Circle of Life Alzheimer Homes LLC

Based on documentation review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a means of exiting the facility for a resident who did not have a key, special knowledge for egress, or the ability to expend increased physical effort that monitored or alerted employees of the egress of a resident from the facility. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unaware of the egress of a resident from the facility. Findings include: 1. A review of Department documentation revealed the facility was authorized to provide directed care services. 2. The Compliance Officer observed a front door and a back door. The Compliance Officer observed alerts installed on both doors. However, the Compliance Officer observed the alerts set to the “Off” position and upon opening the doors, the Compliance Officer heard no alert. The Compliance Officer further observed no monitoring system in place. 3. In an interview, E2 reported E2 turned the alerts off because R1 liked to take walks outside and the alerts were loud.