviewed by a Medical Provider, Occupation Health Provider (to include a registered nurse), or local health agency. R5's medical record included a negative TB skin test. However, based on R5's date of occupancy, completed TB baseline screening was required. A review of R7's medical record revealed baseline screening, to include an assessment of R7's risk of prior exposure to TB, and a determination if R7 had symptoms of TB, was not available for review. R7's medical record included a negative TB blood test. However, based on R7's date of occupancy, completed TB baseline screening was required. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on record review, documentation review and interview, the governing authority failed to ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411, for one of eight sampled personnel. The deficient practice posed a risk if E10 was a danger to a vulnerable population. Findings include: 1. A review of E10's personnel record revealed E10 had been hired as a caregiver in August of 2025. 2. A review of E10's personnel record revealed an employment history listing multiple prior employers. 3. A review of E10's personnel record revealed documented attempts to contaact prior employers had only been documented for a single prior employer. 4. A review of E10's personnel record revealed a fingerprint clearance card with a marked expiration of January 15, 2026. 5. Online verification of the status of E10's fingerprint clearance card revealed the card was not valid at the time of the on-site inspection. 6. During the on-site inspection, the Compliance Officer requested documentation of a current fingerprint clearance card for E10. However, no additional information was provided during the on-site inspection. 7. A review of the facility work schedule revealed E10 had worked in the memory care unit on January 18, January 24, January 25, and January 31, 2026, after the expiration of E10's fingerprint clearance card. 8. In an interview, E1 reported E10 had been contacted and had scheduled a fingerprinting appointment for the following day. E1 assured E10 would not provide services until E10 provided a valid fingerprint clearance card. 9. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided. This is a repeat deficiency from the on-site compliance and complaint inspection conducted on February 5, 2025 and the on-site complaint inspection conducted on February 14, 2025.
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure policies and procedures were established, documented, and implemented to cover cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for applicable employees and volunteers, including the method and content of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, which includes a demonstration of the employee’s or volunteer’s ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; the qualifications of an individual to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; the time-frame for renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; and the documentation that verifies that the employee or volunteer has received cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, for one of eight personnel sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if an employee was unable to meet a resident's needs during an emergency. Findings include: A review of the facility's policies and procedures, reviewed and updated September 2025, revealed a policy covering CPR training was not available for review. A review of the facility's policies and procedures revealed a policy titled "Caregiver Employment Requirements," which included "Has current CPR and First Aid Cards - specifically for adults, which includes a demonstration of the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CPR and First Aid is updated/renewed within the time-frame of the training provider." A review of E8's personnel record revealed E8 was hired in April of 2025 as a caregiver. A review of the facility work schedule revealed E8 began providing services to residents on April 12, 2025. A review of E8's personnel record revealed CPR and First Aid certification from "NationalCPRFoundation," an online-only provider whose training does not include a demonstration of the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, dated August 21, 2023, with a 2-year expiration. A review of E8's personnel record revealed a CPR and First Aid certification from HSI dated August 7, 2025, indicating E8 had provided services between April 12, 2025 and August 7, 2025 without valid CPR certification. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a resident and failed to document the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation; the actions taken to stop the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation; the report made to Adult Protective Services or Law Enforcement; the date, time, and description of the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation; a description of the injury to a resident and any change to the resident's physical, cognitive, functional, or emotional condition; the names of witnesses to the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation; or any actions taken by the manager to prevent the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation from occurring in the future. The deficient practice posed a risk as the Department was unable to assess if there was an immediate health and safety concern for residents who resided in the assisted living facility. Findings include: A review of R2's medical record revealed R2 moved out of the facility in November 2025. A review of R2's medical record revealed a termination notice, dated October 6, 2025. The termination notice stated, "This letter is to notify you of your 14 - day notice of termination of residency from Avista Senior Living Tucson due to verbal aggression towards staff, accompanied by sexually inappropriate and predatory behavior towards residents and staff." During the on-site inspection, the Compliance Officer requested to review all incident reports and internal investigation reports related to sexually inappropriate and predatory behavior towards residents; however, no incident reports per R9-10-804 or investigations per