Beechwood Center 10

Required as-needed medications were not available in the home at the time of inspection.

A resident's prescribed daily bedtime eye drops were not available in the home.

A medication that had been discontinued was found in the resident's medication cart.

Medication administration records for October 2025 lacked the required initials of the staff administering medications for several residents.

Two bags of shredded lettuce and one bag of cheese were found in the refrigerator without labels or dates.

Containers of banana pudding, bacon, and mixed vegetables were observed in the refrigerator without tight-fitting lids or covers.

Nutritional drink boxes were stored directly on the floor in a bedroom and a common area.

The required influenza awareness information was not posted in a public place.

The current license inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

A toilet in the common bathroom was not functioning properly and would not flush.

A resident did not have access to an operable bedside lamp or light source.

The home failed to report a physical altercation between residents to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.

The resident's assessment was not updated to reflect a significant change in condition following a physical altercation.

Staff failed to maintain the required 'eyes on' supervision for a resident during an altercation in the kitchen.

Staff failed to investigate or question an injury (contusion and broken glasses) following a physical interaction between residents.

A resident was confined in a geriatric recliner with a locked tray for three hours to prevent them from moving, resulting in incontinence.

Staff failed to provide required assistance with eating, toileting, and repositioning, including leaving a resident unattended while eating and ignoring calls for help.

Prescribed medications in the medication cart lacked an open/discard after date, violating manufacturer instructions for use within 30 days of opening.

A resident's refusal of prescribed medication was not documented in the resident's record or reported to the prescriber.

Resident #3's bedside lamp lacked a light bulb, and resident #4 lacked access to a bedside light source.

Beds for residents #1, #2, and #4 were equipped with uncovered enablers.

A resident reported being stepped on by staff, resulting in a bruise on their toe.

Strong smells of urine were noted in shared bathrooms, and one toilet bowl was stained with feces.

The staff member involved in the alleged abuse incident was not suspended or placed on a plan of supervision until 10/07/2022.

An allegation of resident abuse involving a verbal exchange was not reported to the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in a timely manner.

The home failed to report the incident to the Department's regional office or complaint hotline within 24 hours.

A staff member failed to treat a resident with dignity and respect by using profanity and throwing food in a trash can during a meal.

A new staff member did not receive required orientation on fire safety and emergency preparedness topics on their first day of work.

The home failed to obtain the resident's signature for cash disbursements and deposits recorded in the financial transaction record.