Homeplace Respite

Medication cart was found left unlocked and unattended in a common area while no medication technicians were present, making medications and cigarettes accessible to residents.

An 8-ounce bottle of acetone nail polish remover was found in an unlocked closet accessible to memory care residents.

Staff received only online first aid training, failing to meet requirements for hands-on skills development with mannequins or partners.

Staff used non-approved online training (Relias) that lacked required DSHS continuing education approval codes.

The facility failed to ensure the Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) was signed annually by the resident or their representative for 3 of 4 residents (Residents 2, 3, and 4), resulting in care being provided without an agreed-upon plan.

Failure to ensure documentation of required 70-hour basic training for a caregiver.

Staff members handled and served food to residents without having a valid food worker card.

The fire rated door from the living room to the corridor would not close and latch from a fully open position.

Multiple smoke detector heads were installed within 36 inches of an air supply diffuser or return air opening, preventing proper operation.

Failure to keep resident rooms clean and sanitary; rooms observed with strong urine smell, overflowing garbage, and debris on floor.

Failure to ensure resident bathroom had necessary grab bars to minimize accidental falls.