R9-10-803(J) were available. A review of progress notes for R2 revealed the following progress notes: August 13, 2025 at 17:35: "[R2] was in the dining room sitting with ladies while [R2] continues to speak inappropriate language. [A staff member] came upstairs to let us know [R2] was ready to leave. [R2] then wheeled [R2's] way out to the courtyard. Other residents expressed their concerns as well. I did call [R2's] pcp and left a message." December 3, 2025 11:40: "APS called and requested record relating to incidents about [R2's] behaviors, verbal abuse towards staff or residents, inappropriate behaviors. Medication records related to not received them or issues with them." In an interview, E2 reported multiple incidents had led to the decision to terminate R2's residency due to sexually inappropriate and predatory behavior towards residents. E2 reported one resident had woken up and found R2 in their room and reported this to the facility. E2 reported a different resident reported they were afraid to leave their room because R2 was aggressive with them. E2 reported a family member of a resident reported to the facility after a shared meal, that R2 had made unsolicited and explicit comments to the resident and the family member describing sexual acts they wished to perform with the resident, which were perceive
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver's skills and knowledge were verified and documented before the caregiver provided physical health services, for one of five sampled caregivers. The deficient practice posed a risk if the employees were unable to meet a resident's needs. Findings include: A review of E4's personnel record revealed a skills and knowledge checklist with E4's name written on it. However, the checklist had been otherwise left blank. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on documentation review, record review, interview, and observation, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver provided evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis (TB) on or before the date the individual began providing services at or on behalf of the assisted living facility as specified in Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R9-10-113, for five of eight sampled employees. Findings include: 1. R9-10-113(A)(2)(a)(i-iii) states: "If a health care institution is subject to the requirements of this Section, as specified in an Article in this Chapter, the health care institution's chief administrative officer shall ensure that the health care institution establishes, documents, and implements tuberculosis infection control activities that...2. Include: a. For each individual who is employed by the health care institution…and who is subject to the requirements of this Section, screening, on or before the date specified in the applicable Article of this Chapter, that consists of i. Assessing risks of prior exposure to infectious tuberculosis, ii. Determining if the individual has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, and iii. Obtaining documentation of the individual's freedom from infectious tuberculosis according to subsection (B)(1)." 2. R9-10-113(B)(1)(a)(i) states: "B. A health care institution's chief administrative officer shall: 1. For an individual for whom baseline screening and documentation of freedom from infectious tuberculosis is required by an Article in this Chapter, as specified in subsection (A)(2)(a), obtain one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis: a. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test that: i. Is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).” 3. A review of the CDC website revealed a web page titled "Baseline Tuberculosis Screening and Testing for Health Care Personnel." The web page stated: "If the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is used for baseline testing of health care personnel, use two-step testing. Purpose: Two-step testing is recommended for the initial TB skin test for adults who may be tested periodically, such as health care personnel." 4. A review of E6's personnel record revealed E6 was hired in July of 2023 as a Dining Assistant. 5. A review of E6's personnel record revealed a baseline TB screening questionnaire was not available for review. Additionally, E6's personnel record included a single TST in 2021 and a second in 2023, more than a year after the first. 6. A review of E7's personnel record revealed E7 was hired in June of 2024 as a housekeeper. 7. A review of E7's personnel record revealed a baseline screening document. However, the baseline screening was dated more than 30 days after E7's date of hire. 8. A review of E8's personnel record revealed E8 was hired in April of 2025 as a caregiver. 9. A review of the facility work schedule revealed E8 began working regular shifts on April 12, 20
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure documented residency agreements included a list of the services available from the assisted living facility at an additional fee or charge, for eight of eight sampled residents. Findings include: A review of R1's, R2's, R3's, R4's, R5's, R6's, R7's and R8's medical records revealed a signed residency agreement was available for each resident. In a section titled "Other Additional Services and Fees," the residency agreements stated, "There may be additional charges for a la carte services as outlined in Exhibit 1 of this Agreement. The Community will bill monthly, as applicable, for any such additional services." However, Exhibit 1 was not included in the residency agreement of any of the eight sampled residents. During the on-site inspection, E1 provided a copy of exhibit one, which included the following services available for an additional fee: Community Fee, Assisted Living Care Fees for six levels and an unnamed level, Memory Care Fees for three levels, Transportation, Guest Meals, Additional Key, Electric Scooter Fee, Pet Fee, and Pendant Fee. All services had listed prices except "Non-Conforming Pharmacy Fee, which stated, "$Added to Service Plan." A review of R3's billing statements revealed R3 had been billed for "Room Meal Trays" in June of 2025. In an interview, E2 reported residents who are able to go to the dining room for meals must either eat in the dining room or pick up their meal from the dining room. If the facility has to deliver a meal to a resident, there is a charge for the food delivery. E2 reported residents have to get a doctor's note in order to waive the food delivery fee. