Nazareth Memory Center at Maria Joseph

The enabler bar on a resident's bed was not firmly secured and moved back and forth.

The dumpster lid was left open, allowing potential access for insects, rodents, and wild animals.

Exit door 1 in the secured dementia care unit failed to open when the correct code was entered, obstructing egress.

Support plans for two residents were not signed by the designated persons, and there was no documentation of refusal or inability to sign.

An allegation of resident abuse was not reported to the local area agency on aging until two hours after the incident was reported to the Administrator.

The home failed to report an incident of resident abuse to the Department within the required timeframe.

A staff member slapped a resident's hand after the resident inappropriately touched the staff member.

Contracts for Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3 were not signed by the residents.

Resident Rights and contracts were not signed for Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3.

Two bottles of shampoo and body wash were found unlocked and accessible to residents in a hallway bathroom.

Menus were only posted through 3-22-25, failing to meet the requirement for advance posting.

The home failed to submit a plan of supervision or notice of staff suspension to the Department's regional office before allowing a staff member involved in an allegation of physical aggression to return to work.

A staff member used a derogatory term toward a resident and told them they were evil.