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that the "Room Meal Tray" fee was not on the copy of "Exhibit 1," which had been provided for review. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident's service plan included the psychosocial interactions or behaviors for which the resident required assistance; the psychotropic medications ordered for the resident; the planned strategies and actions for changing the resident's psychosocial interactions or behaviors; and the goals for changes in the resident's psychosocial interactions or behaviors, for two of two residents reviewed who required behavioral care. The deficient practice posed a risk as a service plan directs the services to be provided to a resident. R9-10-101(29) defines "Behavioral care" a. means limited behavioral health services, provided to a patient whose primary admitting diagnosis is related to the patient's need for physical health services, that include: i. Assistance with the patient's psychosocial interactions to manage the patient's behavior that can be performed by an individual without a professional license or certificate including: (1) Direction provided by a behavioral health professional, and (2) Medication ordered by a medical practitioner or behavioral health professional; or ii. Behavioral health services provided by a behavioral health professional on an intermittent basis to address the patient's significant psychological or behavioral response to an identifiable stressor or stressors; and b. Does not include court-ordered behavioral health services. Findings include: 1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan, dated August 21, 2025, for personal care services. The service plan stated, "Diagnosis...Depression, Unspecified," and did not list any physical, cognitive or functional impairments. The service plan indicated R2's "community or other services utilized," included: "MHC behavioral health." The service plan included the following services: "Cognitive/Behavioral: assistance: resident requires cognitive support. Assistance may include redirection, reminders, and cues, and addressing any unusual or disturbing behavior. SEXUAL COMMENTS;" and "Mental Health & Wellness: History: Resident has a history of substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, illicit drugs, narcotic abuse) ALCOHOL. Mental Health Support: Resident will be referred to and/or may receive supportive mental health care. However, the service plan did not include psychotropic medications ordered for the resident, planned strategies and actions for changing the resident's psychosocial interactions or behaviors, or goals for changes in the resident's psychosocial interactions or behaviors. 2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a document from an outpatient provider titled "Psychiatry Progress Note," dated September 25, 2025, and signed by a medical practitioner. In a section titled "History of Present Illness," the note stated, "Staff reports that patient has been accused of being sexually inappropriate with other residents and staff." The progress note included an outdated medication
Based on record review and interview, the manager retained two of two sampled residents who required behavioral care without meeting the requirements, to include documentation to demonstrate a behavioral health professional or medical practitioner examined the resident at least once every six months throughout the duration of the resident's condition; reviewed the facility's scope of services; and signed and dated a determination stating the resident's needs were being met at the facility. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unable to meet a resident's needs. Findings include: 1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a document from an outpatient provider titled "Psychiatry Progress Note," dated September 25, 2025, and signed by a medical practitioner. In a section titled "History of Present Illness," the note stated, "Staff reports that patient has been accused of being sexually inappropriate with other residents and staff." The progress note included an outdated medication list from July of 2024, diagnoses of "moderate episode of recurrent depressive disorder," "Insufficient sleep syndrome," and "Alcohol use." The progress note indicated psychotherapy services were provided to R2 on this date and recommended weekly visits from a behavioral health tech for supportive therapy. 2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a signed list of medication orders, dated July 29, 2025. The list included, "Paroxetine, Depression, 30 MG, 1 tab, oral 1x a day." 3. A review of R2's medical record revealed documentation to demonstrate a behavioral health professional or medical practitioner had examined the resident at least once every six months throughout the duration of R2's bipolar disorder; reviewed the facility's scope of services; and signed and dated a determination stating the R2's needs were being met at the facility, was not available for review. 4. A review of R5's medical record revealed a service plan, updated January 21, 2026, for personal care services. The service plan included a diagnosis list which stated, "Bipolar disorder, mild neurocognitive disorder...chronic kidney disease, alcohol use." The service plan indicated R5 was receiving behavioral care and included the following section: "Behavioral Care: The resident's psychosocial interactions and accompanying behaviors will be appropriately managed to optimize satisfaction. Medication Management: Team member will follow the medical practitioner's orders, including administering psychotropic medication, to enhance resident comfort and help minimize the negative side effects of the disease process." However, the service plan did not include the psychosocial interactions or behaviors for which the resident required assistance, psychotropic medications ordered for the resident, planned strategies and actions for changing the resident’s psychosocial interactions or behaviors, or goals for changes in the resident’s psychosocial interactions or behaviors. 5. A review of R5's
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a disaster drill for employees was conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented. Findings include: A review of the facility work schedule revealed the facility operated on three shifts per day; a 1st shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, a 2nd shift from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, and a 3rd shift from 10 PM to 6:30 AM. A review of disaster drills conducted during the previous twelve months revealed the following: February 6, 2025 at 6 PM; March 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM; August 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM; September 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM; November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM; and January 20, 2026 at 2 PM. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure an evacuation drill for employees and residents was conducted at least once every six months. Findings include: A review of facility evacuation drills conducted during the previous twelve months revealed evacuation drills had been conducted on April 8, 2025 and July 7, 2025. However a required evacuation drill, conducted on or before January 2026, was not available for review. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on observation, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a pest control program was implemented and documented. Findings include: During an environmental tour of the facility, the Compliance Officer did not observe any pests inside or outside the facility. A review of facility documentation revealed an invoice from a pest control company dated October 7, 2025. The invoice indicated service had been provided between 2:03 PM and 2:29 PM on October 7, 2025. However, no subsequent invoices were available for review. A review of facility documentation revealed an undated and unsigned quote to provide rodent eradication in the "kitchen dry storage drop ceiling," and around the building perimeter from a different pest control company. In an interview, E1 reported the contract with the previous pest control company had been discontinued and a new contract for pest control was still waiting for corporate approval and had not been implemented. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure hot water temperatures were maintained between 95º F and 120º F in areas of an assisted living facility used by residents. Findings include: 1. A review of facility documentation revealed weekly hot water testing logs between October 27, 2025 and January 30, 2026. The temperature logs indicated the facility water temperature in six locations was within required limits between October 27, 2025 and January 2, 2026. However, the logs indicated the following out of range temperatures: On January 15, 2026, the water temperature on the two third-floor testing locations was 91 degrees and 93 degrees; On January 22, 2026, the water temperature on the first floor was 92 degrees, the water temperature at one of two second floor locations was 94 degrees, the water temperature on the third floor was 91 degrees and 93 degrees, and the water temperature in the break room was 92 degrees. On January 30, 2026, the water temperature on the first floor was 93.6 degrees. 2. A review of facility documentation revealed a service request, dated January 14, 2026, which stated, "E11 requested a service for circulating pump in the boiler room. Additional information: Boiler replaced within 6 months, mixing valve replaced within 12 months. Mixing valve serviced recently. Water leaving the mixing valve is 120 degrees. Water arriving in rooms in the 80s. Water has to run for 20+ minutes to warm up. Date(s) of service: 1/15/26, 01/22/26. Work completed onsite: Pump has been installed and leak checked. Pump housing is installed incorrectly into system loop and required re-pipe to be corrected. Scheduled with site for 1/23/26." 3. In an interview with E11, E11 reported the pump housing was reinstalled and is working correctly. E11 reported the water system has 90 loops and there is a check valve for each loop that needs to be adjusted correctly to ensure sufficient hot water enters each loop. E11 reported the work to adjust every check valve is ongoing and should be completed soon. 4. During the on-site inspection, the Compliance Officer checked the water temperature in resident rooms on all three floors. All water temperatures were observed to be between 95 degrees and 120 degrees during the on-site inspection. 5. In an exit interview with E1, and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure poisonous or toxic materials were maintained in labeled containers in a locked area inaccessible to residents. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident. Findings include: During an environmental inspection of the facility, in the secure memory care unit, the Compliance Officer inspected a dining room and kitchen area used by memory care residents. The Compliance Officer observed a swinging half-door that separated the dining room from the kitchen area; however, the swinging door did not have any type of lock, so the kitchen area was accessible to residents at all times. The Compliance Officer observed residents were present in the dining area and observed caregivers were in and out of the dining area during the on-site inspection. Inside the kitchen area, the Compliance Officer observed a cabinet below a sink. The cabinet had a padlock. However, the padlock had been left unlocked at the time of the inspection. Inside the cabinet, the Compliance Officer observed containers of "Auto-Clor Super 8" and, "Auto-Clor Pot & Pan Supreme." Inside the kitchen area, the Compliance Officer observed a cabinet below the counter to the left of the sink. The cabinet did not have a locking mechanism of any kind. Inside the cabinet, the Compliance Officer observed a bottle with a label stating the bottle contained "Lemon Fresh Pine-Sol." However, the bottle contained a purple liquid. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided.
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure dogs allowed in the assisted living facility were licensed consistent with local ordinances, for three of three dogs. Findings include: A review of pet records revealed current rabies vaccinations for three dogs. However, documentation of current annual licenses, as required for all dogs in Pima County, were not available for review. In an exit interview with E1 and E2, the findings were reviewed and no additional information was provided. Technical Assistance for this rule was provided during the on-site compliance and complaint inspection conducted on February 5, 2025.
May 6, 2025Complaint
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00128769 conducted on May 6, 2025:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident had a written service plan which included the level of service the resident is expected to receive, for one of five residents sampled. Findings include: 1. A review of R2's medical record revealed a service plan generated in February 2025 and signed in April 2025. However, R2’s service plan failed to identify the level of service R2 was expected to receive. 2. In an interview E1 acknowledged R2’s service plan did not include the level of service R2 was expected to receive.
Based on documentation review and interview, the assisted living center failed to maintain a copy of the document provided to the emergency responder for a period of two years after the date of the emergency. Findings include: 1. A review of R4's medical record revealed documentation of two incidents where R4 suffered an accident, illness, or injury that resulted in the resident needing emergency medical services on the following dates: April 23, 2025; and April 25, 2025. 2. A review of facility documentation revealed a copy of the documentation provided to an emergency responder on April 23, 2025 was not available for review. 3. A review of facility documentation revealed a copy of the documentation provided to an emergency responder on April 25, 2025 included a copy of the facility's prepared emergency responder form. However, a copy of the medication list, HIPPA waiver, face sheet, and advanced directive provided to the emergency responder were not available for review. 4. In an interview, E1 reported the facility provided the required documentation to emergency medical services; however, E1 acknowledged a copy of the documentation provided had not been maintained for a period of two years after the date of the emergency.
Apr 28, 2025Complaint
This Statement of Deficiencies (SOD), supersedes the SOD sent on May 12, 2025. The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint 00128698 and 00127013, conducted on April 28, 2025:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident had a written service plan, when initially developed and when updated, was signed and dated by the resident or resident’s representative, the manager, and a nurse or medical practitioner, for three of seven resident's sampled. Findings include: 1. A review of R2’s medical record revealed a service plan initiated on October 28, 2024 and revised on November 1, 2024, indicating R2 received personal care services, including medication administration and behavioral care. The service plan had a signature page which included the following signatures: - An LPN had signed and dated the service plan on October 30, 2024; - A medical practitioner had signed and dated the service plan on December 11, 2024; - The facility manager had signed and dated the service plan on December 10, 2024; and - The resident’s representative had signed and dated the service plan on December 10, 2024. 2. A review of R4’s medical record revealed a service plan, indicating R4 received personal care services, including medication administration. However, the service plan did not include an initiated, revised, or effective date. The service plan had a signature page which included the following signatures: - An LPN had signed and dated the service plan on December 16, 2024; - A medical practitioner had signed and dated the service plan on January 3, 2025; - The facility manager had signed and dated the service plan on January 3, 2025; and - The resident’s representative had signed and dated the service plan on January 3, 2025. 3. A review of R5’s medical record revealed a service plan, indicating R5 received personal care services, including medication administration. However, the service plan did not include an initiated, revised, or effective date. The service plan had a signature page which included the following signatures: - An LPN had signed and dated the service plan on February 18, 2025; - A medical practitioner had signed and dated the service plan on March 7, 2025; - The facility manager had signed and dated the service plan on March 7, 2025; and - The resident’s representative had signed and dated the service plan on March 7, 2025. 4. In an interview, E2 advised when service plans are initially developed or updated, the service plans are not immediately signed by the manager. E2 said the service plans are forwarded to the resident’s representative for their signature, before the manager signs. E1 and E2 acknowledged the provided service plans had not been signed by the manager, medical provider, or the resident’s representative when initially developed or updated, as required.
Based on record review, documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the caregiver provided a resident with the assisted living services in the resident’s service plan or documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for five of seven residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk as a service plan to direct services was not followed, services could not be verified as provided against a service plan. Findings include: 1. A review of seven sampled resident medical records revealed each resident had a current service plan which included the services which would be provided to each resident. 2. A review of seven sampled resident medical records revealed electronic documentation of services provided to each resident (ADL). The ADL’s included a description of the service, the frequency of the task, and the initials of a caregiver and time stamp if the task was provided. However, the time stamp indicated the time the entry had been made into the ADL, not the time the service was provided. 3. A review of facility documentation revealed an incident report, dated April 24, 2025, which stated, “[R3] reported to [R3]’s representative] and staff that another resident inappropriately touched [R3] and tried to kiss [R3]. [R3] was being sent to the hospital and reported to the EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technician’s) who notified our staff and contacted Sheriff.” 4. In an interview, E1 reported R3 has not returned to the facility since the incident on April 24, 2025 as of the date of the inspection, April 28, 2025. E1 indicated the facility staff work on three shifts, from 6 AM to 2 PM, from 2 PM to 10 PM and from 10 PM to 6 AM. 5. In an interview O1 reported a surveillance camera in R3’s room shows, on April 24, 2025, facility staff administered medications to R3 at 8:30 AM, and staff had not entered R3’s room or provided any services to R3 between 8:30 AM until 4:24 PM. 6. A review of R3’s medical record revealed an ADL, dated April 2025, which included the following: For the service, “Team member will provide assistance which may include meal reminders, set-up assistance, and food selection as needed. Snacks are available at all times upon resident request. [Resident Representative] has requested that staff encourage/escort resident to dining room for meals. [R3] is forgetful and will skip meals,” the ADL indicated the following: - On April 4, 2025, meals were offered at 21:54, during 2nd shift, and were not offered during 1st shift; - On April 6, 2025, meals were offered at 13:50, during 1st shift, and were not offered during 2nd shift; -On April 10, 2025, meals were offered at 21:16, during 2nd shift, and were not offered during 1st shift; - -On April 12, 2025, meals were offered at 21:40, during 2nd shift, and were not offered during 1st shift; -On April 13, 2025, meals were offered at 20:44, during 2nd shift, and were not offered during 1st shift; -On April 14, 2025, meals were offered at 20:46, during 2nd
Apr 11, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00125610 conducted on April 11, 2025.
Feb 5, 2025Complaint
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint AZ00216310 conducted on February 5, 2025:
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the health care institution's chief administrative officer failed to implement tuberculosis (TB) infection control activities which included annual training and education related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB to individuals employed by the health care institution, for four of six personnel records sampled. Findings include: 1. A review of E1's, E4's, E5's and E7's personnel records revealed annual training and education related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of TB were not available for review. 2. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged documentation of annual TB signs and symptoms training for personnel had not been provided for review.
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that frozen foods were stored at a temperature of 0\'b0 F or below. Findings include: 1. During a facility tour, the Compliance Officer observed a walk-in freezer in the commercial kitchen. The freezer had a built in thermostat which was displaying 21\'b0 F. 2. During a facility tour, the Compliance Officer observed a thermometer attached to a rack inside the walk-in freezer read 15\'b0 F. 3. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged frozen foods had not been stored at or below 0\'b0 F.
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure the hot water temperature was maintained between 95 \'b0F and 120 \'b0F in areas of the assisted living facility used by residents. Findings include: 1. During an environmental inspection of the facility, the Compliance Officer observed the water temperature measured at 124.0\'b0 F in a resident's private bathroom. 2. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged the hot water temperatures had not been maintained between 95 \'b0F and 120 \'b0F in an area of the assisted living facility used by residents.
Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, the governing authority failed to ensure compliance with A.R.S. \'a7 36-411, for one of seven personnel records reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if a personnel member was a danger to a vulnerable population. A.R.S. \'a7 36-411 states: "A. Except as provided in subsection F of this section, as a condition of licensure or continued licensure of a residential care institution, a nursing care institution or a home health agency and as a condition of employment in a residential care institution, a nursing care institution or a home health agency, employees and owners of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies, contracted persons of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies or volunteers of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies who provide medical services, nursing services, behavioral health services, health-related services, home health services or direct supportive services and who have not been subject to the fingerprinting requirements of a health professional's regulatory board pursuant to title 32 shall have a valid fingerprint clearance card that is issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1 or shall apply for a fingerprint clearance card within twenty working days after employment or beginning volunteer work or contracted work. B. A health professional who has complied with the fingerprinting requirements of the health professional's regulatory board as a condition of licensure or certification pursuant to title 32 is not required to submit an additional set of fingerprints to the department of public safety pursuant to this section. C. Each residential care institution, nursing care institution and home health agency shall make documented, good faith efforts to: 1. Contact previous employers to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to a person's fitness to work in a residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency. 2. Verify the current status of a person's fingerprint clearance card. 3. Beginning January 1, 2025, verify that a potential employee is not on the adult protective services registry pursuant to section 46-459. If a potential employee is found to be on the adult protective services registry, the residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency may not hire the potential employee. 4. On or before March 31, 2025, verify that each employee is not on the adult protective services registry pursuant to section 46-459. If an employee is found to be on the adult protective services registry, the residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency shall take action to terminate the employment of that employee. 5. Beginning March 31, 2025, annually reverify that each employee is not on the adult protective services registry pursuant to se
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for four of six residents sampled. Findings include: 1. A review of R2's, R3's, R5's and R6's medical records revealed current service plans for each resident which detailed the services to be provided to each. 2. A review of R2's R3's, R5's and R6's medical records revealed documentation of the services provided to each resident (ADL's) during the month of January 2025. However, each ADL included multiple omissions or gaps where services had not been documented to have been provided. 3. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged the services provided to R2, R3, R5, and R6 had not been accurately documented in each resident's medical record.
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident medical record contained a medication order from a medical practitioner for each medication that was administered, for one of six residents reviewed. Findings include: 1. A review of R4's medical record revealed an order, dated August 21, 2024 for "Lisinopril, 20 MG tablet, take 75 mg by mouth daily." 2. A review of R4's medical record revealed an electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) dated August 2024. The MAR documented R4 had not received Lisinopril. 3. In an interview, E1 reported the August 21, 2024 orders were pre-admission, and upon admission, a new doctor took over and issued new orders to R4, which did not include 75 milligrams of Lisinopril . However, E1 acknowledged accurate orders for R4 for August of 2024 had not been provided for review. 4. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged R4's medical record did not contain a medication order for all medications administered to R4 in August 2024.
Jun 18, 2024Complaint
An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00211529 was conducted on June 18, 2024, and the following deficiencies were cited :
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver or an assistant caregiver immediately notified the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider when a resident had an accident, emergency, or injury that resulted in the resident needing medical services. Findings include: 1. A review of facility incident reports revealed an incident report for R3, dated, "3/7/24 05:23." The incident report stated, "Resident called at 4:30 AM.....Resident was on the floor by [their] bed and walker was tilted on the floor....This CG and a second caregiver waited for ambulance to arrive." The incident report indicated the resident's representative had been notified on "3/7/2024 11:24." and indicated a physician had been notified on, "6/7/2024 11:28." However, documentation of the immediate notification of the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider was not available for review. 2. A review of facility incident reports revealed an incident report for R7, dated, "3/5/2024 14:07." The incident report stated, "Resident was found laying on [their] left side with head against wall...Incident happened 3/5/2024....RCC was informed and 911 was called." The incident report indicated R7's emergency contact was notified on "3/20/2024 12:05,"and did not indicate a physician had been notified. However, documentation of the immediate notification of the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider was not available for review. 3. A review of R7's medical record revealed a progress note dated, "03/20/2024 12:07." The progress note included the incident report and also indicated R7's primary care physician had been notified. However, documentation of the immediate notification of the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider was not available for review. 4. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the incident reports for R3 and R7 did not include documentation of the immediate notification of R3's emergency contact and primary care provider.
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure, when a resident had an accident, emergency, or injury that resulted in the resident needing medical services, a caregiver or assistant caregiver documented the time of the accident, emergency, or injury. Findings include: 1. A review of facility incident reports revealed an incident report for R7, dated, "3/5/2024 14:07." The incident report stated, "Resident was found laying on [their] left side with head against wall...Incident happened on 3/5/2024...RCC was informed and 911 was called." However, the time of the incident was not documented. 2. A review of facility incident reports revealed an incident report for R7, dated, "4/6/2024 16:30." The incident report stated, "Resident was in the dining room tripped over [their] own foot, fell and hit [their] face...Vitals were obtained, did a body assessment. Contacted 911. Contacted all emergencies contacts. Resident sent out to hospital." The incident report indicated R7's emergency contact was notified on, "4/6/2024 16:21," so the fall must have occurred prior to that time, however, the time of the incident was not documented. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the provided incident reports for R7 included the time the incident report was generated, but did not document the actual time of the incident.
Nov 17, 2023RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the off-site initial inspection for a change of ownership conducted on November 17, 2023.
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